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Christian Fiction

FRANCINE RIVERS Francine Rivers began writing while at university.  Shortly after becoming a Christian in 1986  she  wrote  Redeeming Love as her statement of faith. Since then she has published numerous novels with Christian themes – all best sellers.  Many have been nominated for, or awarded, book prizes. Francine lives in California with her husband enjoying time with her family as well as writing.   Redeeming Love Redeeming Love is a re-telling of the story of Hosea set in the time of the California Gold Rush. Michael Hosea is sent by God to marry Angel who has had a terrible life having been sold into prostitution as a child. Eventually her heart begins to thaw but feelings of unworthiness and fear become overwhelming. So Angel runs…. This novel has been on Christian book best-seller charts for over a decade and is considered by many to be a classic work of Christian fiction.   The Last Sin Eater                   Cadi lives in a secluded mountain community, where the people still believe in a Sin Eater, who takes on himself the transgressions of the deceased so that they may have peace in the afterlife. Cadi first meets him at her grandmother’s funeral. Sometime later something happens in her family that leaves Cadi with a terrible burden of guilt. She decides to search for the Sin Eater so that he can take it away. In doing so she goes against all traditions and rules of her world. Together with the Sin Eater she discovers that the only way to forgiveness is through Jesus.  This is an adult novel written from the perspective of a 10 year old girl. This enables Francine Rivers to deal with very serious subjects in a subtle way. Cadi does not always understand exactly what is going on, or what has happened, yet for the viewer it is clear.  A thrilling book filled with mysteries and secrets, rewarded with the Gold Medallion Book Award and made into a film by Michael Landon Jr. (son of Michael Landon who plays Mr Ingalls and has written and produced a lot of the episodes of the TV series Little House on The Prairie)

 
The O’Malley Series by Dee Henderson 

Formed when seven very different people growing up in the same orphanage decide to claim a common surname, the O’Malley family is no ordinary one. 

Now, years later, the O’Malleys are a terrifying prospect as far as criminals are concerned.  Kate, a hostage negotiator; Marcus, a U.S marshal; Lisa, a forensic pathologist; Jack, a fireman; Rachel, a trauma counsellor; Stephen, a paramedic; and Jen, a paediatrician, work together to solve crimes and make sure that justice prevails and the bad guys get caught!

Each book is written from a different character’s point of view, and the whole series links together to form a compelling story of courage in the face of danger, loyalty, love, lost love, and the sometimes long and painful journey to becoming a Christian.

Titles in the series:-
     Danger in the Shadows (Prequel)
     The Negotiator (Kate’s story)
     The Guardian (Marcus’ story)
     The Truth Seeker (Lisa’s story)
     The Protector (Jack’s story)
     The Healer (Rachel’s story)
     The Rescuer (Stephen’s story)

Dee Henderson is the best-selling author of thirteen novels. Her books have won many awards, including the Christy Award, National Reader’s Choice Award, the RITA Award, and Bookseller’s Best Award.