"An impressive debut novel." DAVID L. RICHARDS, author
"A journey worthy of the destination." AMEQAMC, reader, OH
"Excellent!" TONI BROWN, reader, CA
"Magnificent dialogue."ANNE VIOLETTE, author
"I felt I was reading a Stephen King novel." MITCH, reader, FL
C. Arden Michaels
BEFORE THE ROOSTER CROWS TWICE
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C. Arden Michaels is a former news director, anchor, reporter and radio announcer, as well as published poet and magazine writer. Michaels is the winner of several journalism awards and was a board member of the Maine Association of Broadcasters.
It took exactly 9 years to write Before the Rooster Crows Twice, a faith based novel. While managing a dive company, running a vacation rental, and taking care of an elderly family member, Michaels wrote. Oftentimes the typing would begin when the work day ended, and it was not uncommon for the keys to get stuck under the fingers of a sleepy writer. That meant waking up to thousands of the same letter all over the pages. (Now you know why it took nine years to complete.) On top of that, there were distractions after distractions that kept plaguing Michaels and many Bible-study friends surmised that dark forces were most likely at work trying to keep this Christian book from being publicized. But God has His timing. Prior to the start of BTRCT, two other books were being worked on, but BTRCT took precedence. God was calling the story to be released - for just a time as this.
BTRCT
Before the Rooster Crows Twice is a fiction novel inspired by true events and follows the relationship between three individuals, Sarah, Robbie, and Stuart. What seems like a fun ride down a road with several temptations, is actually a step into a world of spiritual warfare. The threesome opens a portal to a dark dimension, and one of them fears death at the hands of friends.
The question, "Does God exist?" enters the mind of just about every human being, doesn't it? Only those who have passed on can really know for sure. But is that totally accurate? Many people are convinced that He is real and Sarah's story aims to do just that for all who read it. During the very short span of time that Sarah Gallus, BTRCT's lead character, spent with two men in Long Beach and the Arizona desert - something huge was taking place in the spiritual world - an unseen battle for their souls. Michaels tiptoes into that realm to show you a glimpse of how Sarah's life was affected by spirits - both good and evil.
REVIEWS
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"This is an impressive debut novel, both earthy and earnest. I look forward to future stories from C. Arden Michaels about the perils and promise of modern life."
DAVID L. RICHARDS, author of Poland Spring; A Tale of the Gilded Age, 1860-1900
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"Through magnificent dialogue and descriptive narrative, you'll truly feel like you're on an adventure with the main characters. The ending was also surprisingly satisfying!"
ANNE VIOLETTE, author of Men Are Like Wine
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"I was intrigued each step of the way. I couldn’t put the book down as I wanted to get to the next chapter. I read almost the first half in one evening. Your writing brought me into the characters, the landscape and the atmosphere. I felt I was reading a Stephen King novel!"
MITCH W., reader - Coconut Grove, FL
"What an amazing book, the writing was incredible, you feel like you know the characters so well. I do not have time to read a lot, but this book intrigued me so I ordered it. Wow, could not put it down. I highly recommend this to everyone. I can see this book being a movie someday and I hope it gets picked up by a producer and becomes one. I will be first in line. I hope this author writes more books. I will be watching."
CYNTHIA ROLLINS, reader, Bangor, ME
"Excellent book! It is a quick, yet inspiring read about a journey worthy of the destination. Can't wait for the next book by C. Arden Michaels."
AMEQAMC, reader, Youngstown, OH
"It's easy to visualize what you're reading. Fantastic job!"
JOHN KELLY SOVIS, reader, Bangor, Maine