Son of Angels

Son of Angels is a series of young adult Christian fiction novels by Jerel Law. The first book in the series, "Spirit Fighter", was released on April 3, 2012 through Thomas Nelson and the second, "Fire Prophet", was released on December 11, 2012. The third book, "Shadow Chaser" was released on May 7, 2013. The fourth book, "Truth Runner", was released on November 5th, 2013.
Of the series, Law stated that he began writing the books as a way to "connect [his children] with the Bible in a relevant way for them" after noticing that there were not many books similar to the "Percy Jackson" and "Harry Potter" series.
Synopsis.
Spirit Fighter.
The book starts with 13-year-old Jonah Stone getting up from bed and getting ready for the basketball tryouts. When he doesn't get in, he gets frustrated and prays. In frustration, Jonah kicks a soccer ball which ends up rocketing to the sky rather than going to the goal. When Jonah tells his dad about the incident, he tests his theory and later tells Jonah a fascinating family secret. His mom is 1/2 angel, which makes him and his siblings 1/4 angel.
When Jonah's mom is kidnapped by fallen angels, it is up to him and his sister Eliza to save her. With their special powers along the way, Jonah and Eliza have an adventure in New York that they would have never dreamed of before. They find their mom at Belvedere Castle with seven other 1/2 angels beside her. Jonah and Eliza use their powers to rescue them, but are caught by the fallen angels. Jonah, Eliza, and the rest of the Nephilim are about to be killed when Marduk, the commander of the fallen angels, stops them. He says that the "BOSS" doesn't want them killed. He wants them to be his servants. When Marduk is about to hypnotize Jonah's mom Eleanor, Jonah shoots an arrow at him to stop. Marduk grabs it, breaks it in half, and transports Jonah to a different place.
Marduk wants Jonah to bow down to him, but Jonah refuses to. Jonah runs up the stairs to the roof, where he gets caught by Marduk, again, who commands him to worship him and be his servant. When Jonah still refuses, Marduk pushes him out of the roof to die. Jonah gets rescued by Archangel Michael, who gives him an angel blade, the key source to fight fallen angels. Jonah returns to Belvedere Castle just in time before his mom gets hypnotized by Marduk. Jonah, Eliza, and Eleanor all defeat the fallen angels and free the Nephilim from Marduk's grasp.
Fire Prophet.
One year ago, Jonah and Eliza Stone discovered that their mom was a 1/2 angel, a nephilim, which makes them and their little brother Jeremiah 1/4 angels, or quarterlings. After saving their mother and the other nephilims from the fallen angels, the Stone family enjoys some rest and relaxation. But when they are attacked by fallen angels at school, the Stone kids figure out that quarterlings all over the world are being targeted. They also learn why the fallen angels are doing this. Abaddon wants all of the quarterlings killed. The quarterlings are informed that the only way to keep them safe is to separate them from their parents. The kids undergo special training to help them discover their own unique angelic gifts, which come in handy when they embark on a mission to find a mysterious prophet who they believe holds the key to Abaddon’s defeat in a massive battle between good and evil. When the prophet dies she leaves her multi-colored scarf behind, and tells Jonah that he is a prophet too.
Shadow Chaser.
Many months have passed since part angel siblings Jonah, Eliza, and Jeremiah Stone began their angelic training. As part angels, or quarterlings, the siblings joined other children of nephilim to begin honing their special powers. In Shadow Chaser, Jonah’s story comes to resemble a modern-day Job as he’s faced with trials that affect his health, strength, relationships, and most-prized possessions. As he and the other quarterlings prepare for mid-term exams, their powers are tested once again in the most fierce battle against Abaddon’s forces yet. Will Jonah’s faith in Elohim continue to persevere as he fights Abaddon in his hardest battle yet?
Truth Runner.
It has been a trying six months for Jonah, Eliza, and Jeremiah Stone. They have been grieving over the loss of their nephilim mother, who was murdered by Abaddon’s forces. As part angels, the siblings have been in school with other children of nephilim to hone their special powers. Jonah has left Angel School and attempts to forget Elohim’s calling by moving back to his hometown and starting high school as a “normal” kid. Jonah can still see fallen angels and the evil they’re doing. When Jonah realizes the Fallen are attacking his friends without their knowledge, he is faced with a choice: continue to ignore it and forge his own path, or remember who he really is and fight for his friends.
Reception.
Publishers Weekly gave a positive review for the first novel "Spirit Fighter", but slightly criticized the audiobook version's narrator for "[dipping] a little into caricature in his portrayals". Kirkus Reviews gave a mixed review for "Fire Prophet", saying that Law made a "praiseworthy effort at gender and ethnic diversity" but that the "presentation of Christianity also gives short shrift to humble service or inner spirituality".