The Spirit War is an epic Life of Jesus parable. Epic in that it is a modern yet biblically based version of the greatest true story ever told - with all its human, angel and Godly struggles, guts and glory. A parable in that the tale is fantasy based on truths, told in a simple manner, to engage and captivate contemporary readers while presenting deep realities clearly.

Betrayal and Hope, Book 1 of the Spirit War trilogy, puts in place the cosmic biblical human-angel-demon background in which the entire series will unfold. It then presents an updated, plausible version of the traditional Christian nativity story: the birth of Jesus from a virgin mother; the Holy Family's escape to Egypt, despite Herod's child murderers out to kill the Messiah; the family's return after six years to Nazareth in Palestine.

Mary the Mother of Jesus and her husband Joseph are the main characters, along with the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, and the Roman soldier Longinus.