Bücher von Jeff Malphurs

Finally, there's a hero to believe in. The legend of Santa Claus, when first conceived, told of a kind, generous physician named Nicholas. Long before he was thought of as a giver of gifts, he was known to be a fierce defender of exploited and enslaved children. With that age-old premise in mind, this story creates an idealistic warrior for our time; an immortal man trained by his mentor Ooby to be an expert martial artist and relentless freedom fighter for children everywhere. Far from the chubby, cherry-cheeked character of recent tradition, Nicholas is a determined protector of the innocent.The essential elements of the Santa Claus legend persist in this retelling. There are elf-like beings called Saints, a sleigh and eight reindeer, Santa's supernatural abilities, a polar city, and a strong connection to the Christmas holiday. All are recreated in ways that complement Santa's purpose of defending children. Santa Claus Rebooted & Revamped is collection of two books. It offers two separate, but equally thrilling adventures that tell one grand story of Nicholas's history from Medieval times to the present day. In the first book, Santa Claus Rebooted, Nicholas and Ooby must combat a trio of London street criminals who seize control of the world's gold and threaten to cast the globe into a new form of economic bondage. Because it's Christmas Eve, the dynamic duo must defeat the deviants and finish delivering every last present before the entire holiday is lost.In the second book, Santa Claus Revamped, Nicholas and Ooby confront a Thanksgiving Day plot to upend a bygone truce between the peaceful Saints and the humans. The dastardly scheme leaves Nicholas severely wounded and under the care of an old friend. Ooby must travel to Romania alone to seek the aid of a secret society of ancient beings. Though they are strong, Ooby's team is no match for the wicked army that is assembled against them. Only Nicholas can save Ooby and his friends, but to recuperate in time, he will need help from the most magical and powerful force in the world... true love.

Joe Moore has always been a leader of his predominately black neighborhood in a small Southern town. He's a devoted family man, an inspiring mentor for the local youth, and a strong-willed, but spiritually uplifting rock for those around him. Through a life of hardships and triumphs, Joe refuses to exist without purpose, live without passion, or die without cause.His life-long best friend and neighbor proclaims himself to be a willing apostle of Joe and his philosophies. Their frequent discussions over cigars and whiskey on Joe's porch cover a myriad of topics, from sports to race relations to the very nature of God. The rich and endearing characters of both men are revealed in their interactions and decades of book-worthy adventures together. However, Joe's iron-clad spirit is challenged when Willie, his young grandson, is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Joe is heart-broken by the tragic news. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse, a peculiar stranger wanders onto his street. The odd white man behaves in a way that Joe and his friend have never seen, and Joe is immediately suspicious of his reasons for being there. The duo spend the day spying on the stranger. When they are finally forced to confront the mystery man, Joe learns the startling truth. The stranger has come for Willie and nothing can stop him from fulfilling his dreadful purpose. Joe will have to sow the seeds he has planted in his seventy years of a life well-lived if he hopes to save his grandson, but even that won't be enough. First, he'll have to face his greatest fear and battle the stranger against impossible odds.The Finger of God is an upbeat, engagingly brisk character study set on a street where two captivating men have spent their lives. Told from Joe's friend's light-heartedly positive perspective, it is an enthralling story that proves family is the greatest force in nature.