Step into the unseen war for Houston’s soul.
Marcus Johnson has always felt…different.
On his 25th birthday, the gift he never wanted explodes into full view. Walking through a Houston park, Marcus watches a shadowed creature try to suffocate a little boy—tentacles of smoke forcing their way into the child’s ears, nose, and throat—while everyone else sees nothing at all.
Everyone except Marcus.
Remembering the prayers and Bible lessons from his grandmother Esther, Marcus calls on the name of Jesus and confronts the demon head‑on. The boy lives. The darkness flees.
But Hell has just noticed him.
From the depths of the Netherworld, the Prince of Darkness dispatches his brutal general Belial to find and destroy the “celestial warrior” whose sight and faith threaten their plans. As Houston erupts in chaos—possessed mobs, demonic serpents tearing open rifts, and creatures spilling through from the other side—Marcus discovers a terrifying truth:
He comes from a bloodline of spiritual seers, and his parents died in the very war he’s now being dragged into.
Under the guidance of his wise, battle‑tested grandmother Esther, Marcus is drawn into a hidden fellowship of modern‑day warriors:
Sarah, an exhausted ER nurse whose prayers literally close fatal wounds
David, a former Army Ranger suddenly gifted with the strength of Samson
Abigail, a foster‑care survivor whose bold faith triggers impossible miracles
Reverend Wallace, a seasoned pastor and prophet who sees the enemy’s moves before they happen
Together, they begin intensive spiritual “boot camp” in Esther’s small Houston home—learning to discern spirits, cleanse territories, fight in prayer, and move under the authority of Christ. Angels watch. Demons adapt. And the city becomes a chessboard in an ancient conflict.
But Hell isn’t sending demons alone.
Driven by obsession and genius‑level intellect, Dr. Ezekiel Mordecai has spent years trying to pierce the veil between science and the supernatural. When he captures real video of Belial manifesting in downtown Houston, his life’s work takes a dark turn. Experimenting on forbidden artifacts and “the blood of the fallen,” Mordecai allows a powerful entity to merge with him, trading his soul for knowledge and power.
Now he has one goal:
Study, break, and ultimately weaponize God’s chosen warriors.
As the celestial team scrambles to defend Houston, they’re drawn into one deadly trap after another—abandoned churches, underground tunnels, and museums turned into demonic laboratories. Each battle forces their gifts—and their faith—to the breaking point.
To survive, they must:
Learn to fight as a unified spiritual strike team
Withstand psychological and physical attacks designed to shatter their trust in God
Recover hidden biblical artifacts (like a fragment of Moses’ staff, the Cup of Elijah, and oil from the Pool of Bethesda) that still carry divine power
Confront the truth about Marcus’s parents, Esther’s past, and the cost of being chosen
Celestial Warriors: The Final Awakening (Book 1) is a fast‑paced Christian supernatural thriller that blends intense spiritual warfare, vivid demonic encounters, angelic intervention, and grounded, everyday faith.
Perfect for readers who love:
Frank Peretti’s This Present Darkness
Spiritual warfare fiction with real Scripture and prayer
Diverse, relatable characters learning to walk in their God‑given authority
High‑stakes battles between angels, demons, and ordinary believers
The battle for Houston has only just begun.
Marcus has been called. The team is awakening.
And Hell is preparing its next move.
