I requested a review copy of Eavesdropping on Lucifer months ago. Before COVID-19. Before George Floyd. Before the last few months of earth-shattering change that has hit this country.

What I liked: Reminicent of C.S. Lewis’s Screwtape Letters Eavesdropping on Lucifer is essentially a series of conversations between the “Boss”, Lucifer, and his potential new apprentice.

As we read each chapter we hear the Boss share pridefully with his apprentice what he’s done to destroy mankind. He shares many of his triumphs and how his great works have been overturned. He shares how the good news of the Lord shines through the misery and cultural norms. He shares why God is the choice to be made.

What I didn’t like: It was really hard to see how life is reflected in these pages. It was hard to watch the events play out on the nightly news. As much as I liked Eavesdropping on Lucifer, I can’t like how real it is.

An enjoyable and challenging read. It details some of the challenges facing the Christian world view today.
The book needs better editing. The chapter lengths vary wildly and the first 3 paragraphs begin with 'Jonathan' which put me off the book but it was very worthwhile continuing.
I was given this book by Netgalley and the publisher. This is my voluntary and impartial review.

This book certainly has the feel of The Screwtape Letters, although in a modern context, and the writer clearly has a good understanding of the theological issues surrounding the battle between good and evil. I did find this book to be quite difficult to read though. The prose didnt flow for me and the over use of adverbs distracted from the message. A more polished and rigorous editing process would bring out the shine on this promising book.

I really enjoyed this book!

My favorite aspect was the in your face message of how the enemy uses ridicule and logic to pull Christian's and would be believers away from the truth.

Highly recommended for readers who are looking for a soft introduction to the impact of scientific discoveries on Christianity and the existence of God.

I really enjoyed the beginning of this book. It reminded me of the Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. I was unfortunately quickly disappointed. The longer the book continued the more the book turned into more of a report than a fictional story. When the angel was introduced and used the whole story was not believable. It was hurried and not thought out. I I struggled to finish this book.

Eaves dropping on Lucifer by Donald B Stenberg is an awesome fictional book that reminds me a lot of C.S. Lewis Screwtape letters.
The books description states:
This book is an entertaining and thought-provoking fictional story about religion and modern-day culture from the viewpoint of the devil. It is a fascinating, easy-to-read combination of short stories, history, science, and biblical principles.

The "Boss" explains how he used ridicule, logic, "compassion" and the courts to turn the United States from a Christian nation into a largely secular one. But he complains about how the Son has made his work much more difficult.

The Boss explains to his apprentice that he doesn't just want people's souls - he wants to also make them as miserable as possible while they live.

Meanwhile, the Boss's apprentice has some of his evil work undone by Angelica, while the Boss worries that science may one day undermine his claim that everything on earth is the result of random chance.

I found this book both entertaining and encouraging. This would make a great read for anyone who enjoyed the screwtape letters.

A very interesting story, I really like on how the main characters get to show the readers on how they follow orders given to them by either Lucifer or God. The growth of the characters can be seen and how they interpreted what they have been asked to complete. It is a funny dialogue between all characters and how the fallen does silly little things that Lucifer does not like. I voluntarily read and reviewed a free copy of this book for Carpenter’s Son Publishing and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book began in such a light way that I considered putting it on my DNF shelf. However.....BOOM! I am very pleased I continued forward. Although the beginning of the book is a bit fluffy, the further I read, the more intense the topics became. The information presented by Stenberg, in many cases, taught me a new perspective. A necessary perspective that relates to the world of the present.. And boy does Lucifer like hearing himself talk! I did liken this book to The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. I am a firm believer that no one can replace C.S. Lewis and I will also say that Mr. Stenberg did a marvelous job. interpreting an updated version of The Screwtape Letters



Thank you to NetGalley and Donald B. Stenberg for a copy of this ARC in return for an honest review.