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Latest and Greatest in Christian fiction Newsletter/ August 2026
The Latest and Greatest in Christian Fiction/ August 2026
This month’s selection: A Greater Glory by James Scott Bell, Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction
The setting of this first novel in the series The Trials of Kit Shannon is San Fransico, California, 1905. Kit Shannon is a feisty young woman who is one of only two female lawyers in the city at the time. We meet her counterpart when they face each other in court, representing opposing sides in a hotly contested murder trial.
One of the conventions in an historical novel is the inclusion of a celebrity from the era that readers will recognize. In this story it is Harry Houdini, who at this point in his career is relatively unknown. Bell gives Houdini more than a casual reference, he uses the performer’s unique talents to help Miss Shannon solve the crime at the heart of the story, although it is her tenacity and faith that ultimately win the day.
The spiritual center of the story is Miss Shannon’s attempt to rescue a girl who has given up hope on life after being rejected by her affluent fiancé. The courage and Christian faith of Kit Shannon in the face of dangerous opposition reminds us that one person moving in the Spirit of Truth can overturn a mountain of evil.
An up-date on my publishing journey: There is a River will soon be the first novel in a trilogy called Troubled Waters. The first two books are complete, the third is in process. More to come on that soon.
Also, I have had an essay in an anthology just put out by Writers for Life: Lessons that changed Our Lives Here is the link:
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May you all enjoy the amazing month of August!
Pat Mooney Sweet
