Greg S. Baker

Every year, upon the Phoenix's death and rebirth, the island is also born anew. Jungle may appear where once a desert existed, swamps might be replaced with a placid lake, and highland hills could become treacherous, forbidding mountains. Those who live on the island are trapped by a mysterious and impenetrable fog. They cannot leave, and few ever find their way to the island.Minnie Sayber, at 18 years of age, has it all together--until it all falls apart. Life is good, and she has found purpose in using her Gift to heal those in need. She is well liked, part of the king's inner circle, and no longer an outcast, but when an ambassadorial delegation arrives from Taninim with a proposal that would bring peace between the two feuding city states, things begin to go all wrong for her.Very quickly, Minnie finds herself plunged into a world of intrigue, assassination, and violent political maneuvering that threatens not only her own life, but the lives of her friends and her king. Together with Roy, an enigmatic young man she had befriended on her adventure to the Phoenix Nest, she must embark on a dangerous mission that could undermine everything she's ever held dear or believed in. When personal motives clash with duty, Minnie makes a reckless decision that could very well get her killed, no matter what she does. The island cares not for these things, and its own seasons turn on its own schedule, revealing that Taninim's citizens and their evil plots are only part of the danger they must face. Caught out in the wilds during the upheaval of the Rebirth, Minnie will be forced to complete her mission in a world that radically and even violently changes around her. The Year of the Dragon has come, and the Dragon's power overshadows the land. Worse, the Dragon is aware of Minnie's mission, and he has plans of his own for her and her friends.About the Isle of the Phoenix Novels: Seen through a Christian worldview, these novels are clean, wholesome, and just plain fun to read. Whether you are a teen or adult, you will be sure to love these Christian fantasy/adventure novels. Written to portray many of our Christian values in an allegorical manner, these novels will delight you, challenge you, and strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ. For more information on these novels and to check out the island more closely, go to www.GregSBaker.com.

Every year, upon the Phoenix's death and rebirth, the island is also born anew. Jungle may appear where once a desert existed, swamps might be replaced with a placid lake, and highland hills could become treacherous, forbidding mountains. Those who live on the island are trapped by a mysterious and impenetrable fog. They cannot leave, and few ever find their way to the island.It is into this ever-changing landscape that seventeen-year-old Roy must venture if he intends to clear his name and prove himself worthy of the Phoenix Gift. He must find and confront the legendary Phoenix, one of the two vast and ancient powers that rule the island, while avoiding the many dangerous creatures that hunt the interior.It is a journey that will bring out the best and worst in him and his companions-one in which he discovers that the truth is not what he had been led to believe. Failure will see him dead or outcast, forever a nameless man, not fit to live among his people. But more than the island itself has conspired to guarantee his failure. Dark forces have begun to gather, putting Roy at the center of a primeval battle that could cost him much more than his life.About the Isle of the Phoenix Novels: Seen through a Christian worldview, these novels are clean, wholesome, and just plain fun to read. Whether you are a teen or adult, you will be sure to love these Christian fantasy/adventure novels. Written to portray many of our Christian values in an allegorical manner, these novels will delight you, challenge you, and strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ.For more information on these novels and to check out the island more closely, go to www.GregSBaker.com.

Character and integrity are essential qualities for any real man. More important than a boy's ability to take a hit on the football field or skill in sports is the ability of a young man to be truthful, honest, and reliable. That, more than anything else, should mark the character of a Christian man. Becoming a man in an ever-changing landscape has always been challenging, and building character and integrity in a permissive world full of distractions and sin will task even the most good-natured boy. This book is full of lessons and stories that will entertain and teach. My hope is that you will take this book, dad, and read through it with your son. Let the stories you read spark your own memories, memories you can share with your son of your own journey into manhood. This book will cover essential qualities of character, which include: Honesty and Why Cheaters Are Cowards Telling the Truth and the Dangers of Lying Learning How to Stand Up for Something Knowing and Overcoming Weaknesses Learning to Take Responsibility for Your Own Actions Being Courageous and Overcoming Fear Dealing with Failure Learning to Like Yourself Learning Patience Not Becoming a Quitter Knowing When to Quit Handling Anger Knowing What to Do When Things Go Wrong Stepping Up and Being the Man Dealing with Pride and Ego Learning to Give and Keep Your Word Learning to Work Hard Learning to Control the Tongue Handling Money Correctly Learning to Live the Life God Has Given You

Written for Christian teenage boys, young men, and their dads, this is not a child-rearing book. This is every Christian father

A King David Novel (Book Two of the Davidic Chronicles) Book two of the Davidic Chronicles continues to follow David as he emerges as a warrior and leader among men. Marked for death by the Philistines and despised by his king, young David must navigate the many conspiracies that threaten to end his life and defeat God's anointing on his life. Inside Valiant... Saul sat hunched over, his trembling body growing fiercer. Suddenly he threw back his head with such violence that David started in surprise, and he missed a chord on his harp. As the disjointed note floated in the air, a rattling sound issued from Saul's throat, and he spoke in a voice not his own, "Is Jehovah a man that He should repent? Nay, for He has rejected the son of Kish and shall rend his kingdom from before his eyes and give it unto his neighbor, the son of Jesse, and to his seed after."And then the evil spirit deserted Saul, but not until a spirit of anxiety and worry had descended on the house of King Saul upon hearing those prophetic words. The king seemed to gather himself, his body still trembling, and his eyes, as they locked onto David, were red. He rose to his feet then, staring at David in such cold fury that the young harper recoiled as if stung.David didn't know what to do. He sat motionless in a cold sweat, his heart threatening to beat itself right out of his chest. "My lord," David tried to say, his voice sounding hoarse and broken. "I-""Nay " Saul bellowed. "Nay I will not let you bereft me of mine " With the speed of a trained warrior, Saul spun his javelin into a throwing grip and hurled it with stunning force straight at David's chest. David threw himself aside just in time. The javelin's heavy iron head smashed into the wooden wall right where David had been sitting. The force splintered the wood, and the shaft quivered in place like an angry viper robbed of its kill.

A David and Goliath Novel (Book One of the Davidic Chronicles)Book one of the Davidic Chronicles immerses you in a young David's world during a time of bloody war and supernatural deliverance. Witness the titanic collision between Goliath's gods and David's faith in Jehovah.Beautifully crafted with an air of ancient ambiance throughout, the Davidic Chronicles creates a masterful tapestry of woven threads that are both biblically and historically accurate. See the world as young David saw it. Experience the anointing by the great prophet Samuel. Feel the tension of Philistine domination that overshadowed every aspect of life. Risk the terror of Goliath's rage as he calls upon his gods in defiance. Be carried away by the dark suspicion of King Saul. And know the power of the Spirit of the Lord to deliver Israel by His hand.True to the story you know and love, these novels will delight, gratify, and enlighten readers of all ages. You will discover things you never knew but were always there in the pages of your Bible.The Davidic Chronicles Series follows David from the time of his anointing by the seer Samuel to his anointing as king of Israel in Hebron. While staying true to the Bible facts given, the series it meticulously researched in an attempt to stay true to the culture of time as well, fictionally filling in the gaps between Bible facts. The Davidic Chronicles is sure to delight both the casual reader and the avid Bible scholar.