The Sanctuary

Very disappointing. Likely my least favorite book of Dekker's. For the longest time I've felt like much of his writing was watered down, like he'd signed a book deal and was writing simply to satisfy a contract. Perhaps the problem is that I could list at least twenty books of his that I've absolu......more

I applaud Ted Dekker's mission to create gritty entertainment for the Christian market. However, The Sanctuary is a consummate disappointment. Eye-rolling sappiness, ludicrous characters that have been engineered for maximum mainstream appeal, over-obvious dialogue, and a childish plot stuffed to th......more

There are just a few things I think everyone must know. This book is more than just a story. It's a message. If you've read and didn't understand what so many were talking about, you've missed out on one of the most important parts of this book. You may have read every word and looked at every inch......more

This book is a sequel to The Priest's Graveyard, and it is really boring, and I can't recommend it. Danny Hansen is a man haunted by the rape and murder of his sister and mother. He fights in the Bosnian war, and then, as a man, became a priest who killed the worst of the worst criminals. Renee Gilm......more