Fiction Chicks

"What would you die for? That's the question suddenly thrust upon a small band of women and children in Bosnia at the close of World War II. When a group of bitter soldiers stumble upon their peaceful village, they suddenly face an insidious evil, and the ultimate test. It is then, in the midst of chaos and pain that the Martyr's Song is first heard. It is then that the window into heaven first opens. It is then that love and beauty are shown in breathtaking reality. You have in your hands the story and the song that changed...everything."
(Back cover of book, The Martyr's Song)

In a surprisingly short story, you'll walk with the selfless, but physically weak Father Michael, the sweet, crippled birthday girl Nadia, and her brave mother, Marie. You'll grit your teeth at the wicked Karadzik, and find yourself begging Janjic for his help. You'll wonder with Marci, the schoolgirl and weep with Eve, the storyteller.

Maybe, because of this story within a story, you just might see yourself in one of the characters. And maybe someday you might hear for yourself the Martyr's Song...

(This book comes with a CD with a recording of "The Martyr's Song", recorded by Todd Agnew, an interview with Ted Dekker, and an advance excerpt of Dekker's upcoming book, Showdown.)

My rating - 5 out of 5 stars. I can't think of a reason someone shouldn't read this story.