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NEWS PROVIDED BY
Mark Lerseth
June 13, 2025
FORKED RIVER, N.J., June 13, 2025 /Standard Newswire/ -- Dark Sirocco is an exciting Christian thriller from first-time author Mark Lerseth. In the novel, a terrorist group called Dark Sirocco attacks the US Embassy in Paris with the intent to take the ambassador hostage. When this plot fails, the terrorists engage in a negotiation with the French authorities and use a hostage, Max Jamieson, as their liaison. Nazeer Sinclair is one of the terrorists who takes a special interest in Max and decides to torture him. The abuse that Max endures at the hands of Nazeer is explored in the book. Max relies on his relationship with God to survive his captivity and endure the torture inflicted upon him. There are several conversations with God throughout the book. Will Max survive, and will he reclaim his life? Find out more in the pages of the book.
The novel explores the theme of abuse and how it shapes and defines the character of those who endure it. In addition, relationships with God are explored through the protagonist's eyes. He endures tremendous suffering; it is through his belief and trust in God that he can endure. The reality of God is part of who the protagonist is. This creates an opportunity for the reader to see this and be encouraged to desire this kind of relationship in their own life. Developing a deep, intimate relationship with God is something that the author has done in his life and seeks to show people that this can be accomplished in today's world.
Mark grew up in Canada, the son of a Lutheran pastor. His own experience of an abusive home helped lead him to write this story about terrorism and abuse. Mark grew up with a belief in God and developed over time a deep relationship marked with communication with God daily, as one would with a friend. The story goes deep into the minds of the protagonist and the antagonist, allowing the reader to experience the psychology of these men. It is a story both for Christians as well as for those who love a good thriller.
SOURCE Mark Lerseth
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