Adriel Peregrine

Adriel Peregrine, whose surname means wanderer or pilgrim, once embraced the teachings of Christ instilled in him during childhood. However, a series of tragic events, including the loss of friends and service in the Civil War, led him astray from his faith. Immersed in a life of debauchery marked by alcohol, prostitutes, and opium, Adriel became a wanderer in the desolate wilderness of the world.

Amidst the trials and temptations of his journey, Adriel encounters individuals who guide him toward the path of spiritual renewal—the Way of Holiness. As he grapples with the consequences of his intemperate and faithless existence, Adriel faces a crucial question: Will he succumb to the darkness that surrounds him, or will he find deliverance and redemption?

Adriel Peregrine raises profound questions about the nature of our own life journeys and the choices we make in navigating the challenges and temptations that confront us. Through Adriel's story, readers are prompted to ponder whether they will remain lost in the desert of despair or seek solace in the streams of divine grace.

Michael Tavella was born and grew up in Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania. He spent his career of forty-four years as pastor
with his wife, N. Amanda Grimmer, at Saint Andrew Lutheran
Church in Hurst, Texas, and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in
Abington, Pennsylvania. He was involved in the establishment
of the North America Lutheran Church and served as dean
of the Atlantic Mission District of that church body. He had
been among the adjunct faculty of the Reformed Episcopal
Seminary in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, teaching New Testament,
Pastoral Counsel, and Christian Ethics.

Presently, he is the Executive Director of Sarnelli House, a
hospitality center for the people of Kensington, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. He has written a previous novel entitled The Light
in the Ruins. He resides with his wife in the greater Philadelphia
area. Amanda and Michael have one son.