A gripping murder investigation unfolds as Chukchi police chief Nathan Active, aided by a troubled Alaska Native elder, seeks the killer of a woman found dismembered in an abandoned fish camp. The case reveals a web of love and jealousy, challenging Active not only to solve the crime but also to confront his own PTSD from a past shootout. The story intricately weaves personal trauma with the complexities of community dynamics in a hauntingly atmospheric setting.
One Million Copies Sold in Series Christian Book Award: ECPA Medallion of Excellence Puberty marks the beginning of significant changes in a child's relationships with parents and the opposite sex. It's an exciting but often stressful time as a child transitions to adulthood. Facing the Facts gives children the information needed to understand exactly what's happening to their bodies during the years ahead and why God planned it to happen just that way. They'll learn about How girls' and boys' bodies change, both inside and out Exactly how a woman gets pregnant and gives birth Why God wants you to save sex for marriage Love, dating, and how relationships mature Now revised and updated with An introduction to differing views on sex based on worldview More thorough material on Christian morality and the broader theological meaning of sex as appropriate for a young person Chapters on masturbation, sexual addiction, gender identity, and same-sex love
Set in Fairbanks, Alaska, the story follows Julia Silver, who returns two decades after covering the tragic murder of local basketball star Josh Harrison's girlfriend, which ended with his suicide. As she confronts her lingering guilt about the past, Julia faces a new threat in the form of a dangerous stalker, intertwining her personal struggles with a fresh wave of terror in her life.
Written for children ages 8-11, What’s the Big Deal? helps kids find answers to their questions about sex. It explains the basic facts about sex, why God made adults so they want to have sex, what God says about sex in the Bible, and how to respond when faced with sexual pressure from peers, TV, movies, and magazines.
The story revolves around Roanne, a woman known for her calm demeanor, who shocks everyone when she takes the drastic step of killing her ex-husband and then herself. This unexpected turn of events raises questions about her hidden struggles and the circumstances that led to such a tragic outcome. The narrative explores themes of emotional turmoil, the facade of tranquility, and the complexities of relationships, delving into the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of unresolved issues.
Set in Fairbanks, Alaska, the story unfolds through the perspective of Big Blue, a prosperous apartment building that becomes the target of Angelo Fallon, a charismatic yet destructive figure from the Louisiana bayou. Angelo possesses both physical and psychological powers, causing chaos as he seduces residents and wreaks havoc, leading to physical damage to the structure. As cracks appear in Big Blue's walls, the building witnesses the unfolding turmoil and struggles to comprehend the darkness lurking within Angelo's mind, setting the stage for a gripping narrative.
Police Chief Nathan Active investigates a plane crash out in Alaska’s Big Empty—and what he finds there casts suspicion of murder on several locals in his small town of Chukchi. Evie Kavoonah, a young mother-to-be, and her fiancé, Dr. Todd Brenner, are on a flight over the Brooks Range when their bush plane runs out of gas and hits a ridge, instantly killing them both. Chukchi police chief Nathan Active doubts he’ll find anything amiss when his close friend, Cowboy Decker, asks him to look into the possibility of foul play. Evie was like a daughter to Cowboy, who trained her to fly, and he insists there’s no way his protégée made a fatal mistake that day. Nathan reluctantly plays along and discovers that Cowboy’s instincts are correct—the malfunction that led to the crash was carefully planned, and several people in the village have motives for targeting the pair. Meanwhile, Nathan’s wife, Gracie, is pregnant, but so scarred by memories of domestic abuse that she isn’t sure she should have the baby. Nathan must support her and their adopted daughter, Nita, while managing an increasingly complex and dangerous murder case.
The idea for this book came to me one hot sunny day in July 2020, the first
summer of 'lockdown'. Interestingly, the title appeared quite suddenly in my
mind, as if it had just been waiting for me to recognise it! It is a tribute
to the wonderful pets who enriched our family's life for so long.
