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Volatile politics of the Reagan era connect America's female terrorist group to a plot to set off the feared super volcano in Yellowstone Park. A young Native American girl running for governor of Montana and the pianist for a Southern gospel quartet discover and spoil the plot during a revival in the Montana Rockies. They also discover one another. But he is a potential FBI agent from Washington, DC, and she is a rodeo queen from Montana. The course of love does not run smoothly, but a love for Big Sky Country and a drink of creek water brings them together.

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I'm confident this book will rivet your attention from the very first chapter, as it did mine. In this historical novel, Robert Allen uses many of the recorded facts of the day to weave a storyline of romance, revival, rodeo, and intrigue that stretches from Washington, DC, to the Rocky Mountains. --Rick Brooks, ministry representative, Word of Life International Revival in the Rockies is full of Montana lore--traditions, history, geography. But the connections between the possible new state governor, an old gold mine, the geyser basin in Yellowstone, and the FBI agent from Washington make it most intriguing. --Dorothy Freerksen, church librarian Revival in the Rockies describes a unique political race in Montana featuring a godly Native American candidate. The history and culture of the Reagan era provides the background. Humor, interesting characters, mystery, and adventure keep you guessing. Justice prevails only to provoke another twist in the plot. The romantic development of the key characters adds to the arresting nature of the book. It is a joy to recommend Revival in the Rockies. --Ernie Schmidt, former president, Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary Revival in the Rockies moves the reader to greatly anticipate the next chapter while weaving historical facts throughout the story. There is no lack for the spiritual as you visit a local church ministry in the Rockies. An enjoyable and thought-provoking read! --Alan Potter, Shepherds Theological Seminary This well-written book is a page turner and lives up to its subtitle, Politics, Rodeo, and Southern Gospel. The historical novel takes place in Montana during the last of Jimmy Carter's presidency and the first term and re-election of Ronald Reagan. The book includes the intrigue of a thwarted terrorist attack, a talented award-winning gospel quartet, a campaign for governor, and a captivating love story. Take up and read. --Gordon Taylor, coordinator, Reformed Baptist Network Fans of Christian historical fiction will love this new twist on little-known Montana history. The descriptions of the vivid beauty of the Rockies, coupled with intriguing character development, produces a compelling story of patriotism, nostalgia, and a Gospel-centered love. --Brett Williams, Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis The New York Times and H. L. Mencken free-associate the word revival more with Mississippi than Montana. Yet Montana is where Robert Allen leads his cast of characters. Other unlikely guest appearances are made by figures who have never yet come to mind in a Rorschach test concerning revival. Read. Be surprised. Enjoy. --James Lutzweiler, former archivist, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary In his most recent novel, Revival in the Rockies, Robert Allen has skillfully woven a tale that combines the Big Sky Country of Montana, rodeos, and its Native American heritage with politics of the 1980s, the FBI, the ATF, and the message of the Gospel. The story draws you in and holds you to the very end. I enjoyed the book very much, and I believe you will too. --Jeffrey Tuttle, former dean, Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary

I'm confident this book will rivet your attention from the very first chapter, as it did mine. In this historical novel, Robert Allen uses many of the recorded facts of the day to weave a storyline of romance, revival, rodeo, and intrigue that stretches from Washington, DC, to the Rocky Mountains. --Rick Brooks, ministry representative, Word of Life International Revival in the Rockies is full of Montana lore--traditions, history, geography. But the connections between the possible new state governor, an old gold mine, the geyser basin in Yellowstone, and the FBI agent from Washington make it most intriguing. --Dorothy Freerksen, church librarian Revival in the Rockies describes a unique political race in Montana featuring a godly Native American candidate. The history and culture of the Reagan era provides the background. Humor, interesting characters, mystery, and adventure keep you guessing. Justice prevails only to provoke another twist in the plot. The romantic development of the key characters adds to the arresting nature of the book. It is a joy to recommend Revival in the Rockies. --Ernie Schmidt, former president, Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary Revival in the Rockies moves the reader to greatly anticipate the next chapter while weaving historical facts throughout the story. There is no lack for the spiritual as you visit a local church ministry in the Rockies. An enjoyable and thought-provoking read! --Alan Potter, Shepherds Theological Seminary This well-written book is a page turner and lives up to its subtitle, Politics, Rodeo, and Southern Gospel. The historical novel takes place in Montana during the last of Jimmy Carter's presidency and the first term and re-election of Ronald Reagan. The book includes the intrigue of a thwarted terrorist attack, a talented award-winning gospel quartet, a campaign for governor, and a captivating love story. Take up and read. --Gordon Taylor, coordinator, Reformed Baptist Network Fans of Christian historical fiction will love this new twist on little-known Montana history. The descriptions of the vivid beauty of the Rockies, coupled with intriguing character development, produces a compelling story of patriotism, nostalgia, and a Gospel-centered love. --Brett Williams, Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis The New York Times and H. L. Mencken free-associate the word revival more with Mississippi than Montana. Yet Montana is where Robert Allen leads his cast of characters. Other unlikely guest appearances are made by figures who have never yet come to mind in a Rorschach test concerning revival. Read. Be surprised. Enjoy. --James Lutzweiler, former archivist, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary In his most recent novel, Revival in the Rockies, Robert Allen has skillfully woven a tale that combines the Big Sky Country of Montana, rodeos, and its Native American heritage with politics of the 1980s, the FBI, the ATF, and the message of the Gospel. The story draws you in and holds you to the very end. I enjoyed the book very much, and I believe you will too. --Jeffrey Tuttle, former dean, Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary I'm confident this book will rivet your attention from the very first chapter, as it did mine. In this historical novel, Robert Allen uses many of the recorded facts of the day to weave a storyline of romance, revival, rodeo, and intrigue that stretches from Washington, DC, to the Rocky Mountains. --Rick Brooks, ministry representative, Word of Life International Revival in the Rockies is full of Montana lore--traditions, history, geography. But the connections between the possible new state governor, an old gold mine, the geyser basin in Yellowstone, and the FBI agent from Washington make it most intriguing. --Dorothy Freerksen, church librarian Revival in the Rockies describes a unique political race in Montana featuring a godly Native American candidate. The history and culture of the Reagan era provides the background. Humor, interesting characters, mystery, and adventure keep you guessing. Justice prevails only to provoke another twist in the plot. The romantic development of the key characters adds to the arresting nature of the book. It is a joy to recommend Revival in the Rockies. --Ernie Schmidt, former president, Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary Revival in the Rockies moves the reader to greatly anticipate the next chapter while weaving historical facts throughout the story. There is no lack for the spiritual as you visit a local church ministry in the Rockies. An enjoyable and thought-provoking read! --Alan Potter, Shepherds Theological Seminary This well-written book is a page turner and lives up to its subtitle, Politics, Rodeo, and Southern Gospel. The historical novel takes place in Montana during the last of Jimmy Carter's presidency and the first term and re-election of Ronald Reagan. The book includes the intrigue of a thwarted terrorist attack, a talented award-winning gospel quartet, a campaign for governor, and a captivating love story. Take up and read. --Gordon Taylor, coordinator, Reformed Baptist Network Fans of Christian historical fiction will love this new twist on little-known Montana history. The descriptions of the vivid beauty of the Rockies, coupled with intriguing character development, produces a compelling story of patriotism, nostalgia, and a Gospel-centered love. --Brett Williams, Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis The New York Times and H. L. Mencken free-associate the word revival more with Mississippi than Montana. Yet Montana is where Robert Allen leads his cast of characters. Other unlikely guest appearances are made by figures who have never yet come to mind in a Rorschach test concerning revival. Read. Be surprised. Enjoy. --James Lutzweiler, former archivist, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary In his most recent novel, Revival in the Rockies, Robert Allen has skillfully woven a tale that combines the Big Sky Country of Montana, rodeos, and its Native American heritage with politics of the 1980s, the FBI, the ATF, and the message of the Gospel. The story draws you in and holds you to the very end. I enjoyed the book very much, and I believe you will too. --Jeffrey Tuttle, former dean, Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary In this third novel in his Revival series, Robert Allen hails back to his home state of Montana. As historical fiction set in the Reagan-era Cold War, this fascinating story has subplots involving Big Sky Country, Southern Gospel, rodeo, the FBI, Native American culture, and national, state, and local politics. Skillfully woven throughout is a love story pairing two unlikely suitors. I highly recommend this book! --Randy Miller, research l

I'm confident this book will rivet your attention from the very first chapter, as it did mine. In this historical novel, Robert Allen uses many of the recorded facts of the day to weave a storyline of romance, revival, rodeo, and intrigue that stretches from Washington, DC, to the Rocky Mountains. --Rick Brooks, ministry representative, Word of Life International Revival in the Rockies is full of Montana lore--traditions, history, geography. But the connections between the possible new state governor, an old gold mine, the geyser basin in Yellowstone, and the FBI agent from Washington make it most intriguing. --Dorothy Freerksen, church librarian Revival in the Rockies describes a unique political race in Montana featuring a godly Native American candidate. The history and culture of the Reagan era provides the background. Humor, interesting characters, mystery, and adventure keep you guessing. Justice prevails only to provoke another twist in the plot. The romantic development of the key characters adds to the arresting nature of the book. It is a joy to recommend Revival in the Rockies. --Ernie Schmidt, former president, Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary Revival in the Rockies moves the reader to greatly anticipate the next chapter while weaving historical facts throughout the story. There is no lack for the spiritual as you visit a local church ministry in the Rockies. An enjoyable and thought-provoking read! --Alan Potter, Shepherds Theological Seminary This well-written book is a page turner and lives up to its subtitle, Politics, Rodeo, and Southern Gospel. The historical novel takes place in Montana during the last of Jimmy Carter's presidency and the first term and re-election of Ronald Reagan. The book includes the intrigue of a thwarted terrorist attack, a talented award-winning gospel quartet, a campaign for governor, and a captivating love story. Take up and read. --Gordon Taylor, coordinator, Reformed Baptist Network Fans of Christian historical fiction will love this new twist on little-known Montana history. The descriptions of the vivid beauty of the Rockies, coupled with intriguing character development, produces a compelling story of patriotism, nostalgia, and a Gospel-centered love. --Brett Williams, Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis The New York Times and H. L. Mencken free-associate the word revival more with Mississippi than Montana. Yet Montana is where Robert Allen leads his cast of characters. Other unlikely guest appearances are made by figures who have never yet come to mind in a Rorschach test concerning revival. Read. Be surprised. Enjoy. --James Lutzweiler, former archivist, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary In his most recent novel, Revival in the Rockies, Robert Allen has skillfully woven a tale that combines the Big Sky Country of Montana, rodeos, and its Native American heritage with politics of the 1980s, the FBI, the ATF, and the message of the Gospel. The story draws you in and holds you to the very end. I enjoyed the book very much, and I believe you will too. --Jeffrey Tuttle, former dean, Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary In this third novel in his Revival series, Robert Allen hails back to his home state of Montana. As historical fiction set in the Reagan-era Cold War, this fascinating story has subplots involving Big Sky Country, Southern Gospel, rodeo, the FBI, Native American culture, and national, state, and local politics. Skillfully woven throughout is a love story pairing two unlikely suitors. I highly recommend this book! --Randy Miller, research librarian, Liberty University

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Robert A. Allen is a retired pastor from Montana who teaches as an adjunct professor at Liberty University Online. He is the author of Megachurch (2021) and Sunday in New York (2020).

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