This action-packed story takes place in the Kingdom of Allon where immortal Guardians serve mortals as administrators under the guidance of the Almighty Jor’el. While they are to serve with wisdom, compassion, and justice, it doesn’t take long to see trouble brewing. A rouge Guardian beats a couple of brothers stuck in a work camp as punishment for something they did not do. The younger one needs immediate medical attention for his severe injuries. An underground network of mortals sneak the boys out of the camp and take them to get medical attention. When the incident is reported to the Captain of the immortal Guardians, he sets his forces in action to find out who this rouge Guardian might be, but what he comes to learn is that the problem goes much deeper. It’s not a single rouge Guardian wreaking havoc, but a rebellion led by an Original (Guardian), Dagar. Elements of his plan to overthrow Jor'el are in place, and he and his minions are ready to strike. The peace and prosperity the mortals have enjoyed under the guiding hand of Jor’el erupt into full-blown rebellion as Guardians are forced to fight against their own.
At the start, I worried that the myriad of characters introduced would be hard to keep straight, but that was not the case. The multitude of characters proved necessary in this fast-paced Christian thriller which carries readers into war among the immortals. Can the rebellion be quashed? That question keeps the pages turning. The only negative I have regarding The Great Battle is that it needs a proofreader. Often a word is missing, and here and there, a wrong word is used, like compassionate instead of compassion.
Overall, the strength of this story earns a solid 4 stars. If you enjoy fantasy that explores traditional Christian themes or ideas, this book delivers 100%. I highly recommend this captivating read for young and old.
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