Religious Mysteries

Mary Lou, a young Amish woman with cancer, is staying in the big city to receive treatment. When her housemates have to move out, she cannot return home because she has been shunned by her parents. Jonah, Mary Lou’s fiancé, is desperate to figure out how to care for her. In a moment of quiet, God speaks to Jonah. Will Jonah choose to embrace the Amish faith and marry his sickly love, or will he run again? Will Mary Lou recover to enjoy the married Amish lifestyle she so desperately craves? This is the 3rd book of a 5-book series.

When Father Bredder gets involved with murder—Heaven only knows what will happen next... In the 11th and final book in the Father Bredder series, Pierce Pearson, a condescending art collector and playwright is robbed by King Diamond, who has a long police record, who’s searching for “A Corner of Paradise.” But things go horribly wrong when Diamond ends up dead, and Pearson wounded. All clues lead to Father Bredder’s good friend Lt. Minardi’s estranged daughter and new husband (whom Minardi does not like). Because he’s too close to the suspects, Minardi is taken off the case, ...

Freed by Love is a short romantic suspense novella set in a medieval-like fantasy world. Lady Violet of Ramey is a member of the lesser nobility and has been married three times to successively higher-ranking noblemen. All three marriages ended in her widowhood, but the last may end her freedom. Fleeing her husband's castle the same night someone murders him, Violet is assumed guilty by many based on circumstantial evidence. She must stand trial. If she is returned to Ravensworth Castle, the verdict is decided before she ever sees a judge. Her family is able to arrange her trial in their ...

John Alexander Dowie (1847-1907) was a Scottish evangelist and “faith healer” who migrated to the United States from Australia in the late 1800s. Dowie was referred to by critics of his time as a “confidence man”, a person who appealed to the confidence of victims using deception to convince or persuade them out of money or into submission. In the case of Dowie’s Christian Catholic Church cult following, commonly referred to as “Zionites” or “Dowieites”, both money and power were gained.

He’d made mistakes...more than a few and probably didn’t deserve the second chance he’d been given. But he was going to do everything he could to prove himself worthy of it. Ray didn’t have a single doubt that a number of individuals were wondering where he’d disappeared to. With luck it would stay that way...but if it didn’t he probably wouldn’t be around to worry about it. Not even a week ago he’d arrived on the island with a windfall of money to his name but no where to go. Being given another chance was the last thing he expected when he arrived...or that it came from ...

What price success? When a tragedy sparked by a medieval letter brings Matt and Camilla together in London, they never could have imagined the death and peril that would accompany their search for answers. The letter, rumored to lead to a relic of Biblical importance, holds ancient clues that others are also desperate to uncover. Amidst the pressure and danger of the hunt, Matt and Camilla must confront their past heartbreaks and battle their inner doubts and beliefs. But even if they are successful, what will it mean for their faith? And what will it mean for their budding relationship? ...

The angel Bethany and her mortal love, Xavier, have already pushed the boundaries of Heaven with their relationship. In this conclusion to the Halo trilogy, the two take their love to the next, forbidden, step: They marry. At a time when they believe nothing will come between them again, they are faced with their most daunting challenge yet: the Sevens, a military order of angels designed to maintain balance in the universe. These soldiers won’t stop until their job is done - capture the wayward angel and send her home.

When Dorie and Ross MacAvoy return from their honeymoon in Scotland, much has changed. Police Captain Riley McDonough is dating Jenny Schaefer, the waitress at the Corner Café and server at the Doll House B&B for Dorie and Ross’s wedding. Dorie starts her new job at Daelin Police Department as a Liaison officer and researcher with Detectives Mavers and Akers. Ross starts a new job at the Chattahoochee Ranger Station with his new partner Felicity Johnson. When a series of church burglaries begin in Daelin, Dorie is confounded by the lab results saying the burglary suspect is a pregnant ...

At age fifty, Rev. Dr. Olympia Brown is at a turning point; shall she continue working as a College Professor or leave the Ivory Tower for good and become a Parish Minister. An invitation to serve as Summer Chaplain at a seaside conference center in Maine provides the ideal opportunity to get away and think things through—except it doesn’t. On the day she arrives a distraught (and closeted) crew members tries to hang himself. Despite the tragedy the conference center must open on schedule. Olympia Brown is called to minister to a ravaged community while trying to keep up the appearance ...

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Now it appears that they have an unknown and unlikely ally… Ava and Harper have reached out to one man in the hope that he can achieve what Simon believes they are unable to…unknowingly choosing the one man who is more than willing to take up their cause…It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while ...

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Now it appears that they have an unknown and unlikely ally…maybe two. But what does it mean when one of their allies becomes the new target… Suddenly there is another target.It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been staggering technological and environmental advances, human nature ...

In Sips of Truth, the illustrious thinker Valiant Thor (also known as the "Stranger at the Pentagon") discusses various aspects of the Bible and how the modern Westerner can benefit from a clear picture of their meaning.

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Do you believe in destiny? Do you believe in fate? Destiny and fate are what most people believe shapes their lives. Peter Lodge certainly wasn't like most people. He was wealthy, powerful, and in control. Unfortunately, one night changed everything for him. When he finally had a new beginning, and a chance at a fresh start, he was about to lose it all again. After leaving his life of luxury for a quaint, private life, Peter Lodge met someone who knew nothing of his past. Brenda came into his life and gave him hope for his future. When Brenda walked out of his life, he thought that ...

Have you ever reached a breaking point? Brenda has. She is tired; she’s tired of the drama and the pain. All the decisions and sacrifices she has made have worn her out. She doesn’t think she can keep up with it anymore. After a near-death situation put everything into perspective, Brenda decided that all she wanted in life was peace. The problem, though, was that her loved ones resisted. Instead of peace, she was met with even more conflict. Her husband, Peter, was at a breaking point of his own. He was juggling taking care of his wife, fatherhood, and two jobs. One of those jobs was ...

Some things are unforgivable. For Brenda, it’s abandonment. Being abandoned by the person who is supposed to care about her most, and protect her, is inexcusable. Brenda’s father abandoned Brenda, her sister Martha, and their mother, leaving them to struggle on their own. He never gave so much as a reason; he just up and vanished. Brenda’s father leaving was the worst thing she had experienced. The heartbreak and pain was so strong, she vowed to never forgive him. Still, her life was great now; she was pregnant, married to the love of her life, and she was finally happy, despite her ...

What do you want most in life? Like his wife, Peter just wants peace. He just wants to be able to relax with his wife and kid and other family members and be happy. He wants a calm and peaceful life free of all needless drama And Peter is determined to find that peace He is determined to shield and protect the ones he loves from troubles and pain. So from problem to problem, worry to worry, he is everywhere trying to make everything right But Peter is about to learn another vital lesson of life and companionship. What is this lesson? And will his dreams come true? Will he finally be able to...

When Father Bredder gets involved with murder—Heaven only knows what will happen next… When Father Bredder was persuaded to attend a concert by a string quartet, he expected an evening without much excitement. But when the first violinist dies of an apparent heart attack, Father Bredder can’t help but take note. As he conducts his investigation, he uncovers a history of murder and revenge dating back to World War II, all intermeshed with the story of an old and valuable violin. Named “A Red Badge Novel of Suspense” alongside Agatha Christie, Michael Innes, and Hugh Pentecost, The ...

Jonah’s fiancée is in a coma, and he’s wondering if life is still worth living. Do they still have a chance at happiness? Jonah can’t catch a break. While his fiancée, Mary Lou, is in a coma, he loses hope for their future, so he decides to numb the pain with alcohol. In a drunken stupor, he kisses his best friend’s beautiful younger sister, and he gets caught in the act by Mary Lou’s parents. Now, Jonah is wondering if life is still worth living. He’s made a mess of things, and even if Mary Lou does wake up, she will probably never forgive him. Will God redeem Jonah’s ...

Hiding is no longer enough…she needed answers…and to somehow understand the message her father left for her in the place where she spent so much time daydreaming as a teenager…she wasn’t daydreaming now… Mick Johnson might be dead but his killer is unknown and the clues leading to them are non-existent. Completely non-existent…which according to Jackson never ever happens. But Elijah Sullivan, the father she adored all her life left clues…she just has to unravel them even as she comes to terms with her feelings about Harper…and his for her…It’s the middle of the twenty-...