Deeds of Darkness

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Summary: One of Marilyn's Best
Review: I just recently read the book Deeds of Darkness by Marilyn Meredith and it was great. She described everything so well that I felt as though I was playing the part of Madeline, the main character. This is truly a great book. I have read many of her books and they have all been great but this one makes you feel like you can't put it down, but so do the rest of her books. It is just so full of excitement and thrill. You don't read too many mystery books that have Christian characters. Teenagers seem to find real intrest in this book. Because they are as powerful as adults. Once you start to read this book before you know it, it will be over.

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Summary: Teen horror with a Christian perspective
Review: Madeline Mahoney is an ordinary small-town teenager absorbed in boys and her appearance, embarrassed by being the daughter of the town sheriff, and perpetually annoyed by her brother Skip. She's also deeply devoted to her Christian faith, and wishes handsome Brian Coulter would pay attention to her.

Madeline's crush on Brian leads her into an encounter with a witches' coven led by her friend Lynette's mother, Dian. Madeline agrees to try casting a romantic love spell to win Brian's affections, although the idea of witchcraft makes her uncomfortable even as she begins to raise questions about her faith in her church youth group. But soon Madeline's faith faces an unusual test as a series of tragedies befalls the community of Yokut Springs.

When demons appear, Madeline and Brian, who in typical teenage-hero fashion can't communicate the problem to adults, take action to save the community and its members.

In true Christian spirit, the most ordinary person (much like the Biblical Jonah) has the most power. Madeline rises to the occasion, confronting the demons' evil. She makes a terrific role model for today's teens.