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ISBN 1-930501-02-5
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Archangel Crusader

Good and Evil have many faces, not all of them human...

Only during the Ninth Century did illustrators start to copy Moslem drawings representing angels with wings. In truth, they never had any.  In this book, one wears jeans and the others nothing at all, as it should be.

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Meet Michael Tanner, proud, brash, irreverent, half Native American, and single father.  He doesn't believe in aliens. Imagine his shock when a Blue Angel claims to have fathered him. Michael's drinking must have gone haywire... But when a seductive Prince of Darkness born of a nightmare targets his family, Michael's girlfriend disappears, and characters from his dreams suddenly materialize to threaten his daughter.  In order to save her, Michael must come out of denial to face the unbelievable mystery of his birth and fulfill his unique destiny, protect his native planet from an unspeakable alien threat.

WARNING:
Not suitable for children. This book contains adult themes and language, tasteful sex scenes and some sexual violence. A subplot involves a romance between secondary characters. The book also relates the depraved pleasures of the dangerously wealthy in a French chateau as well as a satanic mass in the crypt of Notre-Dame's cathedral in Paris.

SETTING:
The ecologically correct background takes the reader from Philadelphia in spring to an elegant soiree at the Opera in Paris, France.  Other settings include a busy campaign office in Washington DC, an abandoned nuclear site in Nevada, and an alien spaceship in Earth's orbit.

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REVIEW  EXCERPTS

"A mighty fine tale primed to read through in one sitting" Brenda Ramsbacher. Curled Up With a Good Book.

"...engaging and fast-paced... a harmonious mix of enticing story... where real people do extraordinary things... humorous and hopeful... fluid and entertaining... quick and often droll dialogue... a marvelous tale of good and evil..."  The Charlotte Austin Review

"...Lavishly described, expertly written with stirring descriptions that take one's breath away.  Author Schartz has written a solidly absorbing, old-fashioned science fiction novel of good and evil, yes and no, the one and the many." - The Book Reader Spring/Summer 2002

"...relationships, angels, aliens and seduction... even Satanism... kept this reviewer riveted... compelling fantasy... you won't want to put it down... superior... enthralls, and, at the same time, awakens!" - Richard Fuller, Metaphysical Reviews

"...enjoyable, believable... very effective... a lot of suspense... fast and furious..." - Writer's Digest

"Breakneck speed... action thriller... cleverly woven... unexpected twists... full, inspired, believable characters... evil and eroticism... my hats off to Ms. Schartz!" - Scott Fleischman review - Amazon.com
 

"...Vijaya Schartz is an accomplished and fully engaging story-teller..." - The Midwest Book Review

"...a winner!" - Debbie and Pam - Book Crazy Radio

"..extremely entertaining!"  - Christine Rodriguez, Editor

"... a darn good tale..." - Rose Stadler, Literary Agent

"...four-dimensional characters... vivid and quite compelling fantasy novel..." - Batya Swift Yasgur, Editor

"...where the paranormal meets science-fiction... you will have to unravel this fantasy!" - Alan Caruba - BookViews
 
 

FULL   REVIEWS

"Brilliant! A must-read book!"
Richard Fuller Reviews

From the author of Ashes for the Elephant God comes a novel that speaks from the heart about relationships, angels, aliens and seduction. Vijaya Schartz offers a page-turner entitled Archangel Crusader that kept this reviewer riveted.

The protagonist, Michael Tanner (tall, good looking and muscular) is a brawler and boozer who uses fighting and alcohol to cope with his feelings of inadequacy and his various failed relationships. He meets a Blue Angel who claims to be his father...but Michael sees this as one more hallucination. However, his girlfriend then disappears, his daughter is threatened, and Michael finds reality in the alien threatening her, and Earth.

Vijaya Schartz skillfully weaves new age thought, science fiction, fantasy and even Satanism into a novel about good versus evil, and failure versus enlightenment. Archangel Crusader propels the reader to among other places, Philadelphia, Paris, Washington DC and yes, outer space.

This reviewer discovered, in Archangel Crusader, a book written on at least two levels...the mark of a good book. Surely we have a compelling fantasy novel that will take charge of your life so that you won't want to put it down, and, we find a book of truths that illuminate the paths of good and evil...and the destiny each affords.

In the final analysis, Vijaya Schartz has given us a book about redemption and healing. In this reviewer's opinion, Archangel Crusader is a superior novel that enthralls and, at the same time, awakens!

 

"An accomplished and fully engaging story-teller"
Midwest Book Review - Bookwatch

Vijaya Schartz is an accomplished and fully engaging story-teller. The storyline for Archangel Crusader finds Michael Tanner, a proud, brash, irreverent, single father not believing in aliens when a Blue Angle appears and claims to have fathered him. It must be Michael's drinking! But then a seductive Prince of Darkness begins to target his family. When his girlfriend disappears and characters from his dreams suddenly materialize to threaten his daughter, Michael must face and deal with the unbelievable mystery of his birth and fulfill his destiny. Also highly recommended is Schartz's first novel, Ashes For The Elephant God...
 

"Break neck speed sci-fi action thriller"
Scott Fleischman Reviews

I read this book in three nights and looked forward to opening it each time. The plot is well developed and cleverly woven. There are some unexpected twists but the real highlight is the author's character development. They are full, inspired and believable and they wear both black and white hats. I was surprised by the degree of evil and eroticism that the author instilled in the antagonist. I recommend this book to devotees of Clive Cussler and Ian Fleming; many similarities in style and plot structuring. Have a look - enjoy the fast read - and beware of Mr. K! My hats off to Ms. Schartz and I look forward to the release of the sequel.
 

"Lavishly described, expertly written with stirring descriptions
that take one's breath away."  The Book Reader

Forgotten truth: "only during the tenth century did illustrators start representing angels with wings. In truth, they never had any..." Michael Tanner is the last person in the world to believe in angels -- rough and ready, a drinker, product of an abusive childhood, single father. And suddenly he is the recipient of a message in sound and vision about a Blue Angel fathering him, with the message: "Already your neural pathways are opening to allow access to your paranormal abilities." Dismissing the message as hallucination, Tanner finds his life going crazy as a result of negative forces. His girlfriend is killed, his little daughter is in jeopardy -- and Tanner has to come to terms with the terrible forces unleashed around him. But the forces are also threatening the Earth, and he is the only one who can do battle, if he accepts his fate, the truth of his powers.  His enemy is an evil reptile-like alien named Krastinios, and the psychic combats between them is thrilling. And there is a cosmic love: "Forgetting all previous restraints, he stepped forth to embrace the Blue Angel, feeling the need for physical contact. The tide of warmth and love took him by surprise." Lavishly described, expertly written with stirring descriptions tat take one's breath away. Author Schartz has written a solidly absorbing, old-fashioned science fiction novel of good and evil, yes and no, the one and the many.

 

"...a mighty fine tale primed to read through in one sitting."
Curled Up With A Good Book

Michael Tanner does not have the easy life. Rather, it is forever sparse good intertwined with numerous evils waiting for the opportune moment to strike. His life has taken a downhill twist. At the bottom, Michael believes nothing else could go wrong. But it has. He is beset with hallucinations.

Real enough to be believable, Michael arrives at the incantation resurrecting an immortal evil power focused only on destroying the world. Flashback to the Blue Angel insistent on claiming him as his son. Flash-forward to his current girlfriend in a fatal accident courtesy of Michael's nemesis, Krastinios.

To ward off more catastrophes, Michael sends his daughter Jennifer to France for protection. Little does he know: Jennifer has now entered the evil domain. To save her, he must coerce Krastinios into a battle that Michael must win. Otherwise Tori, Jennifer, and the entire world will forever be in mortal danger. It is Michael's destiny to be the only one who can save the universe from the hostile takeover, for his father, who is centuries old, does not have the necessary attributes to prevent war. Neither does anyone else living on this Earth.

From Michael's illustrious beginnings with a brutal stepfather to his untimely death for the sake of Earth and all mankind, Michael has many struggles amid the compassion burning within. Although he accomplishes one goal, his struggles are only just beginning.

One man against one alien.

Only one can win.

The first book in the series, Archangel Crusader tells an age-old tale of good versus evil. Excellent. This one is a true keeper. Schartz pens a mighty fine tale primed to read through in one sitting.

 

"A marvelous tale of good and evil"
The Charlotte Austin Review

This engaging and fast-paced novel begins a new series focusing on Michael Tanner; regular guy turned worldwide Crusader for peace and environmental harmony. Fans of Vijaya Schartz's novel Ashes for the Elephant God will enjoy the author's same light touch, though the struggles are more external, producing a more action-oriented storyline.

In Archangel Crusader, Michael Tanner is a soul in turmoil after an abusive childhood followed by a series of short-term relationships. His addictive drinking habit does not help the situation. The only forces keeping him sane are an intense love for his daughter Jennifer and girlfriend Veronica, and a distinct feeling that he is somehow different from the men and women around him. When veronica is killed in a tragic car accident, Michael immediately recognizes an evil that threatens not only his family, but also the world at large.

Michael's enemy, Krastinios, comes in the form of a handsome young man who possesses powers beyond what rational minds would deem possible. When Krastinios threatens Jennifer, Michael knows that a confrontation is inevitable. With such a menace looming, Michael finds strengths he did not know existed within him. Along with his newfound power, Michael is overcome when he learns the truth of his own existence, and that the fate of mankind may rest in his hands. Michael takes the pseudonym of Crusader in order to mask his own controversial past, and to guide the Earth toward its greatest challenge.

Archangel Crusader is a harmonious mix of enticing story and important social commentary. Michael's internal struggles are exemplified by his harrowing physical adventures, allowing a balanced plot where real people do extraordinary things. Schartz' style is humorous and hopeful, creating a fluid and entertaining reading experience. Though the suspension of conventional logic is required for certain parts of the story to unfold, this is a testament to Schartz' independent and adventurous mind.

Combining many New Age philosophies with the concentrated battles of old-fashioned westerns makes this a marvelous tale of good and evil set in the modern world. Well defined characters, quick and often droll dialogue, add an element of significant personality that bodes well for future installments in this series.

Prologue
Navajo Reservation
Thirty-four years earlier

Behind the blue Ouachita Mountains, the sunset bathed the reservation in cool shadows. Sitting cross-legged on the ground of the sacred cave, the one with sienna drawings of coyotes and rattlesnakes on the walls, Maria faced the warm circle of rocks. The light of the flames caressed the copper skin of her bare breasts and her flowing black hair as she swayed to the rhythm of her monotone chant. Tonight, the young girl braved the spirits alone with only White Eagle’s talisman for protection. The arrowhead on a leather thong around her neck prevented evil intrusion from the Great Snake. Hopefully, the Great Spirit would grant her secret wish.

After sprinkling dry cedar twigs among the embers of the central fire, Maria poured water from a calabash onto the fiery rocks.  Steam hissed and billowed, filling the cave. Mellowed by the peyote pipe, Maria surveyed the clouds that changed shape and color with the incantation. She expected a vision.

There, yes, there... A gentle spirit had come. His blue radiance filled her with serene rapture as she felt enveloped by the song of angels. When the vapors condensed, Maria welcomed the loving presence and closed her eyes, heavy with peaceful oblivion... Losing track of the ritual, she surrendered to the blue light, sinking deeper into nothingness, well being, love... Ever so gratefully...
 

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