This was one of the spookiest books I've read in a long time.  A cross between suspense and spiritual warfare, Darlington Woods contained similar bad guys — a cross between demons and horrific people — and that's what left me scared.

The hero of the novel, Rob Shields, doesn't know a thing about fighting demons.  In fact, he's running from God.  And the man doesn't have any experience fighting bad guys either, because he's just a regular guy.  (Don't think Harrison Ford with a blender; think of your own dad, especially if he loves you very much.)

A happy ending?  Yeah, I guess.  An important theme?  By all means.  Fear will win unless we let the Light of Jesus shine.

This is the ACFW book club book for February, so I reserve the right to add to this post after discussion. wink