Michele Chynoweth - Böcker

Rory Justice leads a relatively normal life as a conservative, middle-aged ad agency account executive. He doesn’t like to rock the boat, but that’s just what happens when his retired FBI agent father, on his deathbed, asks Rory to hand-deliver a sealed letter to the Las Vegas sheriff’s department. The letter details plans by an Islamic State mafia to destroy the city with an underground nuclear bomb. Instead, Rory tries to run from his dad’s request by jumping onto a cruise ship, only to find himself entangled in a series of horrific misfortunes that leave him with little choice but to try to help save this city of sin. A modern-day story based on the Bible’s Book of Jonah, The Runaway Prophet reminds us that we can try to run from God’s call but we can’t hide, and that sometimes, by rescuing other people, God rescues us in the process.

Rory Justice leads a relatively normal life as a conservative, middle-aged ad agency account executive. He doesn’t like to rock the boat, but that’s just what happens when his retired FBI agent father, on his deathbed, asks Rory to hand-deliver a sealed letter to the Las Vegas sheriff’s department. The letter details plans by an Islamic State mafia to destroy the city with an underground nuclear bomb. Instead, Rory tries to run from his dad’s request by jumping onto a cruise ship, only to find himself entangled in a series of horrific misfortunes that leave him with little choice but to try to help save this city of sin. A modern-day story based on the Bible’s Book of Jonah, The Runaway Prophet reminds us that we can try to run from God’s call but we can’t hide, and that sometimes, by rescuing other people, God rescues us in the process.

"Chynoweth manages to make the story feel incredibly visceral. She shows a talent for taking small details from the original Bible story and turning them into valuable plot developments…the key to the novel's success is the author's ability to provide deep insights into her characters' tumultuous mental states. A bold, tragic, and emotionally exploratory drama." - KIRKUS REVIEWS Banned from their home in the Navajo Nation as a result of their disobedience, Eliza and Alex Trellis build a new life for themselves and their two sons. Although life is a daily struggle, the boys grow up healthy and happy—until the oldest son Cameron starts to become envious of his younger brother and bandmate Austin, who gets everything he wants—fame, fortune and all that goes with it. Jealous that his brother seems to unfairly gain the attention of their parents, the accolades of the world and the love of his girl, Cameron seeks to find justice once and for all. A modern-day take on the story of Cain and Abel, The Jealous Son portrays what happens when envy goes too far.

The "Peace Maker" is the contemporary retelling of the story of David and Abigail in the Bible’s First Book of Samuel. The characters come to life in the setting of a current US Presidential election---Leif Mitchell is selected from his humble life as a horse rancher and country rock singer to become Governor of Kentucky and then run as the Republican candidate against powerful and narcissistic US Democratic Senator Darren Richards of New York, a behind-the-scenes abusive alcoholic. A powerful Darren will stop at nothing to bring Leif down, causing Leif to reconsider his high road approach to politics. When the campaigns get ugly and dangerous, First Lady hopeful Chessa Richards is faced with a tough decision. Should she try to preserve peace at all costs, protecting many who might become collateral damage as a result of the ensuing battle, and in turn possibly sacrifice her future and risk her own life? Should she try to stop Leif from stooping to her husband’s level, which may ruin his candidacy but save his soul? This gripping novel full of suspense and romance will encourage you in times of decision and doubt to rely on God’s guidance and to have courage to do the right thing no matter what the cost.

Seth Jacobs has it all…health, wealth, a beautiful wife and three children, a great career, a mansion in greater Boston…and in a series of reversals of fortune beyond his control, Seth loses it all. His friends, who suggest God has a reason for inflicting so much loss and pain upon him, challenge Seth’s faith. Suffering, he asks God, as we all do, “Why is this happening to me?” and receives an unexpected answer. A modern-day story based on the Bible’s Book of Job, The Faithful One inspires us all to have a little faith no matter what.

Seth Jacobs has it all…health, wealth, a beautiful wife and three children, a great career, a mansion in greater Boston…and in a series of reversals of fortune beyond his control, Seth loses it all. His friends, who suggest God has a reason for inflicting so much loss and pain upon him, challenge Seth’s faith. Suffering, he asks God, as we all do, “Why is this happening to me?” and receives an unexpected answer. A modern-day story based on the Bible’s Book of Job, The Faithful One inspires us all to have a little faith no matter what.