"Fans of [Lliteras's] earlier novels will enjoy the fast pace [of Descent] and his insistence on portraying ordinary people."

– John Mort, Booklist

"One of the many aspects of Lliteras’ writing is the style in which he places words on a page. His dialogue among his characters is set in the usual novel format but each very short chapter stuns, and opens the window for the next. Moving away from his novels about war and Vietnam in particular (and if you have not read them, do!), he takes us into the realm of spiritual aspects of Christianity in a manner that places us wholly in the framework of the significance of the concept of the crucifixion and resurrection and ascension and descent of the Holy Spirit in a manner that is revelatory to all people . . . This is yet another work by D. S. Lliteras that provokes a stringent ‘YES!’ from the reader. He sees the world as few are able, and shares the meaning of feeling with us. Quite simply, this is a brilliant little novel—especially for those who struggle with the concepts of sainthood and how it happens."

– Grady Harp, The San Francisco Review of Books

"Descent is an exciting return to Lliteras' biblical series . . . the result is another fine, poetic, spiritual novel . . . You can feel drama and tension on every page. I recommend this novel to fans of Lliteras' biblical books and his military books. He has produced another winner."

– David Wilson, The VVA Veteran

"Anyone who has read other works by D. S. Lliteras will recognize his riveting literary style . . . In [Descent], Lliteras has written a parable. He tells a fictitious story that serves as a protective shell for a moral lesson or a religious conviction. His words inspire rather than declare. They transform his listeners rather than dictating to them. He suggests an interpretation rather than demanding one. On the day of Pentecost, when tongues of fire descend upon the disciples enabling them to receive a Gift of the Spirit, the two refugees [in this novel] will hear two very different messages—and so will the readers of Descent."

– Carolyn Schriber, Military Writers Society of America Dispatches (MWSA)

"[P]ack[s] a lot into its short pages . . . easy to read . . . believable . . . thought-provoking. I found it so interesting that I actually am in the process of checking out a bunch of the author's other works!"

– Motherhood Moment (blog)

“I definitely like his [Lliteras'] writing style. His books really make me think. He's definitely an author worth checking out!”

– Motherhood Moment (blog)