T. Davis Bunn Boeken

A novel from Davis Bunn. Beware the line between darkness and light.

Abigail loses everything and is left with little promise of a normal life. When she discovers the Messiah and joins his followers, she also discovers new meaning and purpose. Maybe she does have a future after all. But increasing persecution is scattering the burgeoning group "to the ends of the earth." And Abigail may have given her heart to the wrong man. Two suitors desire the lovely Abigail's hand in marriage. One is a successful Hebrew merchant and widower looking for a mother for his children. On the other side is the Roman soldier Linux, who is captivated by her winsome charm and could offer the sanctuary--maybe even the love--for which she yearns. But her heart has been captured by neither of these. Stephen, one of the leaders of The Way, has a character and a faith that move her deeply, but his outspoken preaching has marked him for assassination. Will her faith and courage withstand a heartbreak beyond comprehension? And then a glimmer of hope appears, one she never would have foreseen.

Escalating global tensions arise from the threat of an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for crude oil. As sanctions against Tehran tighten, Iran considers retaliatory measures that could disrupt vital trade. Meanwhile, the possibility of a preemptive Israeli strike adds to the anxiety among U.S. officials, who are working to prevent a catastrophic conflict from unfolding.

The narrative centers on Buddy Korda, who, after predicting an economic disaster that has plunged America into a second depression, receives a divine ultimatum. Reluctantly, he travels to Washington, D.C., where he teams up with reporter Linda Kee and others to confront the nation with its heritage and destiny. Their efforts aim to instigate a significant political transformation, but powerful figures in Washington will stop at nothing to thwart Korda's mission. The story explores themes of prophecy, faith, and the struggle against political corruption.

As the questions begin, an extraordinary story unfolds. A story of love and loss and caring, of separation and reunion. Of small acts of heroism in a distant and war-weary English village, now half a century ago.As her grandmother shares this story with Marissa, the two discover that the most precious gift of Christmas is that of the present. And the season of giving is not limited to once a year.

In This Intimate Historical Epic, the Heart-wrenching Dilemmas of The Meeting Place Come to Rest on...The Sacred ShoreOceans and circumstances have forced families apart. For the banished French Acadians drifting in exile, the shore means safety--though it is a safety at a terrible price. For the lonely British nobleman, the shore holds a single chance to secure his legacy. For Andrew and Catherine Harrow, the shore marks a tragic separation.An extraordinary set of journeys awaits them all, each as intricate and perilous as the coastline itself. New beginnings are connected to all that has come before. And the past penetrates into what is yet to come. The common thread is a yearning to discover their identities in their families, in their communities, and in their God.

Janette Oke has dreamed for years of retelling a story in a biblical time frame from a female protagonist's perspective, and Davis Bunn is elated to be working with her again on this sweeping saga of the dramatic events surrounding the birth of Christianity...and the very personal story of Leah, a young Jewess of mixed heritage trapped in a vortex of competing political agendas and private trauma. Caught up in the maelstrom following the death of an obscure rabbi in the Roman backwater of first-century Palestine, Leah finds herself also engulfed in her own turmoil--facing the prospect of an arranged marriage to a Roman soldier, Alban, who seems to care for nothing but his own ambitions. Head of the garrison near Galilee, he has been assigned by Palestine's governor to ferret out the truth behind rumors of a political execution gone awry. Leah's mistress, the governor's wife, secretly commissions Leah also to discover what really has become of this man whose death--and missing body--is causing such furor. This epic drama is threaded with the tale of an unlikely romance and framed with dangers and betrayals from unexpected sources. At its core, The Centurion's Wife unfolds the testing of loyalties--between two young people whose inner searchings they cannot express, between their irreconcilable heritages, and ultimately between their humanity and the Divine they yearn to encounter.

The story revolves around an eccentric old man facing terminal cancer, prompting his proud daughter to seek assistance from a bitter doctor. This dynamic explores themes of pride, vulnerability, and the complexities of human relationships as the characters navigate their emotions and confront their pasts in a poignant journey toward acceptance and healing.

A chilling vision of an impending economic collapse haunts Buddy, leaving him in a state of fear and uncertainty. Struggling with the weight of his prediction, he grapples with the potential fallout on his job and family, while questioning the likelihood of being believed. The story delves into themes of isolation, responsibility, and the challenge of confronting a society unwilling to acknowledge impending doom.

Set against the backdrop of the rise of Christianity, the story follows a Carthaginian merchant seeking wealth and influence in Constantinople. Instead of prosperity, he encounters a harsh regime that enforces its power under the guise of Christendom, leading to a complex interplay of political, religious, and personal conflicts. The narrative explores themes of ambition, faith, and the struggles of individuals in a transforming world.