What’s a book you think deserves a sequel?
If you look beyond Scripture, C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters deserves a full, modern sequel.
The book is a witty, eye-opening look at spiritual warfare. It is written as a series of letters from an older, experienced demon (Screwtape) in Hell to his nephew (Wormwood). The goal of the demons is to subtly trick, distract, and tempt their human “patient” into damnation.
Readers on TrueChristian often discuss how this book brilliantly exposes our everyday blind spots and distractions. It acts as a mirror for Christian living.
A modern sequel could easily explore these same demonic tactics updated for 2026.
For example, imagine a new set of letters tackling:
- Endless scrolling and distraction: How an addiction to short-form video keeps people from taking time for quiet prayer.
- Online outrage and division: How social media arguments destroy empathy and Christ-like love in the heart.
- Digital perfection: How curated influencer lifestyles breed discontentment and pride in our own lives.
Interestingly, Lewis did write a single short follow-up essay called “Screwtape Proposes a Toast”. However, the core concept could fill an entirely new book.
If you like thought-provoking reads, I can help you decide what to read next by:
- Suggesting other great C.S. Lewis books (like The Great Divorce)
- Listing popular Christian fiction thriller authors (like Frank Peretti)
- Recommending books on spiritual growth and theology (like J.I. Packer’s Knowing God)