In “Lord Sterling” (CrossBooks, 356 pages), Robert Blackwell’s adventure novel, readers follow Sterling and his companions on a quest. The Great Light’s power becomes more and more evident as the group of travelers gets involved in physical battles as well as battles for the souls of men. The more they trust and obey, the more power and guidance they receive.

Blackwell, a member of Saluda River Baptist Church in West Columbia, S.C., suggests that modern men, particularly modern Christian men, have been stripped of their masculinity. In “Lord Sterling,” he celebrates powerful men who demonstrate their strength — both natural and supernatural — by obediently following the quest set before them.

The author argues that the key to great strength is having faith in God. “Anyone with any amount of talent can do great things when they have a relationship with God and obey Him,” he says.

Blackwell is a media specialist, display and design artist, and a teacher. His book is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.