Missionary pilot David Masterson had methodically planned a simple flight plan to fly down to a remote army post and airstrip to pick up fellow missionaries Brad Carson, Jeremy Addison, and a missing new tribes translator, Philip Richland.

What he had not realized was the intensity of civil unrest in the country. Government troops fought tooth and nail with rebel factions and the private armies of drug lords all vying for a piece of the action.

David and his fellows are suddenly tossed headlong into the underworld of godless men who reveled in the deadly art of jungle warfare, where the specter of death shadowed every waking moment, waiting to snatch away the souls of men.

The missionaries learn the hard way what it means to follow God`s guidance and also find hope in the valley of the shadow of death that their Lord was with them.

Some American mercenary soldiers are rescued by the little team of missionaries. Forced by circumstances to band together in order to survive, they are brought face to face with a living God and the realities of a godless eternity.

Missionary pilot David Masterson had methodically planned a simple flight plan to fly down to a remote army post and airstrip to pick up fellow missionaries Brad Carson, Jeremy Addison, and a missing new tribes translator, Philip Richland.

What he had not realized was the intensity of civil unrest in the country. Government troops fought tooth and nail with rebel factions and the private armies of drug lords all vying for a piece of the action.

David and his fellows are suddenly tossed headlong into the underworld of godless men who reveled in the deadly art of jungle warfare, where the specter of death shadowed every waking moment, waiting to snatch away the souls of men.

The missionaries learn the hard way what it means to follow God`s guidance and also find hope in the valley of the shadow of death that their Lord was with them.

Some American mercenary soldiers are rescued by the little team of missionaries. Forced by circumstances to band together in order to survive, they are brought face to face with a living God and the realities of a godless eternity.

Leonard Lewis served his country as a solider in Vietnam. Now, he’s ready to retire quietly in the Alaskan mountains. The older he gets, the more he seems like a hermit—that, is until two female hikers stumble upon his cabin in the woods and seek his help. They’re beautiful women, so Leonard can’t help but oblige.

Lovely Sara and Sally are more than they appear, however; they’re actually FBI agents, searching for a missing nuke in the Alaskan wilderness. The more they get to know Leonard, the more they get to thinking he might be a perfect addition to their team. But Leonard is retired, and he has no plans of joining up in the fight against terror.

God works in mysterious ways, though. Leonard begins to fall for one of the FBI agents. He feels protective of her, and he can’t help but be concerned for her safety. Maybe he could join up; then he could protect her and see her every day. But is the FBI hiding something? Leonard may be our country’s only hope, but he can’t save us without God’s blessing.

Leonard Lewis served his country as a solider in Vietnam. Now, he’s ready to retire quietly in the Alaskan mountains. The older he gets, the more he seems like a hermit—that, is until two female hikers stumble upon his cabin in the woods and seek his help. They’re beautiful women, so Leonard can’t help but oblige.

Lovely Sara and Sally are more than they appear, however; they’re actually FBI agents, searching for a missing nuke in the Alaskan wilderness. The more they get to know Leonard, the more they get to thinking he might be a perfect addition to their team. But Leonard is retired, and he has no plans of joining up in the fight against terror.

God works in mysterious ways, though. Leonard begins to fall for one of the FBI agents. He feels protective of her, and he can’t help but be concerned for her safety. Maybe he could join up; then he could protect her and see her every day. But is the FBI hiding something? Leonard may be our country’s only hope, but he can’t save us without God’s blessing.

This is truly a unique love story of a young boy named Tony, which contains numerous grueling real life experiences. It follows Tony’s life from the countryside of San German, Puerto Rico, where he is temporarily raised by his grandparents, to the fast pace ofNew York City.

Tony is reunited with his family inNew York City, where family turmoil begins when his brother joins one of the New York City Hispanic Gangs. It took a tragic accident to convert Tony’s brother. To further avoid the influences of the New York City Gangs, the family relocates toPaterson,N.J.where Tony meets the love of his life.

Tony experiences not only real love, but death and suicide. It was through the teachings of his mentor grandfather that he is able to cope with life and the difficulties life can offer. After a traumatic experience, Tony is placed in a position in which he makes a special vow to himself, a vow very hard to keep.

Tony was able to succeed in life, only because of the sayings and teachings his grandfather taught him. With the many twists and turns in Tony’s life journey, will he be able to keep that difficult vow?

Carter Phillips sees himself as a calm leader, even if this superiority exists only in his own mind. After the evangelical preacher’s son and his partners-in-crime, Kyle Renstine and Jim Redhorse, steal a city councilman’s Jeep, the three rebels find twenty thousand dollars stuffed beneath the seat—a discovery that leads them straight to Jake Starr, an influential drug dealer whose paranoia has driven him to live in a fortress guarded by pit bulls. But when the drug deal goes bad, all four men are shot, and Carter suddenly finds himself handcuffed, arrested, and asking God for mercy.

Now living inside a tiny cell while awaiting his trial, Carter is visited by the chaplain, who gently encourages him to face guilt from his past, his desire for vengeance, and his surrender to hopelessness. Although it seems hypocritical to pursue a relationship with Jesus now that his life seems over, Carter accepts Christ into his heart. But despite his spiritual rebirth, life continues to be a struggle for Carter as Jake Starr plots his revenge against Carter and his friends.

In this suspenseful tale filled with true life events, Carter soon discovers that no one is safe from the evil intentions of a powerful figure in the drug world. Now Carter must rely on his spirituality to battle the many dangers that lurk in the shadows and threaten his walk of faith.

Loving husband and father Lou Worley has spent many years living paycheck to paycheck in order to provide for his family. His commitment to his family, community, and country are unmatched. After he and his wife, Kati, visit their daughter in Montana, they refuel their private plane in the nearby airport, where Lou buys a novel, thinking it will be a good read. But little does he know that the adventurous tale about gold, gangsters, and airplanes will change the direction of his life forever.

Two years later, Lou embarks on a one-month vacation in search of the book’s setting—a remote Alaskan gold mine—where he soon makes an accidental discovery. Now the recipient of wealth and notoriety, he is unwittingly propelled straight into a dangerous underground world of drugs, murder, and political corruption that leaves him questioning everything in his life—including his spirituality. Then he meets Pastor William Shearer, their friendship places Lou on the road to a spiritual revelation—fortunately for Lou, as he is about to face death head-on.

In this exciting Christian tale filled with unexpected twists and turns, the faith of a simple family man is tested in ways he never could have imagined.

When Chris Schimel said yes to God’s call to the ministry of saving souls, he never thought it would also mean saying yes to saving people’s lives from murder. When a late Saturday night phone call from one of his parishioners reveals a shocking announcement about the person’s family, Pastor Chris is thrust into a nine-daylong heart-stopping race to save their lives.

Each day of the ordeal unfolds new and frightening information about an ex-con who is harassing this family; and in spite of law enforcement’s involvement, the ordeal continues to escalate. Each day the anxiety level rises until a last minute life and death decision is made that seems to end the threat…and the family is saved. But then…

Murder in the Church is a gripping, minute by minute account of a church family in a desperate crisis; and their pastor in a desperate fight to rescue them. Chris Schimel is an insightful and caring pastor and a seasoned author. His picturesque and real life approach combined with his remarkable storytelling ability; will leave you in both wonder and shock as you embark on his amazing, unbelievable, heart-pounding, and yet beautiful adventure called Murder in the Church.

You will wonder…
• Could an event such as this really happen?
• Could God make these requirements of a pastor?
• Could failure’s consequences be so severe?
• Could, or would, God actually do what it seems He did in this story?
• After such tragedy, could God’s beauty emerge so glorious?
• And more…

When Chris Schimel said yes to God’s call to the ministry of saving souls, he never thought it would also mean saying yes to saving people’s lives from murder. When a late Saturday night phone call from one of his parishioners reveals a shocking announcement about the person’s family, Pastor Chris is thrust into a nine-daylong heart-stopping race to save their lives.

Each day of the ordeal unfolds new and frightening information about an ex-con who is harassing this family; and in spite of law enforcement’s involvement, the ordeal continues to escalate. Each day the anxiety level rises until a last minute life and death decision is made that seems to end the threat…and the family is saved. But then…

Murder in the Church is a gripping, minute by minute account of a church family in a desperate crisis; and their pastor in a desperate fight to rescue them. Chris Schimel is an insightful and caring pastor and a seasoned author. His picturesque and real life approach combined with his remarkable storytelling ability; will leave you in both wonder and shock as you embark on his amazing, unbelievable, heart-pounding, and yet beautiful adventure called Murder in the Church.

You will wonder…
• Could an event such as this really happen?
• Could God make these requirements of a pastor?
• Could failure’s consequences be so severe?
• Could, or would, God actually do what it seems He did in this story?
• After such tragedy, could God’s beauty emerge so glorious?
• And more…

When Chris Schimel said yes to God’s call to the ministry of saving souls, he never thought it would also mean saying yes to saving people’s lives from murder. When a late Saturday night phone call from one of his parishioners reveals a shocking announcement about the person’s family, Pastor Chris is thrust into a nine-daylong heart-stopping race to save their lives.

Each day of the ordeal unfolds new and frightening information about an ex-con who is harassing this family; and in spite of law enforcement’s involvement, the ordeal continues to escalate. Each day the anxiety level rises until a last minute life and death decision is made that seems to end the threat…and the family is saved. But then…

Murder in the Church is a gripping, minute by minute account of a church family in a desperate crisis; and their pastor in a desperate fight to rescue them. Chris Schimel is an insightful and caring pastor and a seasoned author. His picturesque and real life approach combined with his remarkable storytelling ability; will leave you in both wonder and shock as you embark on his amazing, unbelievable, heart-pounding, and yet beautiful adventure called Murder in the Church.

You will wonder…
• Could an event such as this really happen?
• Could God make these requirements of a pastor?
• Could failure’s consequences be so severe?
• Could, or would, God actually do what it seems He did in this story?
• After such tragedy, could God’s beauty emerge so glorious?
• And more…

Carter Phillips sees himself as a calm leader, even if this superiority exists only in his own mind. After the evangelical preacher’s son and his partners-in-crime, Kyle Renstine and Jim Redhorse, steal a city councilman’s Jeep, the three rebels find twenty thousand dollars stuffed beneath the seat—a discovery that leads them straight to Jake Starr, an influential drug dealer whose paranoia has driven him to live in a fortress guarded by pit bulls. But when the drug deal goes bad, all four men are shot, and Carter suddenly finds himself handcuffed, arrested, and asking God for mercy.

Now living inside a tiny cell while awaiting his trial, Carter is visited by the chaplain, who gently encourages him to face guilt from his past, his desire for vengeance, and his surrender to hopelessness. Although it seems hypocritical to pursue a relationship with Jesus now that his life seems over, Carter accepts Christ into his heart. But despite his spiritual rebirth, life continues to be a struggle for Carter as Jake Starr plots his revenge against Carter and his friends.

In this suspenseful tale filled with true life events, Carter soon discovers that no one is safe from the evil intentions of a powerful figure in the drug world. Now Carter must rely on his spirituality to battle the many dangers that lurk in the shadows and threaten his walk of faith.

Carter Phillips sees himself as a calm leader, even if this superiority exists only in his own mind. After the evangelical preacher’s son and his partners-in-crime, Kyle Renstine and Jim Redhorse, steal a city councilman’s Jeep, the three rebels find twenty thousand dollars stuffed beneath the seat—a discovery that leads them straight to Jake Starr, an influential drug dealer whose paranoia has driven him to live in a fortress guarded by pit bulls. But when the drug deal goes bad, all four men are shot, and Carter suddenly finds himself handcuffed, arrested, and asking God for mercy.

Now living inside a tiny cell while awaiting his trial, Carter is visited by the chaplain, who gently encourages him to face guilt from his past, his desire for vengeance, and his surrender to hopelessness. Although it seems hypocritical to pursue a relationship with Jesus now that his life seems over, Carter accepts Christ into his heart. But despite his spiritual rebirth, life continues to be a struggle for Carter as Jake Starr plots his revenge against Carter and his friends.

In this suspenseful tale filled with true life events, Carter soon discovers that no one is safe from the evil intentions of a powerful figure in the drug world. Now Carter must rely on his spirituality to battle the many dangers that lurk in the shadows and threaten his walk of faith.

Loving husband and father Lou Worley has spent many years living paycheck to paycheck in order to provide for his family. His commitment to his family, community, and country are unmatched. After he and his wife, Kati, visit their daughter in Montana, they refuel their private plane in the nearby airport, where Lou buys a novel, thinking it will be a good read. But little does he know that the adventurous tale about gold, gangsters, and airplanes will change the direction of his life forever.

Two years later, Lou embarks on a one-month vacation in search of the book’s setting—a remote Alaskan gold mine—where he soon makes an accidental discovery. Now the recipient of wealth and notoriety, he is unwittingly propelled straight into a dangerous underground world of drugs, murder, and political corruption that leaves him questioning everything in his life—including his spirituality. Then he meets Pastor William Shearer, their friendship places Lou on the road to a spiritual revelation—fortunately for Lou, as he is about to face death head-on.

In this exciting Christian tale filled with unexpected twists and turns, the faith of a simple family man is tested in ways he never could have imagined.

Loving husband and father Lou Worley has spent many years living paycheck to paycheck in order to provide for his family. His commitment to his family, community, and country are unmatched. After he and his wife, Kati, visit their daughter in Montana, they refuel their private plane in the nearby airport, where Lou buys a novel, thinking it will be a good read. But little does he know that the adventurous tale about gold, gangsters, and airplanes will change the direction of his life forever.

Two years later, Lou embarks on a one-month vacation in search of the book’s setting—a remote Alaskan gold mine—where he soon makes an accidental discovery. Now the recipient of wealth and notoriety, he is unwittingly propelled straight into a dangerous underground world of drugs, murder, and political corruption that leaves him questioning everything in his life—including his spirituality. Then he meets Pastor William Shearer, their friendship places Lou on the road to a spiritual revelation—fortunately for Lou, as he is about to face death head-on.

In this exciting Christian tale filled with unexpected twists and turns, the faith of a simple family man is tested in ways he never could have imagined.

This is truly a unique love story of a young boy named Tony, which contains numerous grueling real life experiences. It follows Tony’s life from the countryside of San German, Puerto Rico, where he is temporarily raised by his grandparents, to the fast pace ofNew York City.

Tony is reunited with his family inNew York City, where family turmoil begins when his brother joins one of the New York City Hispanic Gangs. It took a tragic accident to convert Tony’s brother. To further avoid the influences of the New York City Gangs, the family relocates toPaterson,N.J.where Tony meets the love of his life.

Tony experiences not only real love, but death and suicide. It was through the teachings of his mentor grandfather that he is able to cope with life and the difficulties life can offer. After a traumatic experience, Tony is placed in a position in which he makes a special vow to himself, a vow very hard to keep.

Tony was able to succeed in life, only because of the sayings and teachings his grandfather taught him. With the many twists and turns in Tony’s life journey, will he be able to keep that difficult vow?