"Russell Marrone is a wordsmith! His writing style takes his reader on a journey that is easy yet exciting. As a native Metro Detroiter, I could easily visualize the settings, and he nailed it! Russ has a knack for character development, and I fell in love with the main character, Mandy, and her guardian angel, Ev. If you are looking for a great read that doesn't sugarcoat life, this is your book!" --T. J. Blaszyk, Pastor, One Oak Church "Russ Marrone's book is a well-written adventure that runs the reader through the gambit of emotions. Its imagery makes readers feel like they are there in each scene. This inspirational tale has it all. I loved reading The Battle for Abbessi .

" --Ron Carlone, film producer and writer "Russ has a knack for storytelling! This story takes you on a roller-coaster ride of adventure and emotion. Living in the Metro Detroit area made it really easy to relate to the story. I loved the plot twists and turns. I found myself wanting to find out what happens next to Mandy, the main character. This is an inspiring book with many life lessons--you will love it!" --Cheryl Kelly, High School Math Teacher and Realtor.