Between Two Fires

The fallen angels, exiled in Hell, test a silent God. First they send famine — rains rot the grain, livestock die, men devour the newly buried. Then they stir war: an island king invades his neighbor, and the long bloodletting between England and France begins. When God makes no answer to either affliction, Lucifer proposes the final test. They will murder the seed of Adam with a Great Plague. If God does not rouse Himself to save His favorite creature, His sleep is deep enough that they may storm Heaven and tear it down. The year is 1348. The pestilence falls upon the earth. And the Lord make

Lesson 1: The Girl in the Barn

This principle from Between Two Fires is backed by Christopher Buehlman's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: The Priest's Best Wine

This principle from Between Two Fires is backed by Christopher Buehlman's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply Between Two Fires's Lessons

The real value of Between Two Fires lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Christopher Buehlman's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"The Girl in the Barn" — Christopher Buehlman, Between Two Fires

About the Author

Christopher Buehlman is the author of Between Two Fires. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.