Oxford, MI Author Reimagines Ancient Israel Through Christian Fantasy Lens

Michigan author John Kowalski announces the release of Heavenly Places 4: Diaspora.

OXFORD, MI / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2026 / Diaspora is the pulse‑pounding continuation of Kowalski's award‑winning Christian Fantasy Adventure series blending biblical epic fantasy, portal fantasy, and high‑stakes spiritual warfare fiction. The new novel launches readers back into Aeramor, where prophecy unfolds, principalities and powers exert their strength, and the faithful must endure hardships in the face of exile.

Seven years after the miracles at Mt. Carmel, darkness once again stirs across the Fertile Crescent of Aeramor. As the people of Judah confront prophecies fulfilled, Claire, called once more to stand Coram Deo, is thrust back into a world of magic, danger, and divine purpose. She returns to find Adonai's people wounded, stubborn, doubtful, and on the brink of despair. With beloved companions and bold new allies, Claire must guide ten thousand exiles through treacherous landscapes, spiritual warfare, and enemies determined to destroy them before they reach their destination.

In Diaspora, the greatest threats are not monsters or men, they are fear, rebellion, and the slow erosion of hope.

Each book in the previous trilogy won BookFest Awards in the Christian Fantasy genre. Heavenly Places 3: Gracia Dei, recently won the 2026 Pencraft Award for Christian fantasy. The judges said in their announcement, "Your clarity, insight, and ability to empower readers made Heavenly Places 3: Gracia Dei stand out in a highly competitive field." John Kowalski, the author, said, "Diaspora is about calling, courage, and the faith required to walk boldly into the unknown. This chapter of the Heavenly Places saga explores what happens when ordinary believers are asked to carry extraordinary burdens, and how hope survives even in exile."

Heavenly Places 4: Diaspora marks the beginning of a compelling new trilogy while continuing the award-winning Heavenly Places saga that has earned recognition for its distinctive blend of Christian faith, biblical inspiration, and epic fantasy storytelling. Through themes of exile, perseverance, and hope, John Kowalski invites readers into a richly imagined world where faith is tested and courage is refined. Heavenly Places 4: Diaspora will be available to pre-order beginning on August 15, 2026, and will launch officially on September 9, 2026, through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ingram, and other major book retailers. For review copies, interview requests, or additional information, visit www.johnkowalskiauthor.com or contact John Kowalski using the information provided below.

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