THE HOBGOBLINS, a novel on John Bunyan

by Douglas Bond

Watch the ShaneScribe interview with author Douglas Bond, sharing the story behind THE HOBGOBLINS.

Written in the persona of Harry Wylie, companion of the rebel John Bunyan, corrupted by the village blasphemer in his youth, who gives his eyewitness version of the life of Bunyan, including their service in the English Civil War, the various trials of Bunyan, and his imprisonment, where Harry has become jailer; Harry believes people never change, and Bunyan’s principled stand against civil tyranny he long dismisses as yet another expression of his rebellion.

“Even readers who’ve not read John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress will thoroughly enjoy this marvelous story.” ~BURK PARSONS, senior pastor, St Andrew’s Chapel; chief publishing officer, Ligonier Ministries; editor, Tabletalk Magazine

“Douglas Bond has done it again—a superb, gripping story based around the best-selling author of all time—John Bunyan. By using Bunyan’s own words, setting them in historical context, and applying his love of the subject, Bond sets us firmly in 17th Century England. He weaves his story around the transformation of the tinker of Elstow in a highly accessible manner. A thoroughly good read which I highly recommend.” ~ JOHN HINSON, Licensed Lay Minister, Elstow Abbey and Abbey tour guide

“ In this exciting and moving book, Douglas Bond introduces readers to one of Christianity’s great heroes. Written from the perspective of John Bunyan’s rogue friend turned jailor, this lively story echoes with Bunyan’s own words as he passed through many trials and temptations on his pilgrim way to the Celestial City.” ~DR. JOEL R. BEEKE, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids