Dark Angel, the second entry in Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson’s Shepherds series, delivers a gripping and intense military thriller with a unique faith-based twist. Former Navy SEAL Jedidiah Johnson is back, now training with the Shepherds, an elite organization of warriors tasked with confronting spiritual threats. But the challenge of stepping into his role as the rookie leader of a new team is just the beginning. Jed’s visions of an imminent overseas attack force him into action, and what follows is a pulse-pounding mission that blurs the line between the seen and the unseen.
Andrews and Wilson skillfully weave together elements of counterterrorism, faith, and supernatural warfare, creating a world that feels both grounded and otherworldly. The narrative picks up speed as Jed and his team track a demon masquerading as an American soldier, while a convicted terrorist and former Shepherd, Nicholas Woland, plots a devastating attack on the Vatican.
The authors excel at world building, keeping the tension high and the plot moving at breakneck speed. Jed’s psychic abilities add an intriguing layer to the story, and readers will cheer for him as he faces unimaginable dangers. Darker, more sinister, and even more thrilling than the first book, Dark Angel captures the eternal conflict between good and evil, blending faith and action in a way that feels fresh.
Fans of Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker will be right at home here. A solid 4-star read!