NEW BOOKS: 04/23/10

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The first in an epic two-book saga by beloved author Francine Rivers, this sweeping story explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters over several generations. Near the turn of the 20th century, fiery Marta leaves Switzerland determined to find life on her own terms. Her journey takes her through Europe and finally lands her with children and husband in tow in the central valley of California. Marta's experiences convince her that only the strong survive. Hildie, Marta's oldest daughter, has a heart to serve others, and her calling as a nurse gives her independence, if not the respect of her mother. Amid the drama of WWII, Hildie marries and begins a family of her own. She wants her daughter never to doubt her love-but the challenges of life conspire against her vow. Each woman is forced to confront her faulty but well-meaning desire to help her daughter find her God-given place in the world.

Just released March 16, 2010!


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You probably have questions about the Christian faith that you are afraid to ask, such as: How does a "relationship" with God really work? How can I communicate with a God who is invisible? Why don't I feel the presence of God that others seem to experience? Fortunately, best-selling author Philip Yancey has dared to ask these questions and, as a result, is able to teach us truths that even our Pastors never told us about the Christian faith. In this powerful volume Yancey will explain how your doubts and questions about the Christian life can be a means of Reaching for the Invisible God. This book is a wonderful guide for those who love God and are looking for more than pat answers to life's imponderables.


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We've all heard the newscasters and international politicians comment on what they think the Koran implies. But what does it really say? Taking you inside Islam's holy book, Richardson gives you a hard-hitting look at the doctrines and dogmas of the Muslim religion, including Muslim defenses of the Koran, fundamentalist strategies for world domination, and more. 144 pages, softcover from Regal.


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I met Cyndi in high school, and, after a storybook romance, we were married. But within six months, out lives were turned upside down when we learned that Cyndi has cancer. After eight amazing years marked by miracles and struggle, Cyndi passed away. My two young children and I were left to search for hope and meaning through the shards of shattered dreams. Yet what we learned had more to do with life than death. More to do with hope than grief. We learned about the beauty of love, the mercy of answered prayer, and the joy of living for heaven. And one night in the brilliance of a Colorado sunset, we saw the promise of new beginnings and the beautiful healing hand of God unveiling an eternity that is not that far away.

NEW BOOKS: 04/19/10

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This heartwarming collection of short stories is perfect for "want to" readers--those big on reading but short on time. From the story of an engaged couple looking for common ground amongst their dissimilarities to the account of a single mother's thoughts as her daughter desires to meet the father who left them, this collection of inspirational short stories is sometimes lighthearted, sometimes humorous, and often poignant. Focusing on the joys and heartaches of love--romantic love, love for family members, love between friends, even the love of an elderly gentleman for his pets--Short Stories for Long Rainy Days will bring gentle smiles, soft chuckles, and even a few tears as readers experience the manifold facets of love.


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Evoking the glories of romance for a new generation of lovers and romantics, Forget-Me-Nots is a beautiful collection of illustrations and text depicting the variety of valentines, ribbons, miniatures and other momentos once passed on by Victorian lovers. Full-color photographs.




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Author Jane Hamilton leads us through the arid life of Ruth Grey, who extracts what small pleasures and graces she can from a tiny Illinois town and the broken people who inhabit it. Ruth's prime tormentor is her mother May, whose husband died in World War II and took her future with him. More poor familial luck has given Ruth a brother who is a math prodigy; Matt sucks up any stray attention like a black hole. Ruth is left to survive on her own resources, which are meager. She struggles along, subsisting on crumbs of affection meted out by her Aunt Sid and, later, her screwed-up husband Ruby. Hamilton has perfect pitch. So perfect that you wince with pain for confused but fundamentally good Ruth as she walks a dead-end path. The book ends with the prospect of redemption, thank goodness--but the tale is nevertheless much more bitter than sweet.


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Religion is for the weak-minded - that has been Lurlene Scott's creed for as long as she's worked at First Church. For over twenty years she has faithfully served as secretary to Pastor Bob, though never embracing the gospel he proclaims. After all, Lurlene was abandoned as a young wife and mother, and she still managed to raise a son on her own without the "crutch of faith." Her only regret is that her talented, creative son is still single. So when a prayer request comes across her desk, Lurlene can't resist playing matchmaker with the young woman's plea. But what if all is not what it seems behind the request? While her son is falling head over heels in love, Lurlene comes face-to-face with the past and finds her faithless world shaken. Is love and belief within her grasp? Or will her faltering prayer be another disappointment in the life she's worked so hard to build?


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Anchored in Love is the heartwarming saga of the Carters' climb to nationwide popularity, and it is, at the same time, a sweeping history of country music in the past fifty years - from the primitive melodies of the plow to multimillion dollar business of the seventies.




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In this brisk biography, Donald, former editor-in-chief of Harvard University Press, ascribes Teddy Roosevelt's popularity to his combination of charisma and substance; he was an electrical, magnetic speaker, according to one contemporary newspaper account, and he hit themes that resonated with ordinary folks, such as honesty in government and opportunity for all. In the White House, Roosevelt established a model of positive, active governance and insisted that the president was more powerful than any business tycoon. Donald pays particular attention to Roosevelt's pioneering conservancy efforts, and she suggests that one of his most important acts was to appoint Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. to the Supreme Court. Donald also touches on the personal: his grief when his first wife died, and his passionate love for his second wife, with whom he set a new standard for presidential domestic life, entertaining with a gusto unmatched until the Kennedys.


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Take an inspiring behind-the-scenes glimpse at one of country music's most famous couples. Learn about Alan and Denise's struggles and success, their love story and the near-failure of their marriage---and how rediscovering their faith dramatically shaped their lives. Includes an exclusive CD featuring their wedding song and Alan's new composition about their shared journey. 256 pages, hardcover from Nelson.


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Twenty years have passed since youngest daughter Belinda's story in Love Finds a Home. Marty and Clark's spiritual heritage has been lovingly passed on to their children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And now beloved granddaughter Virginia faces the test of her young life. Caught in that difficult period between childhood and adulthood, feeling that she Doesn't really fit anywhere, Virginia struggles against what she considers to be unreasonable restrictions and expectations.A lively new girl arrives at school, and Jenny seems to represent everything that Virginia is longing for--her looks, her daring, her alluring freedom from constraints. But then comes the day neither girl will ever forget?


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This historical novel set in the Canadian prairies in the early 1900s is the third book in the "A Prairie Legacy" series. It continues the story of Virginia Simpson as she marries Jonathan and struggles with him to begin and nurture a family and a successful, horse-breeding farm. Although somewhat dependent on the earlier novels, this book could also be enjoyed on its own. It would probably appeal most to young adult girls who like gentle, heartwarming tales featuring characters with a strong, traditional Christian faith.


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The fortune was not supposed to befall him.Jason Boyer had known all along his father's business empire would pass to different hands. Which suited him just fine. The money was crooked and the power corrupt. But when an accident claims the old man's life, everyone is stunned by the unveiling of the will.With the passing of the Boyer crown, power-hungry politicians and shady business partners all try to force Boyer's hand. Fighting the temptation of influence and riches, he simply wants to be a better man than his father--but attempting to stand for what is right soon brings murderous consequences.


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In a town like Cape Light, there's always room at the inn. But when hardships bring people under one roof, things don't always go smoothly.Sam and Jessica Morgan look forward to celebrating Christmas together. But when they're awakened by the smoke alarm in the midst of one quiet night, they barely make it outside before their beloved house is engulfed in flames. Meanwhile, single mom Julie Newton and her seven-year-old daughter appear on Jack Sawyer's doorstep, thanks to bad weather, a broken-down car, and a dead cell phone battery. And though Jack, still mourning the loss of his wife, feels none of the holiday spirit, he can't turn them away. As Sam and Jessica become perpetual guests in others' homes, trying to piece their future back together, and Jack finds his frozen heart melting day by day, it soon becomes clearer than ever that miracles can happen even in the humblest of settings.


We have books: The King's Daughter, Yesterday Framed in Today, Ester Reid's Awakening, The Man of the House, and As in a Mirror
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Suppose Christ had come to earth, not two thousand years ago but in modern times? How would people receive him? For author Isabella MacDonald Alden modern times was 1898. In one of her most unique and intriguing novels she tells the story of His coming to a small town in rural America.

NEW BOOKS: 04/12/10

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God's Little Instruction book is an inspirational collection of quotes and Scriptures that will motivate you to live a meaningful, productive and happy life. Some books have quotes, and some have Scriptures, but we wanted to combine both to provide not just man's insight, but to include the wisdom of the ages - God's Word. Basic, practical and filled with the timeless wisdom of the Bible, this delightful book offers a road map to succeed in the daily journey of life.


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City girl Jessie, orphaned at sixteen, struggles to adjust to life with her barely known aunt and uncle in the tiny town of Bradleyville, Kentucky. Eight years later (1968), she plans on leaving-to follow in her revered mother's footsteps of serving the homeless. But the peaceful town she's come to love is about to be tragically shattered. Threats of a labor strike rumble through the streets, and Jessie's new love and her uncle are swept into the maelstrom. Caught between tries to deny that Bradleyville is rolling toward violence and destruction.

NEW BOOKS: 04/05/10

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This exclusive collection of inspiring contemporary romances features African-American characters by African-American authors.
In Lillian Meredith's A Change of Script, Natalie forsakes her dream of being an actress to create a Black History museum. She's determined to become an actress someday, but God may have other plans...
In Cecilia Dowdy's Someone for Toni, Toni doesn't want Christ in her life. Then Brian, her ex-fiancee, wants to reunite and her bakery is set on fire. Will God help her when she seeks His help at last?
Audra, in Aisha Ford's The Joy Business, celebrates Christmas all year. But Nick hates Christmas because it reminds him of a painful childhood. Can they have the life together they both long for?


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When Thea James discovers a puzzling list inside a vintage vase, she finds four names on the list . . . including her own! Follow this small-town antique dealer as she becomes a relentless detective on the trail of a killer in this page-turner mystery.




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The first-person narration of Victoria's life and loves, taking her from plump, pouting girlhood to the unamused "grandmother of Europe," unfolds replete with familiar incidents and anecdotes of her 64-year reign. The cast of male supporters is large: the dominating consort, Prince Albert; the reprobate heir, "Bertie," who could never please his royal parents; the men on whom she depended: ministers like Disraeli and Gladstone, servants like Scotsman John Brown. For young or unsophisticated readers, this is an uncomplicated introduction to Victoria's many roles.


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A few weeks before Christmas, 1895, Emily Radley, the sister of Charlotte Pitt (last seen with husband, Thomas Pitt, in Buckingham Palace Gardens), answers a summons from Father Tyndale, spiritual leader of a small Western Ireland community. The Catholic priest is concerned about Emily's dying aunt, Susannah Ross, who's been estranged from her family since marrying outside their Protestant faith. Once in Ireland, Emily finds her aunt's entire village in the grip of fear, haunted by a secret. A shipwreck during a ferocious storm, the rescue of a young man from the sea's clutches and another young man's mysterious murder complicate Emily's mission.


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It is October 1844. With the death of the evil Colonel Mahon and the end of the greatest potato famine in living memory, it seems peace and prosperity are finally on the way to Ballynockanor. But is this the calm before the storm? As Kate awaits the birth of their baby, Joseph is in hiding in London. Trying to find his way to Ireland and to his beloved wife, Joseph fights against the forces that seek to block their reunion.
This fourth book in the Galway Chronicles portrays the impact of the tragic potato famine that would kill or displace a third of the population of Ireland. Set in a place and time in Ireland's history that affects the age in which we now live, this novel follows the fight for freedom by passionate Irishmen and brings the heroism and heartbreak to life for modern readers. From the horror of famine to the plots of ruthless men, All Rivers to the Sea gives a human face to the troubles that brought so many Irish to the shores of America.


Books One and Two of the Wayward Wind Series: Winds of Promise and To Gather the Wind
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It's a journey full of danger, excitement--and surprises. Eighteen thousand miles between New York and California. The threat of pursuit, the perils of yellow fever, the problems of taking on unexpected passengers, and the rigors of rounding the Horn are only the beginning. For brave, impulsive Rafer Maddox, this trip will introduce him to a boy and to a woman who will change his life forever--and bring his own soul closer to the will of the Almighty. Winds of Promise brings a colorful cast of characters and an unforgettable era alive in rich and historically accurate detail.


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New York journalist Philip Bradley simply cannot forget the Amish people he met while on assignment in Pennsylvania - particularly blind Rachel Yoder - for whom he seeks a cure. Rachel knows she must confront the past to find a cure, but as the memories of the trauma she suffered begin to resurface, she questions whether she can bear the agonizing road to recovery.


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Annie Zook, the only daughter of an Old Order Amish preacher, wants to please her parents and her community, but a hidden passion stands in the way. Creating art is strictly forbidden by Annie's church district. Her secret has already cost her the affection of handsome Rudy Esh. She must choose between her art and the People . . . the only life she knows.


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After looking behind her shoulder one day and seeing the one thing she is most afraid of, Melissa James leaves her home and family behind and flees to Amish Country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She rents a room from Lela Denlinger, striving to find the peace and sanctuary that Lela seems to have found. But is Melissa bringing a new danger into the peaceful Amish community? And what secrets will come to light when Melissa's husband searches for the reasons behind her disappearance? David and Beverly Lewis, paperback, 313 pages.

NEW BOOKS - 03/29/10

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Whether you want to whip up a light and fluffy story of your family for the next holiday gathering, or craft the world's greatest novel by drawing upon your personal and family history, this is a very practical writing guide appropriate for experienced writers and complete novices alike.




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Born into a respected Irish-Anglo family in 1860, Charles loves his native land and its long-suffering but irrepressible people. As a healer, he travels the countryside dispensing traditional cures while soaking up stories and legends of bygone times–and witnessing the painful, often violent birth of land-reform measures destined to lead to Irish independence.
At the age of forty, summoned to Paris to treat his dying countryman–the infamous Oscar Wilde–Charles experiences the fateful moment of his life. In a chance encounter with a beautiful and determined young Englishwoman, eighteen-year-old April Burke, he is instantly and passionately smitten–but callously rejected. Vowing to improve himself, Charles returns to Ireland, where he undertakes the preservation of the great and abandoned estate of Tipperary, in whose shadow he has lived his whole life–and which, he discovers, may belong to April and her father.


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Annie Trenton and her late husband's partner, Silas Crockett, step off the train at the great world's fair in Chicago and walk smack into political intrigue. When a stranger accidentally collides with Silas, more than a satchel is unintentionally exchanged, drawing Annie, Silas, and a handsome rodeo rider into a world of deceptions and conspiracies. When Annie's keen powers of observation threaten to expose devious plots, more than her exhibition plans hang in the balance. Will Annie lose her life before she has a chance to surrender her heart?


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Bruce Feiler set out on a personal quest to better understand our common patriarch. Traveling in war zones, climbing through caves and ancient shrines, and sitting down with the world's leading religious minds, Feiler uncovers fascinating, little-known details of the man who defines faith for half the world.
Both immediate and timeless, Abraham is a powerful, universal story, the first-ever interfaith portrait of the man God chose to be his partner. Thoughtful and inspiring, it offers a rare vision of hope that will redefine what we think about our neighbors, our future, and ourselves.


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Where God Was Born combines the adventure of a wartime chronicle, the excitement of an archaeological detective story, and the insight of personal spiritual exploration. Taking readers to biblical sites not seen by Westerners for decades, Feiler's journey uncovers little-known details about the common roots of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and affirms the importance of the Bible in today's world. In his intimate, accessible style, Feiler invites readers on a never-in-a-lifetime experience. Feiler takes a perilous helicopter dive over Jerusalem, treks through secret underground tunnels, and locates the spot where David toppled Goliath.After being airlifted into Baghdad, Feiler visits the Garden of Eden and the birthplace of Abraham, and makes a life-threatening trip to the rivers of Babylon. Feiler explores the home of the Bible's first messiah and uncovers the secret burial place of Queen Esther. Feiler discovers that at the birth of Western religion, all faiths drew from one another and were open to coexistence. Feile's bold realization is that the Bible argues for interfaith harmony. It cannot be ceded to one side in the debate over values. Feiler urges moderates to take back the Bible and use its powerful voice as a beacon of shared ideals.


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Women of Faith equals joy! Triumphant joy, exuberant joyoutrageous joy! And no wonder. Because as this sparkling, love-and-laughter-filled book reveals, we serve an outrageously joyful God.
Dipping their pens in infectious good humor, authors and Women of Faith conference speakers Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, and Thelma Wells offer irresistible reasons for rejoicing in every circumstance of life. Using the metaphor of a circus, they encourage us to revel in three rings of God's love. They join us in skipping across the high wire of his grace, falling back in the safety net of peace, celebrating his hope, and laughing aloud in the freedom that lets us live our lives with abandon.
Outrageous Joy introduces one attraction after another - but there's never any competition among the acts! Each chapter has show-stopping truths to reveal about joyous Christian living!


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The first in the newly repackaged Kensington Chronicles series, The Hawk and the Jewel sweeps readers from the tapestried halls of Victorian England to the alabaster courts of Arabia. For years Lord Gallagher's family thought Sunny had perished with Lady Gallagher in storm-tossed seas off the Arabian coast. Unknown to them, the beautiful violet-eyed toddler has been found and taken to the palace of Darhabar, where she was raised as the ruler's own child. Now the emir, Ahman Khan, had contacted the family and asked them to send a ship for her. Why after all this time? And what of the mysterious gift he had sent with her? Brandon Hawkesbury, friend of the Gallagher's and appealing young captain of the vessel, gazed at Sunny as she came aboard. It would not be easy for the restless girl to accept a new life...a new family...a new faith. Brandon put aside these thoughts as he turned his ships toward sea. For now, Sunny was going home. What lay ahead was in God's hands.


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Isabelle Gayerre, fleeing a life of servitude, refuses to be owned by anyone, yet soon finds her heart in danger of being possessed by the godless Captain Josiah Carter. Can Isabelle trust him to help her escape new Orleans without losing her heart?




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Leslie Williams hurries out to her car on a typical workday morning and discovers a dead body inside. Why was the corpse left for her to find? And what is the meaning of the message pinned to its chest?In Coral Moon, the senseless murder of a beloved Kanner Lake citizen spirals the small Idaho town into a terrifying glimpse of spiritual forces beyond our world. What appears true seems impossible. Or is it?


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To look at her today, you'd never know that she was a teenage runaway, bride at 17, parent at 20, and an agoraphobic. But something changed popular Women of Faith speaker Clairmont! Sharing her entire life story for the first time, she delivers a powerful message of hope, healing, and transformation.


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Our God is not distant deity, but a passionate, loving Father. Because of his love he has often wooed us with a life filled with unparalleled beauty, intriguing relationship and wonderful adventure. But we often reject his advances in order to pursue our careers, find self-fulfillment and seek after any number of lovers who are far less wild. In The Sacred Romance John Eldredge and Brent Curtis challenge us to let go of these "less-wild lovers" so that we can begin the journey back to the passionate lover of our souls. Don't miss this opportunity to return to the intimacy, beauty and adventure of life with God.


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Who is this woman? McKay Harrington wondered. After chasing and killing an outlaw in the Boulder foothills, Harrington finds himself critically wounded and dependent upon a mysterious woman named Callie. When Harrington returns to his job at the Treasury Department, an unexpected encounter reveals a dangerous masquerade... Can McKay Harrington penetrate the wall of secrecy surrounding Calliehat about the love growing in his heart for this woman of mystery?

NEW BOOKS - 04/02/2010

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Spanning three generations, the compelling novels of the Abram's Daughters series feature five courting-age sisters, their extended family, and their quaint Old Order community, whose way of life and faith in God are as enduring as their signature horse and buggy. Or so it seems... In this suspenseful conclusion to the series, readers will thrill to another gripping story with Lewis's trademark captivating twists and turns, and startling answers to the compelling questions set into motion in the first book, The Covenant.


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The Ebersols are raising their four daughters on a firm foundation of Plain traditions and carry that heritage into the future, safe and secure in their cloistered community. But Sadie, the oldest, has found little appeal in her Amish life compared to the lure of the world outside. When Sadie's traditional rumschpringe before embracing baptism goes terribly awry, sister Leah's life may also be forever altered by a secret pact.


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Based on historical characters and events, A Sweetness to the Soul recounts the captivating story of young, spirited Oregon pioneer Jane Herbert who at the age of twelve faces a tragedy that begins a life-long search for forgiveness and love. In the years that follow, young Jane finds herself involved in an unusual and touching romance with a dreamer sixteen years her senior, struggles to make peace with an emotionally distant mother, and fights to build a family of her own. Filled with heart-warming insight and glimpses of real-life pain, A Sweetness to the Soul paints a brilliant picture of love that conquers all obstacles and offers a powerful testimony to the miracle of God's healing power.


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In 1852, a close-knit community begins a westward trek along the Oregon Trail. Only 11 women and their children survive. These books tell their amazing story.







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Santa Rita mayor and congressional hopeful Maddy Glenn doesn't need any trouble. But when actress Catherine Anderson---Maddy's cousin---returns home to star in the local dinner theater, her chauffeur's body is found floating in her pool! A hastily revised script has ominous implications for Catherine. Will her role turn deadly? 333 pages, softcover from Zondervan.


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Maddy Glenn, the major of Santa Rita, has decided to run for a congressional seat. As some of the council members begin political maneuvers to take her place, strange happenings begin to occur in their quiet little coastal town. A strange man is found dead in his car parked in Maddy's reserved space at city hall.