And If I Die

My father found this series and recommended it to me and I love it !!! I was upset at first to be unable to find these books at my local library, or the online coalition library!!! However, I purchased the books and have enjoyed reading them and sharing them with other people !!! Great series, great author, cannot wait for more !!

None know better the eternal war between good and evil than Missy Patterson. In 1945, Missy and a group of people were in Cat Lake when they were attacked by demonic possessed snakes. The only reason she lived was because an angel told Mason, a believer and a warrior, to be on guard. Mose Washington's son AJ died saving her life and shortly after she gave her life to Christ. Two more times she was attacked and through God's intervention she was saved. When two demon possessed men beat Bill's mother to death, Mose killed them and now Mose and the lad Buill are on the run. Now Missy, Bill, Mose, and Missy's husband Pat are all in Denton and all are believers except for bull riding Bill. Congresswoman Estelle Bainbridge has hired a hit man to kill them because in her mind they all had a hand in killing her son. All believe that another confrontation with demonic forces is coming. Missy has an important role to play. Although she is scared she is willing to perform what God requires her to do. The War between good and evil is played out between mortals and angels and demons. Believers will enjoy this tale as will non believer who will read it as a fantastic fantasy story. In some ways the story line warns the audience what is coming, but the solid characters make this a thoroughly fabulous tale. Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (7/07) Good continues to fight evil in "And If I Die," the third in the "Black or White Chronicles" series. It all began in Mississippi in 1945 when evil attacked Missy Parker. Demons were loosed on the small town of Cat Lake. But the evil didn't stop when her life was saved. The demons travel across time and land to continue to enact their wickedness. In 1960 Bill's mother was beaten to death. A white man stepped out of nowhere and helped Mose to protect Bill from the young college men about to kill him. When the dust settled, the young men were dead. The white man disappeared without leaving a trace. Mose became a surrogate grandfather to Bill, now an orphan. One of the young men was the son of Congresswoman Bainbridge; she pledged her soul that she would find and destroy those she held responsible for her son's death. Mose and Bill fled the town, took different names, and started life over. Twenty years later Bill is attending North Texas State University. It's now 1968 and Bainbridge is filled with hatred, anger, and a demon. She is determined to exact revenge for the death of her son. Only God and His angels have the power to intervene. John Aubrey Anderson's "Black or White Chronicles" continues with book three, "And If I Die." While this book can stand alone, it would be better to read the whole series in order. I found it like stepping into the middle of a movie and wishing I could have seen the first half. However, I caught on to most of the characters. I particularly liked Mose. Character development is one of Anderson's strongest talents. This plot is filled with demon-possession and angels. Anderson manages to show the struggles taking place in both the spirit and physical world, without being preachy. I highly recommend this book to believers, fans of fantasy, and science fiction.

And If I Die by John Aubrey Anderson is the third book in The Black and White Chronicles. Missy, Mose, Bill, Pat and the rest of the gang are back to do more battles with the demons of Cat Lake. We're now up to 1968, and Bill is getting finished with college. He's taken up bull-riding with his friend Will Pierce. Pat hires two new interns Griff and Supe. The Bainbridges are still in pursuit of their sons' killers, and Estelle has hired an assassin to track down Mose and Bill. I really enjoyed finally getting some back story on Mose. His life as a child is fascinating, as are his encounters with demons before Missy is even born. Bill is blossoming as a character, and I think that he will really shine in upcoming books. This book introduces a hoard of new characters, but I didn't feel it was as strong as the first two in the series. Abiding Darkness was phenomenal, and Wedgewood Grey was terrific. This book carries on the story and gives the Gospel well, but so many new characters were introduced, some of the regulars didn't feel as deep as they usually do. This book closes some chapters and opens the door wide for some new stories to be told while continuing the saga of Cat Lake. I look forward to the next book.

Mose Washington and his young charge, Bill Mann finds themselves at odds over many things despite the bond forged through fire years before at the scene of his mother's murder. Bill is determined to pursue his love of bull riding while Mose puts his energies into prayer and love for the boy he calls his grandson. Missy and Patrick Patterson's devotion to each other is unwavering. Pat is Head of the Philosophy Department at North Texas State University and Missy soaks up Mose's wisdom and chafes at Bill's choices. Estelle Bainbridge continues her search for Mose and Bill, exerting her significant influence as a Congresswoman towards one goal - the location of Mose and Bill to exact her chilling revenge. The evil that lurked beneath the waters of Cat Lake back in 1945 is poised to strike again without mercy. John Aubrey Anderson's extraordinary gift of writing does not waver in the third book of The Black or White Chronicles, And If I Die. The layers of his characters continue to be revealed with the focus on Mose Washington, his childhood and his growth into a man of integrity, compassion and spiritual strength. This book does not have the roller coaster intensity of the previous instalments instead its pacing is slower with a steady buildup to the climactic ending. This is far from a criticism - I was enthralled by Mose's story, to see his strength develop through his response to adversity and impact of the faithful nurturing and encouragement of a man after God's own heart, his Great Grand Pap. Another dimension to the story is Pat's philosophical discussions with his students. These interactions paint a clear picture of the case for Christ without being overbearing and the resulting sacrifice made by one of the characters, moved my soul. This book will challenge, encourage and engage you and leave you wanting more of John's storytelling abilities and the destiny of the folks from Cat Lake.