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Armageddon: An Apache Story


“Zaragoza weaves Apache, Christian, and other traditions into a dark story of how evil – true evil – can come into the world. This is a great book.”

Bal’am possesses young Luis on a spiritual quest in the Apache Medicine Society whose members embrace oneness with nature.

Upon entering Luis, Bal’am begins his reign of terror and destruction. Luis lands in prison, and through Bal’am’s deceptions and brutality, he usurps control of the Mexican Mafia.

He also morphs into Reverend Bronco, a fame-driven televangelist who affords demons the opportunity of possessing the innocent. He builds a mega-church, from which he spreads his evil words to the world via televised broadcasts.

There, Bal’am sets his eyes on Luis’s young daughter, Raven. By impregnating her, he knows he can dwell in the well of the soul. Though still possessed, Luis thwarts Bal’am’s diabolical plan, at least temporarily. The demon eventually overcomes Raven, and now possessed, she finds a mate, conceives, and incarnates as Emmanuel, who launches a life of destruction.

Emmanuel forces the band of believers to seek him in different places. They use Apache and Christian traditions to ward off evil wherever it lurks and to hunt for this incarnation of evil.

Time is running out.

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Armageddon: An Apache Story, an enthralling novel written by the dynamic duo Pablo Omar Zaragoza and Susan Giffin, delves into the cataclysmic and bone-chilling clash between an infernal prince and God’s earthbound warriors. The narrative is centered around Prince Bal’am, a sinister associate of Satan, who embarks on a mission to redeem his fallen angels and seize control of heaven. His audacious plan entails finding a mortal vessel for his own essence and begetting a child who would serve as the medium for his redemptive journey back to the celestial realms.

Luis, innocently involved with the Apache Medicine Society through his lover Cecilia, falls prey to Bal’am’s possession. Bal’am proceeds to craft a formidable army of demons, enlisting members of the Mexican Mafia and masquerading as a televangelist; he subtly enables demonic possession of his unsuspecting followers. The narrative leaves us on edge: will the demonic forces overpower the alliance of Christians and Apache spiritualists?

Armageddon: An Apache Story is a decidedly adult novel, graphically exploring themes of death, sexuality, and torment. Despite its dark contents, I found myself captivated, propelled to the end by an absorbing tale of good versus evil. The atmosphere reminded me of other spellbinding horror narratives such as Bird Box and Ash vs Evil Dead.

The novel’s storyline is a labyrinth of shocking twists and revelations that keep you on edge, eager to decipher the fates of its characters. The book intricately weaves in elements of culture and religion, enhancing its plot’s thematic richness. The narrative subtly promotes the ideology that “all religions lead to Him,” extending its spiritual scope beyond a single religious perspective. Consequently, one can find excerpts from the Christian Bible, as well as profound insights from Apache’s spiritual principles. The experience has left me with profound curiosity, questioning if the animals I encounter might be spirit guides in physical form.

I invite you to plunge into the unnerving yet exhilarating world of Armageddon: An Apache Story. Reading it at night, I was completely engrossed, left feeling jumpy at the slightest noise. Such is the power of its hauntingly evocative prose. If your literary tastes lean toward horror novels with electrifying twists, this book is a must-read. I extend my gratitude to Pablo and Susan for crafting a pulse-pounding, captivating, and culturally rich reading experience.

Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers’ Favorite

 “Armageddon: An Apache Story by Pablo Omar Zaragoza is a wildly imagined yet mesmerizing supernatural adventure of the Prince of Hell in his quest to return to heaven. For Bal’am to be redeemed he must become human, that is, he must dwell in the well of the soul. In this narrative, he possesses Luis, a spiritually rich young man in the Apache Medicine Society. Bal’am transforms the young man into a monster that leaves nothing but terror in his wake. He transforms into Rev. Bronco, a televangelist whom he uses to unleash his demons into souls of the innocents. Bal’am’s ultimate design is to become one with Luis’ young daughter. Will he succeed or will Luis stand in the way, and can the group of believers succeed in stopping the reincarnation of evil? Time is running out as the darkness encroaches.

“The authors did a wonderful job with this story and I enjoyed the spiritual themes skillfully developed in Armageddon: An Apache Story. It’s the tale of a powerful spiritual battle and it offers insights on possession, the quest for redemption, and the end-times. The conflict is phenomenal, deeply spiritual and with far-reaching implications. Readers won’t find it difficult to feel emotions when they encounter Luis and other characters. The horror is exacting. The chill bites as the sense of despair grows stronger in characters confronted with an unimaginable evil. This is a story with a strong appeal to fans of horror; well structured, and cunningly plotted. As one reads through this narrative, one is confronted with a story that takes place in the human soul every day. It is gripping and inspiring.”

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