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Reviews & Praise for the Spirit Saga

The Spirit Saga blends supernatural urban fantasy, afterlife mythology, and emotionally honest questions about faith, doubt, and what comes after death. Here’s what reviewers and readers are saying about The Observer and The Demon.

PenCraft Book Awards 2025 Runner-Up badge for Best Paranormal Fiction
Runner-Up · Best Paranormal Fiction 2025 · PenCraft Book Awards
Indies Today Recommended badge for The Observer
Indies Today · Recommended Fantasy
#1 Bestseller

#1 Bestseller in Inspirational Spiritual Fiction on Kindle (October 8, 2025)

Awards & recognition

Acclaimed supernatural urban fantasy with an afterlife twist

The Observer, Book One of the Spirit Saga, was named Runner-Up for Best Paranormal Fiction in the 2025 PenCraft Book Awards, earned an Indies Today “Recommended” badge, and reached #1 in Amazon’s Inspirational Spiritual Fiction (Kindle) category.

Book One · Spirit Saga

The Observer

Frank Hess wakes up dead and discovers an afterlife at war. As a newly awakened Observer, he’s pulled into a hidden conflict between Observers, Demons, Tricksters, Guides, and manipulative Gods—while unraveling the devastating truth of his own past.

Independent Book Review

The Observer is a thrilling first book in what promises to be an unforgettable series.

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Indies Today

A saga that probes the boundaries of good and evil, destiny, and the human soul.

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Feathered Quill Book Reviews

A compelling debut that leaves readers eager for the next installment.

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AuthorsReading

A thought-provoking first entry that opens the door to a much larger, fascinating world.

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Dear Author Book Reviews / Speak Up Talk Radio

More than just a paranormal adventure—it’s a story about identity, loss, belief, and love that survives death.

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Book Two · Spirit Saga

The Demon

Stephen was betrayed in life—and in death, he embraces rage. As a Demon, his curse is fueled by unquenchable anger, dragging him into a spiral of vengeance, corruption, and impossible choices.

Publisher / Retailer Editorial Copy

Death wasn’t the end for Stephen. It was only the beginning of an eternal curse, fueled by unquenchable rage.

Publisher / Retailer Editorial Copy

A provocative exploration of morality, free will, and the destructive impact of unresolved grievances.

Feathered Quill – The Demon

Visit Feathered Quill for a full review of The Demon, the darker, morally gray second book in the Spirit Saga.

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Reader reviews

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Amazon reviews for The Observer

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