Exile of Lucifer (Chronicles of the Host, Book 1) (Volume 1)

Lucifer, the Anointed Cherub, whose ministry in heaven is devoted to the worship of the Most High God, has become pessimistic about his prospects in heaven. Ambition inflamed, he looks to the soon-to-be-created Earth as a place where he can see his destiny realized. With a willing crew of equally ambitious angels, Lucifer creates a fifth-column of malcontents under the very throne of God. Hot on their heels, however, is a group of loyalists, led by Michael and Gabriel, who are suspicious of Lucifer's true motives. In detective style fashion they slowly start to unmask the true nature of Lucifer's sordid plot. Chronicles of the Host is a fantastic novel of the beginning of all things. Follow Lucifer's deceptive plans to rule over Earth and his inevitable fall from grace. How Did Lucifer Get to the Point of No Return? Setting the heavenlies as a backdrop, D. Brian Shafer leads readers through the angelic political labyrinth that may have existed before Creation. By following the exploits of Michael, Gabriel, Lucifer, and many other influential angels, the reader is afforded a behind-the-scenes view of the supernatural realm that pre-existed earth. As God forms the new planet, Lucifer weaves his own plans with intrigue, seducing other angels into seeking a "truth" not offered by the Most High. By promising future benefits for present loyalties, Lucifer demonstrates enormous political and persuasive ability in both realmsthe supernatural and the physical. Shafer paints lyrically cunning scenarios describing Lucifer's gradual slide downward into evil and his attempt coup d'tat in Haven. "As the Lord's Chief Angel of Worship, Lucifer glories in creating music and words of praise exalting the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, but his pride demands he be recognized as better than the other angels. When his old friends Michael and Gabriel are promoted to archangel status, Lucifer turns his attention to being named steward of the Lord's latest wonder, the Creation, and he won't let anyone stop him not even an insignificant pest called man."-- Library Journal Title 1 Dedication 3 Contents 5 Chapter 1 9 Chapter 2 23 Chapter 3 33 Chapter 4 43 Chapter 5 61 Chapter 6 77 Chapter 7 95 Chapter 8 109 Chapter 9 123 Chapter 10 135 Chapter 11 151 Chapter 12 165 Chapter 13 189 Chapter 14 209 Chapter 15 225 Chapter 16 237 Chapter 17 251 Chapter 18 273 Chapter 19 287 Chapter 20 297