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Henry Leyva
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Rebecca Soler
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Ted Dekker
About this listen
The Sanctuary is the gripping story of vigilante priest, Danny Hansen, who is now serving a 50 year prison term in California for the murder of two abusive men. Filled with remorse, Danny is determined to live out his days by a code of non-violence and maneuvers deftly within a ruthless prison system.
But when Renee Gilmore, the woman he loves, receives a box containing a bloody finger and draconian demands from a mysterious enemy on the outside, Danny must find a way to escape.
They are both drawn into a terrifying game of life and death. If Renee fails, the priest will die; if Danny fails, Renee will die. And the body count will not stop at two.
The Sanctuary is Ted Dekker at his best, a powerful thriller that relentlessly plumbs the depths of punishment and rehabilitation, both in a flawed corrections system and in the human heart.
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I have all ways loved this series
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A sweeping epic set in the harsh deserts of Arabia and ancient Palestine. A war that rages between kingdoms on the Earth and in the heart. The harrowing journey of the woman at the center of it all. Step back in time to the year of our Lord...AD 30. The outcast daughter of one of the most powerful Bedouin sheikhs in Arabia, Maviah is called on to protect the very people who rejected her. When their enemies launch a sudden attack with devastating consequences, Maviah escapes with the help of two of her father's warriors.
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Outstanding performance
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Enter the world of Millie Maven, a twelve-year-old orphan who embarks on a great adventure that takes her to the distant, mysterious world of FIGS, the FarPointe Institute for Gifted Students. There, she discovers that there is more to her than she ever dared imagine or believe....and that there are some truths that change everything.
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Wonderful Christ-filled adventure for kids and adults
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- JACK
- 11-12-12
What does go on behind prison walls?
If you could sum up The Sanctuary in three words, what would they be?
Transcending Spirit Love
What other book might you compare The Sanctuary to and why?
You may have met the hero before quiet and strong. And you may have met the heroine before annoyingly dysfunctional and blind with love. However the combination with transcending mortal failings was new for me.
What does Henry Leyva and Rebecca Soler bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Great match of voices to characters
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
It would have to be the final prison yard scene, when Danny transcends all the ties that bond him.
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- Melissa Hillberry
- 05-10-20
WOW! Edge of your seat "page turner"!
Loved it! Book 2 in the Danny Hansen series was amazing the story of Danny and Renae continues with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat! What a great read!
We all have a bit of "monster" in us, it comes in all shapes and sizes and wears all kinds of costumes. Fear, envy, deceit, pride, shame, murder, theft, adultery, etc. Gods Son, Jesus Christ, is the only way to being saved from those "monsters". He knows our sins and loves us regardless of them. God's grace, Christ's blood, is the way to salvation and therefore everlasting life in heaven.
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- MotherHenn
- 07-02-23
Awesome book
Ted Dekker does it again!! I love his style! This book was so good! It was hard to pull away from it to get things done. I’m so happy I purchased it. The first book in the series was good also! Buy it you will listen again and again!
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- Greg C.
- 04-07-18
It was not one of his best works.
Ted Dekker is normally one of my favorite authors but his character development of the main girl made her unlikable and annoying which unfortuently made the book difficult to get through in multiple sections.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-07-24
Renee
The story was riveting and never would have thought that Keith was the one Renee called sicko.
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- Douglas Bailey
- 12-11-18
A challenge to get through.
Of the many Dekker books I have read, this was easily the hardest one to get through. It felt like it could have been way shorter. Long as it was I know Ted wasn’t able to lead me to the place he wanted me to go. Hopefully in his latest books, which I have yet to read, he will be able to convey his message in a way I can receive it.
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- James Riley
- 09-29-15
Dekker at his finest
Ted Dekker at his finest! Excellent! Masterful! I I've been a Dekker enthusiast for years, and I've never been disappointed with his writings. This may be one of his greatest works yet.
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- jayne krchnavy
- 12-06-12
Loved this book, a twist at every turn.
Any additional comments?
I listen to audiobooks, then i will buy the hardback for my library, i will be purchasing this book to my library.
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- C. S.
- 04-15-15
I love it!
I loved this book! Great conclusion or perhaps second installment to this story! I love most everything Ted Dekker writes. This story is about a priest who suffered significant trauma as a child. As an adult he sees many injustices from which the law is unable to protect the innocent. He becomes a vigilante. After a while he concludes he is wrong to take the law into his own hands and turns himself in. He goes to prison. But this is no ordinary prison! Strange things are afoot. Mystery abounds. Will Danny the vigilante priest survive? Will he wife Rene? Will he be able to maintain his vow of non violence?
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- R
- 01-08-13
Gotta love Ted
What made the experience of listening to The Sanctuary the most enjoyable?
I loved listening to this because the issues that this book brings up have been overwhelmingly present in my life. This book was great for me because it gave some very unique answers to some very unique problems. Nothing less than what you would expect from ole Teddy.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Danny. You just cant beat an ass kicking priest.
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