MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 14, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Angela Banks grew up in a loving, nurturing family. As a neurosurgeon she had a career she loved and a husband she loved more. When her husband Phillip is tragically murdered, she plummets into a fight against herself, God and evil. In Cicero A. Mendes' Divine Intervention (now available through 1stBooks Library), Angela faces a roller coaster of emotion that illustrates the highs and lows of grief, good and evil.
After her husband's death, Angela buries herself in her work in New York City, trying to escape her grief and her self-destructive anger towards God. She becomes the victim of more tragedy, and her grief and hate for God turns her to evil's seductive and controlling ways. Her anger toward God is fueled, and she ends up in desperate situations and places beyond her worst nightmare.
Elisa, an angel, comes to her aid. Elisa guides her through tormenting, disturbed experiences of addiction, hallucinations and evil possession of Angela's trusted friends. She struggles between frightening experiences, such as a painful trip to Hell, and euphoric experiences, such as a trip to the gardens of Heaven.
Angela finds herself a witness and important player in the ultimate showdown between evil's twisted, demonic manipulations and God's wisdom and justice. She is forced to make a choice that determines the fate of the Earth in an incredible trial. The defendant in this trial will surprise all.
Mendes' descriptive writing style will walk the reader through Angela's inner turmoil and her vital role in the battle between good and evil. It is a story that will remind many readers that there is a higher power to guide grieving people through difficult times. It will bring readers a renewed feeling of hope and comfort.
Mendes immigrated to the United States 15 years ago. He began writing for his wife, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer six years ago. She was an avid reader, and Mendes' screenplays and teleplays entertained her while she battled her disease. Divine Intervention was written for her, but the author decided to share it with the world. This is his first novel, although he has written a variety of screenplays that have peaked producers' interests.
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