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The Shaft: A Supernatural Thriller (The Global Calling Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Scott Delaney (Author), Travis Roberts (Editor), Kerry Sutton (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition

4.6 135 ratings

Book 1 of 2: The Global Calling Series

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It is December 2017 and a sweeping religious movement is gaining traction in the United States.

As spiritual leaders diligently work to spread the Word of God to the people, liberal factions in the world of pharmaceutical and scientific development create a secret society with a dark mission: to thwart the group’s conservative impact on what society considers to be morally acceptable.

As a string of church-related murders plague the nation, the FBI and local authorities race to locate the assassin responsible.When the members of the secret society realize that the murders are not stopping or slowing the threat, they resort to kidnapping. One of their abductees is Andrew Morrison, a key leader of “The Call” ministry. After he manages to escape from his captors in Texas, he must identify and locate his family as well as the killer of many of his friends that were fellow leaders in this ministry. But as angelic hosts enter the scene to protect and intervene, now only time will tell who will win this compelling battle of good versus evil as a church movement attempts to make a meaningful impact on the world.In this riveting supernatural thriller, a chilling murder spree places a church leader in the crosshairs of a killer determined to stop a religious movement.

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"In Delaney's debut, Christian-themed thriller, a Texas youth minister becomes the target of a diabolical group that's assassinating members of a religious movement. The story's swift pace leads to a rousing, winter showdown between Andrew and Nicolai involving the titular cold, dark mine shaft. A tight, suspenseful tale..."
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"The Shaft was written by Scott B. Delaney, who believes in God and the struggle between good and evil. The author's writing is descriptive and easy to understand. The suspense is my favorite aspect of the book. I genuinely loved reading The Shaft as it was exciting and well written. Therefore, it receives a rating of 4 out of 4 stars."-Online Book Club Official Review

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We need more exciting, action-packed, faith based choices in the Fiction-thriller category. There is simply too much garbage in this world that clogs the minds of young and old alike. I hope that my writing provides readers with something that challenges and strengthens their faith. Do Angels and Demons exist? How do they work in the context of this crazy world that we live in? Grab a copy of Books #1 and #2 in 'The Global Calling' series and enjoy the ride.

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This book is dedicated to my father, Dr. R. Gordon Delaney. I know you are watching down on us with great interest.

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It is December 2017 and a sweeping religious movement is gaining traction in the United States. As spiritual leaders diligently work to spread the Word of God to the people, liberal factions in the world of pharmaceutical and scientific development create a secret society with a dark mission: to thwart the group's conservative impact on what society considers to be morally acceptable. As a string of church-related murders plague the nation, the FBI and local authorities race to locate the assassin responsible. When the members of the secret society realize that the murders are not stopping or slowing the threat, they resort to kidnapping. One of their abductees is Andrew Morrison, a key leader of "The Call" ministry. After he manages to escape from his captors in Texas, he must identify and locate his family as well as the killer of many of his friends that were fellow leaders in this ministry. But as angelic hosts enter the scene to protect and intervene, now only time will tell who will win this compelling battle of good versus evil as a church movement attempts to make a meaningful impact on the world. In this riveting supernatural thriller, a chilling murder spree places a church leader in the crosshairs of a killer determined to stop a religious movement.

About the Author

Scott B. Delaney is both an author and the President and CEO of an Indian based generic company. He is recognized as a charismatic and dynamic leader in the world of pharmaceuticals. He is a committed world traveler with a distinctive respect for world culture and has made over thirty trips to India over the last twelve years. His curiosity about other countries, and specifically their religious heritage and culture, has been the impetus for his chosen genre. From the rain forest regions of southwest India, to the Hill Country of Texas, to the shores of Mexico, to the unmatched grandeur of New Zealand, he has witnessed beauty, poverty, power, creativity, worship and struggle play out across this world.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09966YFLR
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Archway Publishing; 2nd edition (July 11, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 11, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 674 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 324 pages

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- #2,183 in Christian Families
- #2,590 in Occult Unexplained Mysteries

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Scott Delaney grew up in Kerrville, Texas in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Scott has been heavily involved in church leadership from a very young age. A trained vocalist and pianist, Scott has had the privilege of leading worship at many churches throughout the years. He has also served as Bible Study leader and mentor for both students and adults. Scott believes in finding the "Intersection of Faith and Vocation" and often speaks on this topic. Scott played college basketball at The University of Texas at Austin before transferring to Baylor University, where he earned his B.B.A in Accounting. He received his MBA degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2000.

Scott relocated with his wife Jenny, and two children (Bradley and Brynne), to Pennsylvania in Upper Makefield, approximately 45 minutes north of Philadelphia in 2004. He has spent over 28 years in the pharmaceutical industry and now serves as the President and CEO of Unichem USA, a division of Unichem Laboratories, based in New Jersey and Goa, India. In his free time, he has enjoyed performing as a Baritone soloist with the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, The Valley Forge Chorale and currently sings with The Bucks County Choral Society.

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Kerry

A fun binge-worthy read

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019

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In full disclosure, the author is a friend of mine so I certainly wanted to read his first novel but I also knew that he would allow me to be a bit critical if needed. I must say that I don't need to be critical at all, except that now I wish he would quit his day job and write a sequel.

Many of the events in the book take place within a stone's throw of where I live and while some names have been changed just a bit, I know the places he is writing about. For me, the story comes alive as I connect with the main character and his drive to honor God and provide for and protect his family at the same time. I enjoyed the non-stop action and the timestamps on every chapter kept my ADHD in check as I was able to keep everything somewhat cataloged. I fully appreciate the humanity of the characters without the need to over-spiritualize every step they take. I do believe that there are many forces, of which we have limited knowledge, protecting and guiding us on a daily if not hourly basis and it was refreshing to see that demonstrated in a very practical way. Being able to pierce the veil so to speak was remindful that we don't know everything that we think we do sometimes and thus the need for faith to be a strong foundation in our life.

I read through the novel quickly as I was simply captivated and wanted to see what happened next. At the end I found myself wishing for another couple hundred pages to know how their story continued. I'm hoping Scott has the sequel in the works already. I will be asking him that very question.

Buy the book, read it, you will be glad you did.

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serena08

Inspiring Read

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023

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It is so refreshing to read a well-written book of faith mixed with intrigue and passion. I loved the part about the ministering Angels assigned to protect the pastor and his family from the assassin assigned to kidnap and kill them

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Christine N. Ray

Inspiring Christian Thriller

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2020

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I am avid reader and this book is not the genre I typically read, but as a longtime friend of Scott’s he asked me to read it and give him my honest opinion. I typically read memoirs, historical fiction, and classic literature (think Trollope, Hardy, Eliot, ,Gaskell, Felding) so to read a supernatural thriller was completely out of my comfort zone. I don’t even enjoy going to see scary movies... However, I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this book. It was entertaining, uplifting and kept me engaged to where I really wanted to know how it would end. I believe small miracles are happening around us all the time and we are just not aware. Scott’s book reminded me to pay attention to the daily miracles. Great job Scott. I look forward to your second book.

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María Gontan

Uplifting reading

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023

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This book has everything, keeps you interested until the end. Christianity convictions are very beautiful and profound. It give you hope that we are not alone in the fight for what's is right. Well recommend reading.

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GHF

Great plot and characters

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023

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This book kept me wanting to read more and more! I couldn’t put it down. This is my first time to read a book by Delaney, but I will be looking for more. This book has a description of angels working in the world to help overcome evil. I would suggest this book for an adult who enjoy reading thrillers that include some violence. I enjoyed it!

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Evelyn

It really fulfilled my expectations!

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022

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I was absolutely thrilled with this book! I always enjoy a novel that contains murders, church leaders and which is full of suspense, and this one in particular fulfilled all the expectations I had when I saw the cover and I chose it.
The story takes place in The United States during the year 2017 and it’s based on murders related to a sweeping religious movement.
All the characters are really great, with strong personalities and a fantastic development throughout the story. They managed to keep me on the edge of my seat until the last page!
Once again, I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mystery and excitement. It was a fantastic piece of work!

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A great read that leaves you with hope

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023

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A great read. As the tension between good and evil builds, you have to keep turning pages to see what happens next. Scott Delaney doesn’t shy away from the evil that is in the world, but he strengthens our faith that God and His angels will protect us. “We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 NABRE.

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Jericho

A bit dry in spots, some flaws.....

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019

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A interesting read overall, dragged a bit in parts. It would have been more interesting if, as in Frank Peretti's books 'This Present Darkness' and 'Piercing The Darkness', he had included the conversations, plans and actions of the demons involved not just the angels. My opinion though.

I DID have a problem with the author's portrayal that departed redeemed humans can return as guardian angels. Angels like everything else in existence were spoken into being, only Man was literally hand-made by God Himself. After our Judgment, believers will be made like Jesus Himself. God has not promised inheritance of His kingdom to angels, but to the Redeemed alone.

Also, spirits of departed humans do not return to Earth, with one important exception. On the Mount of Transfiguration Moses and Elijah appeared physically to speak to Jesus to show that He was the fulfillment of the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah).

The author toward the end of the book lumps numerous denominations together as fellow Christians including Mormon and Catholics who, if you compare their doctrines and beliefs to the Scriptures, evidence some serious differences and contradictions to Scriptural teachings.

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The Shaft: A Supernatural Thriller (The Global Calling Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

It is December 2017 and a sweeping religious movement is gaining traction in the United States.

As spiritual leaders diligently work to spread the Word of God to the people, liberal factions in the world of pharmaceutical and scientific development create a secret society with a dark mission: to thwart the group’s conservative impact on what society considers to be morally acceptable.

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