Slaying Paradise: Legend of The Iron Warrior, Vol. 1
T.V. Holiday
After a tragic car accident, a police officer is chosen by God to become The Iron Warrior, a champion destined to battle the forces of evil in a corrupt city, while navigating his own struggles with love and faith.
The book is a supernatural novel that explores themes of faith, love, and the eternal battle between good and evil, written in a gritty, action-packed style. It is ideal for readers who enjoy intense, character-driven narratives with strong moral and spiritual undertones. The story unfolds in the fictional city of Carnage Coast, a place characterized by its corruption and darkness, set in a contemporary time frame.
The main characters are Travis Holiday and Lynda Lynch. Travis is a police officer chosen by God to become The Iron Warrior after a near-fatal car crash. He is tasked with combating the forces of Lucifer in Carnage Coast. Lynda is a prostitute who makes a desperate pact with Lucifer, gaining supernatural powers and becoming Sensation, a powerful figure in the city's underworld.
Travis Holiday, a dedicated police officer, finds himself at a crossroads after a near-fatal car crash. Chosen by God, he becomes The Iron Warrior, a divine champion tasked with fighting the forces of Lucifer in the morally decayed city of Carnage Coast. Concurrently, Lynda Lynch, a woman driven by desperation, makes a pact with Lucifer. This pact grants her supernatural abilities, transforming her into Sensation, a formidable presence in the city's criminal underworld.
As Travis grapples with his new role and responsibilities, he must rely on his faith to guide him. Lynda, now Sensation, embraces her newfound strength to exact revenge on those who wronged her. The narrative intensifies as Travis, in his role as The Iron Warrior, begins to confront the evil forces in Carnage Coast, including Sensation and her followers, the Diabolical Donnas.
Travis's faith and determination are tested through numerous battles and moral dilemmas. Sensation, under Lucifer's influence, attempts to seduce and corrupt Travis, aiming to make him lose his faith. Despite the growing attraction between them, Travis remains committed to his mission. Major turning points include Travis's realization of the true nature of his Divine Eyes as well as his increasing influence in the city through his role in the Carnage Coast Wrestling Association.
The story’s climax sees Travis and Sensation confronting their destinies. Sensation, torn between her love for Travis and her pact with Lucifer, ultimately chooses to join Travis in his fight against evil. They face off against Abaddon, a powerful demon released by Lucifer's followers, in a battle that devastates the city. Despite their victory, the cost is high, and Sensation is mortally wounded. In the aftermath, Travis's faith and love for Sensation allow him to absorb the darkness within her, transforming parts of his armor black. The book ends on a bittersweet note as Travis, now fully embracing his role as The Iron Warrior, vows to continue protecting the world from darkness, even as he mourns the loss of Sensation.
The book is written in a gritty, action-packed style that keeps readers engaged. The intense, character-driven narrative is enriched with strong moral and spiritual undertones, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate that kind of depth in their story.