FICTION

Lost in NashVegas

Rachel Hauck / WestBow Press (Nelson)

Subject: Contemporary Fiction p $14.99 ISBN: 9781595541901

Talented musician and songwriter

Robin wrestles with debilitating stage fright. Not wanting waste the talent God Sinner gave her, the spunky Sharon Carter Rogers / RiverOak (Cook) musician leaves fam- Subject: Suspense Fiction ily and boyfriend to p $13.99 ISBN: 9781589190979 move to Nashville A confession at St. Anthony turns into a to conquer her fears. brutal beating.

She’s baffled by her Best-selling author CK Ivors is dodging mother’s opposition, her editor because she has no idea what to since her mother took her chance in Nash- write about next. ville years ago. A 150-year-old legend is about to become Nurturing her talent requires Robin to a current event, and things get even more perform before her peers and producers. interesting when the hunter becomes the But she faces more than stage fright in the hunted. scramble for success: getting lost in Nash- Sinner is a thriller fantastic both in the “ lit-ville, rising before dawn for her day job, erarygenre”senseandinthe“extraordinarily dealing with unscrupulous people, and deciphering the secrets in her mother’s past.

Lost in NashVegas will strike a chord with anyone who’s sought change, self-discovery, and God’s calling. Readers will root for Robin to find musical success, family harmony, God’s peace, and genuine love.

—Kim Peterson

Particularly poignant is their concern over their ability to parent “the Son of God” and their questions of how He might differ from a “normal” human boy.

Developed from Mike Rich’s Nativity Story screenplay, this skillful retelling brings intimacy and freshness to the biblical story. The Nativity Story is an excellent choice for the Christmas season.

—Susan Dunman

good” sense. If a book can have gravitational force, then this novel is a black hole that pulls you in and doesn’t let go until you travel all the way through. While it contains graphic violence, the violence is never gratuitous, and the

rationale becomes clear as the story pro-gresses. Unusual for this type of book is the reference to an online reader’s guide for personal reflection or group discussion that contains keenly insightful and thought-provoking questions. Featuring strong female characters, an enigmatic mystery man, great pacing, and an unusual premise, this book will appeal to women and men alike. Highly recommended. —Mark Parolini

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The Nativity Story

Angela Hunt / Tyndale House Publishers Subject: Biblical Fiction p $13.99 ISBN: 1414314620

Christy Award-winning Hunt invites readers to experience the wonder of the Christmas story with new eyes as she describes ordinary people touched by the extraordinary events surrounding Jesus’ birth.

Beginning with the Babylonian

mages’ efforts to understand heavenly portents signaling a mighty king’s birth, Hunt examines individuals’ faith, hardship, and sacrifices to fulfill God’s will. Insightful research brings Mary and Joseph vividly to life, chronicling their amazement and acceptance of the roles chosen for them.

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