“Costos once again demonstrates her ability to deliver a satisfying reading experience.”
Reviewed by Parul Sood for Readers’ Favorite
Review Rating: 4 Stars
Kathie Costos’s 13th Minister Of Salem, the third installment in the Ministers Of The Mystery series, immerses readers in a world of supernatural horror, suspense, and dark drama. In this intriguing continuation of the series, we are reunited with Chris, the protagonist whose talents and achievements have garnered attention but, unfortunately, also attracted trouble. Threatened by the lingering cult of the now-defeated Haman Cain, his attempts to marry become overshadowed by constant death threats. To make matters worse, the Master’s warning about his impending end-time further adds to the mounting pressure. As Chris’s battles escalate, the fame accompanying his books brings unwanted attention and danger. Death threats and an unexpected shooting test his resilience and determination to overcome adversity. The Master Ministers, ever vigilant, stand ready to protect Chris from the forces of darkness that seek to destroy him, highlighting his pivotal role in the ongoing battle between good and evil.
In 13th Minister Of Salem, Kathie Costos skillfully plunges readers into gothic suspense, drama, and chilling thrills. The psychological storyline captivates and resonates deeply as readers witness the realistic damage inflicted upon Chris by his previous adventures and battles. Costos’s intimate narrative portrayal effectively conveys Chris’s pain, isolation, and the mounting pressure he experiences. Handling the story’s darkest elements is expertly executed, evoking a bone-chilling sensation while avoiding gratuitousness. The story is a compelling paranormal thriller that continues to showcase Costos’s prowess in crafting an engaging narrative. Fans of the series will find themselves deeply involved in the twists and turns of Chris’s journey. With its compelling narrative, intimately portrayed characters, and exploration of challenging beliefs, this paranormal suspense novel is a must-read for fans and enthusiasts of the genre. Costos once again demonstrates her ability to deliver a satisfying reading experience.
When I started writing the series, among the many goals, was to tell a story about what few can imagine.
It had to tell a horror story since that is how #PTSD begins. One second your life consists of living day to day with the usual problems everyone else has. Then it changes without warning sending you into your own horror story as you struggle with surviving.
It had to be a story about peer support giving hope that healing is possible by someone willing to be an example of what seems impossible.
It had to be a story about the Witch Trials that tells an alternative story focused on what few have considered.
It had to be a story about how to use spiritual gifts. Separating “religious” divisions and focusing on uniting spirituality.
Most of all, it had to tell the stories of other survivors of the traumas that cause PTSD because too many have been led to believe that it only happens to veterans of war. This is a war that millions find themselves fighting every year. Once we all see how, while the cause may be different, the struggle of survivorship is universal.