Make love, not war ... It's the sixties and everything is turned upside down...

Living in one of the most tumultuous decades of America's history, an eight-year-old African American girl, Shirley, is caught in the storm of Vietnam, of riots, protests, the civil rights movement, and her own family's efforts to cope with the strains of life. Yet, through a wise and eccentric old woman, she also discovers the tenacity of joy. Filled with drama and suspense, Mother Johnson and her best friend Ma Dear, with prayer and a good dose of laugher, beat back the shadows that threaten to overtake young Shirley's life. A powerful, eye-opening read!

A frank and riveting discussion of the spiritual warfare that takes place in our homes and on the streets of our communities. A daring tale that confronts contemporary racism in the church, abuse, homosexuality, and the overcoming power of prayer. Riding through Shadows is a favorite of prayer warriors and intercessors!

Reviews for Riding Through Shadows

"Foster's book offers important spiritual lessons about the power of the tongue, the effects of praise and prayer as a spiritual weapon, and the importance of spiritual deliverance."
--CBA Marketplace

"Foster's gift of imagination and description is evident throughout, as she paints graphic pictures of the spirit realm, including behind the scenes spiritual warfare."
--Christian Retailing

Riding Through Shadows is an enriching tale of an eight year girl named Shirley who's life parallel's that of many young girls with promise who grow up in a dysfunctional environment. ...usually the outcome of that reality almost always ends in catastrophe. However, in Riding Through Shadows, Sharon Ewell Foster brilliantly shows that no matter how catastrophic the circumstances may be, NOTHING is more powerful than the effectual, fervent prayers of the righteous.

"...Ms. Foster allows the genius of her writing to spill over into divine revelation as she takes the reader into the mystifying Spirit realm where Heavenly Hosts and demonic imps abound. Ms. Foster paints an unforgettable and somewhat gruesome picture of what a demon looks, thinks and acts like. She masterfully takes the reader into the mind of the demonic spirit, then cleverly exposes his agenda while capturing the reader by touting prayer as the most effective counteractive weapon to diffuse every evil plot of the enemy. Ms. Foster demonstrates through her unique and picturesque writing style that when Shirley or any named intercessor prays, those prayers reach the third heaven and the angelic hosts are summoned into action. The resplendent tales of spiritual warfare both captivate and inspire the reader with heavenly victories, which prove to be attainable, as long as prayer is taking place. With Riding Through Shadows Sharon Ewell Foster has given her readers a distinctive and effective Spiritual guide to help one move from a disparaging life filled with difficulties, depression and disillusion to one of healing, restoration and victory --“ all through the awesome power of prayer. Job well done! --"This book will change your prayer life!"
--Regina Malloy, Host, Heaven 600 Book Club from Baltimore, MD

"Once again, Sharon Ewell Foster has managed to captivate her readers, this time through the disparate lives of Shirley and Sheri. This book completely held my attention as I sought to understand Shirley now by learning (in flashback) about Shirley as a child. Not since Frank Peretti's This Present Darkness and Piercing The Darkness have I seen spiritual warfare so chillingly depicted in a work of fiction. My only problem with the book was that it had a cliffhanger ending! Now I have to wait until the sequel comes out to get the rest of Shirley's saga. Kudos to Ms. Foster for not being afraid to write from the depths of her soul and for not shying away from what some would consider to be a controversial departure from the easier style of her first two books. I can't wait until the sequel comes out!"
--Maurice Gray, author, "To Whom Much Is Given"

"When I read this book, I was suprised by the way Ms. Foster boldly approached spiritual matters. Keep in mind that this is a Christian book, written with Christian principals and understandings in mind. It's not at all surprising that some of the reviewers, in a nutshell, just didn't get it. Spiritual warfare is real and constant, and one who does not know or believe this may not realize the profoundness of this novel. It's kind of like how some people read the Bible for the wrong reasons (e.g. searching for fallicies, looking for something to argue about, etc.) and totally miss the point. I encourge people, Christians especially, to read this book looking for the message. See how well it lines up with the word, and look for rema. I promise it will be an enlightening experience. Before you read the book, or at least while you're reading it, study Ephesians 6, which lets us know how real spiritual warfare is.
This book is a rare gem of literature, but make sure you read it with your eyes and ears open, if you know what I mean. "Let he who has an ear...."
--Teresa Poindexter, Memphis, TN