So Shines the Night
In a city teetering at the brink of anarchy, Daria finds hope among people of The Way. She escaped a past of danger and found respite in beautiful Ephesus, a trading center on the Aegean coast, serving as tutor to Lucas, the wealthy merchant who rescued her. But the darkness she fled has…
The Midwife
The Past – Graduate student Beth Winslow was sure she was ready to navigate the challenges of becoming a surrogate. But when early tests indicate possible abnormalities with the baby, Beth is unprepared for the parents’ decision to end the pregnancy – and for the fierce love she feels for this unborn child. Desperate, she…
Motherless
This deceptively layered story of mental illness, lies, infidelity, and forgiveness is served up with a supernatural twist that will at times confuse the listener. Yet the complex mystery and suspense are satisfying. When Tavia Gilbert narrates in the voices of the father, who has recently died, and the mother, who committed suicide years earlier,…
The Last Plea Bargain
“You learn early that you don’t get to prove your case with Boy Scouts and nuns. Yes, convicted felons will say anything to get out of jail, but they also know a lot.” Plea bargains may grease the rails of justice, but for Jamie Brock, prosecuting criminals is not about cutting deals. In her three…