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New Release: Sovereign Evils

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Overcoming a ruthless drug syndicate, corrupt attorneys, and more than a century of governmental betrayal couldn’t happen by chance. One good man can make a difference.

Sovereign Evils by new Catholic author Dan La Fave is a compelling legal suspense novel with elements of literary fiction and romance.

Synopsis:
When battle-scarred Marine-turned-lawyer Rod Strong joins a small firm in Deadwood, South Dakota, little does he suspect that he’ll soon be cast on the front line in the war on drugs. Yet an e-mail by a whistleblower at the repurposed Homestake Gold Mine reveals a concealed opioid production facility almost a mile underground that puts him and his associates in the line of fire of those running the operation. After the woman he loves gets abducted, can Strong stop the syndicate’s enforcer from killing her?

Strong subsequently discovers a private prophecy revealed to a Jesuit priest by legendary Oglala Lakota Chief Red Cloud on his deathbed. Could Strong be the one meant to fulfill it by restoring sacred Black Hills land to the Oglala Lakota and giving hope to those consigned to life on the Pine Ridge reservation? To do so would take tens of millions of dollars he doesn’t have. Yet, providentially, the assets of the drug syndicate come under his control—along with the shocking discovery of the mastermind behind it.

Will divine intervention enable Strong to overcome seemingly impossible odds?

Sovereign Evils is available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle ebook.

Read the first few chapters for free right here!

What reviewers are saying about Sovereign Evils:

“What a story. Nothing unbelievable or contrived here, just an amazingly possible story in a most unusual setting. You’ve never read anything like it before, nor will you again.”
— Jennifer, Amazon.com reviewer

Nationally acclaimed attorney and former Marine, Dan La Fave taps into his vast reservoir of experience with the Black Hills and the law to present a compelling tale of personal tragedy, corruption, vigilante justice, valor and, ultimately, redemption. Having grown up in the Black Hills and practiced law throughout the country for more than a quarter century, La Fave is uniquely qualified to weave this unforgettable story.

New Release: The Butterfly Recluse

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A new inspirational, sweet summer romance by Catholic author Therese Heckenkamp. Special price: 99¢!

Learning to love is like learning to fly . . .

Eccentric. Weird. Crazy. Whatever people call her, Lila doesn’t mind. Most of the time. She finds solace in her sheltered world by raising butterflies and surrounding herself with their gentle beauty. They’re all she needs.

Most of the time.

Until a motorcycle-riding stranger roars up her driveway, invading her safe haven, throwing her life off-kilter, and forcing her to question everything. Persistent and stubborn, Harvey Sanford may be just what she needs—or everything she doesn’t.

He’s easy on the eyes, but hard on her emotions. What exactly is he after, and what is he not telling her? Should she safeguard her heart or follow it?

As a summer wedding approaches, Lila must decide how much she’s willing to risk for a chance at true happiness. In one intense night of desperation and revelation, she must confront her darkest fears—and hopefully discover that with faith and courage, shattered dreams can be restored, damaged hearts can love again, and broken wings can heal . . . maybe even fly.

Available in paperback and as a Kindle ebook.

New Release: The King’s Prey

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A brand new Catholic historical adventure novel for teens and young adults!

The King’s Prey: Saint Dymphna of Ireland by Catholic author Susan Peek is the latest release in her God’s Forgotten Friends series, and it’s a riveting read!

Will Dymphna escape her deranged father and his sinful desires?

An insane king. His fleeing daughter. Estranged brothers, with a scarred past, risking everything to save her from a fate worse than death. Toss in a holy priest and a lovable wolfhound, and get ready for a wild race across Ireland. 

Saint Dymphna is the patron saint of emotional disorders, depression, mental illness, nervous turmoil, and a host of other problems. Surely this little-known Irish princess is a saint for our times. But she doesn’t need to remain little-known. For the first time ever, the story of her life comes alive in this exciting new release for teens. Grab your copy today!

Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Cast Your Vote for Book of the Year

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Voting for the 2017 Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award is now open, and several Catholic novels are in the running, including Frozen Footprints, Seventy Times Seven, After the Thaw, and An Unexpected Role.

By casting your vote today, you give these Catholic books a chance at reaching a greater readership among all Christians.

Voting is easy, and takes less than a minute.

You can access the ballot here:
http://www.christianpublishers.net/17votes/

Spread the word by sharing this post with family and friends. Let’s make a Catholic novel a winner!

Voting will remain open through March 31, 2017. Winners of the award will be announced by May 1, 2017.

New Catholic Fiction for Christmas!

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These four brand-new Catholic fiction books feature Christmas themes and would make perfect gifts to give during the holy season. For men, women, teens, and children, there’s a book for everyone on your list! Simply click on a book’s image and you will be taken to the Amazon product page for more details.

Historical Adventure . . .

From Afar by Roger Thomas

Journey with the Magi as they search for a King they do not understand, and seek answers to questions lying in the deepest parts of their souls–providing they survive the dangers of the journey.
187 pages
$3.99 Kindle ebook
$14.95 paperback

 

A Heartwarming Romance . . .

Ornamental Graces by Carolyn Astfalk

Emily’s the kind of girl Dan’s always dreamed of–sweet, smart, and sincere. But he’s made a mess of his life and ruined his chances for earning the love and trust of a woman like her. Will he ever be free from his shady past and the ex-girlfriend who refuses to stay there?
358 pages
$3.99 Kindle ebook
$15.99 paperback

 

An Inspirational Journey . . .

Agnes’ Gift by Kristelle Angelli

On Christmas Eve, an angel appears to take Jenna on an extraordinary journey through the mysteries of the Rosary, and she must decide if there is more to the Faith of her childhood than she previously thought.
256 pages
$2.99 Kindle ebook
$9.99 paperback

 

A Children’s Story . . .
The Forgotten Christmas Saint: Saint Anastasia
(God’s Forgotten Friends for Children, Volume 3)
by Susan Peek

Of all the saints in Heaven, Saint Anastasia is the only one whose feast day falls on Christmas itself! Join her and her best friend, Saint Theodota, as they bravely prove their love for God and neighbor, even unto the sacrifice of their own lives.
Ages 3-10
40 pages
$12.95 paperback

Book Review: Animals of God, Volume Two

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Since we enjoyed the first book so much, my kids and I
couldn’t wait to dive into this second volume of Animals of God by Susan Peek. Sure enough, this book was as delightful and entertaining as the first!

This volume contains two well-developed stories. In the first, two captive, ravenous lions anticipate their next meal—a human sentenced to die in the Colosseum—but when the lions race to attack the beautiful young Thecla, something amazing happens!

In the second story, Chester the gosling longs to be just like his older brother Cuthbert, so he joins him on a daring cornfield raid. When a horrible fate befalls his brother, Chester believes all hope is lost—until he witnesses a miracle and learns the true meaning of the word “saint.”

Animals of God teaches valuable lessons of courage, faith, love, mercy, and more. These lively and memorable tales are never dry or preachy. They contain just the right touch of fascinating “scariness” for children while providing excitement, humor, and happy endings. And the illustrations are gorgeous.

Each story is told from the animal’s point of view and is divided into five chapters. My plan was to read one chapter to my kids each night before bed, but I kept on reading because we just had to know what happened next! And when the book ends, the fun continues with bonus coloring pages.

When I asked my 7-year-old which book he liked best, he said, “I like them both best!” Indeed, both volumes of Animals of God are top-notch children’s books that deserve a place in every Catholic family. They’re sure to be well-read and well-loved.

Animals of God, Volume Two is available in paperback.

New Release: Someday

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From the author of the stunning I Am Margaret series comes a powerful new release:

Someday by Carnegie Medal Award nominated author Corinna Turner is a powerful novel based on a horrifying real event: the kidnapping of 272 Nigerian schoolgirls on April 14th, 2014.

“If you want to die, sit down here. We will kill you. If you don’t want to die, you will enter the truck.” 

Ruth and Gemma have a Physics exam in the morning.
Becky and Alleluia are revising for their A Levels.
So it’s an absolute nightmare to be woken by the fire alarm in dead of the night.
But for them, and for 272 other girls from Chisbrook Hall girls boarding school, the real nightmare is just beginning.
Because ‘al-Qabda’ are taking them all away.
Whether they want to go or not.

Someday is available in paperback and as a Kindle ebook.

Read the first few chapters for free right here.

Book Review: Falling as She Sings

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Falling as She Sings by C.J. Sursum is a perfect book
for any lover of dystopian fiction. The premise of this book pulls readers in with a strong grip. Sursum’s novel is set in a future where women are the authoritative sex, living together in a private enclave; meanwhile, men are forced to fend for themselves outside enclave walls in the wild. Women are taught to view the male species as ferocious, immoral “brutes” who serve no purpose–aside from breeding. Life in the enclave is a sort of Utopian commune where life is simplistic and tranquil–for most, anyway.

For Menna, Domnina, and Odilia, the peaceful life of communal living slowly loses its appeal as the three women strike up unlikely and forbidden friendships with different “brutes” they have chance encounters with. Unanticipated attraction to the opposite sex, along with temptation to know more about the outside world, calls to these women in different ways. Readers experience the women’s struggles from three different points of view in the story. Is pure curiosity or loneliness enough to make you question your past and everything you’ve ever known? More importantly, is it enough to make you leave a safe haven that has always been your only home?

Sursum experiments with a variety of ideas about the sexes–mainly how men and women function with and without each other. While there are no obvious “Catholic” themes in this novel, the author hints that men and women, together in a partnership (marriage), are capable of bringing out each other’s strengths and virtues. The bottom line of the novel sings out clearly that neither sex wins when one has dominion over the other.

Falling as She Sings is available as a Kindle ebook.

Reviewed by Monica Eckert

Monica Eckert lives in New Berlin, Wisconsin and is a Catholic wife and mother. She loves to read and finds that she enjoys just about any genre, but Catholic fiction is among her favorite. When she’s not chasing after her two energetic little boys, she keeps busy by running the Elizabeth Ministry at her church and by working at a local family restaurant on the weekends.

New Release: After the Thaw

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A breathtaking Catholic romantic suspense novel!
After the Thaw Catholic romance Catholic suspense

After the Thaw by Therese Heckenkamp

Some wounds heal. Others leave scars.
Four years ago, Charlene Perigard survived a brutal kidnapping. Now sinister threats, a midnight attack, and a deathbed promise drive her to the little town of Creekside, where she encounters a man from her past whom she has long struggled to forget. Charlene’s wounded heart must choose between her fiancé and the man whose past is more scarred than her own. But in choosing, she may just lose everything.

After the Thaw is the long-awaited sequel to Frozen Footprints, but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel.

Available for $3.99 as a Kindle ebook and for $13.99 in paperback.

Read the first few chapters for free, right here.

New Release: A Perfectly Good Man

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A brand new inspirational romance featuring a Catholic heroine!


A Perfectly Good Man (Coffee and Donuts Book 3)
by Amanda Hamm

Heidi Ray has a decision to make. It’s a decision she probably should have made before she accepted the engagement ring. But Tyler is a good man. Why wouldn’t she want to marry him? After much prayer and reflection, several of Heidi’s relationships begin to look different.

Available in paperback and as a Kindle ebook.