CALIFORNIA BLOODby Pete Palamountain

“Superbly written, intriguing–fast moving.”

“This town will draw you into its secrets.”

“Another can’t-put-it-down book by Pete Palamountain. I have read all his books and enjoyed them immensely. Pete does a great job of making you want to turn the page. I will be waiting impatiently for his next offering.”

VIOLENCE IN TRIPLICATE in Garvey, California, a small town at the foot of Mt. Baldy.

• Suicide of a wandering derelict who returns home after forty years.
• Murder of a wealthy matriarch at her estate in the hills above the San Gabriel Valley.
• Murder of a charismatic Catholic priest after conducting Monday morning Mass.

Is there a common factor? Are the three deaths related? Is there more violence to come?

Police Chief Duffield (Duffy) Lear and newspaperwoman Matricia (Mattie) Lee team up to find out.

And Egypt Rosen, Mattie’s P.I. friend from neighboring Covina, lends a hand.

The Razvak Hunter: Razvak Series 1by Arel B. Grant

Before…
As the Fairest One of Vallenthar, Aelwyd commands formidable power. Years of battle honed her into a fearsome warrior who never falters in front of an enemy.
However, there are shadows that when they come, they can swallow you whole.
After a hundred years of praying against it, the minute she walks into the chilling scene of death in front of her, she knows her personal nightmare is back.
He nearly destroyed her once, but she isn’t a victim anymore. This time, she will stop him, or she will die trying.

Now…
Dalbran knows nothing of friends, joy, or mischief. The orphaned ward of a ruthless warrior woman, his days are filled with battle, pain and exhaustion; savage teachings of how to survive in their harsh world. Nights used to be his only solace. But now something lurks in the shadows of sleep, clawing at him the moment his eyes close. He tells himself it’s okay, that he can handle it. However daunting the voices may be, however cold the hand that chokes him in the darkness, as long as it stays within the nightmare, everything will be all right.

As long as it stays within the nightmare…

You Don’t Need a Ph.D. to Find G-O-Dby James Finke

You try to ignore it…

But deep down, something’s missing. 

It doesn’t add up. 

You’ve got a good family, a good job, good relationships. You’ve got plenty of “stuff.” You’re a good person. You care deeply about worthy causes. 

But you’re still stressed out, anxious, and searching. For what, you’re not quite sure. 

You’ve tried it all: distraction, deep breathing, meditation, therapists, sex, booze, retail therapy. Maybe this is just how you’re meant to be.

Friend, you long for the fulfillment that can only come from knowing God. 

But how do you get to know someone who you can’t find and who others can’t seem to explain? It sounds like another language when they try. 

This is what you’ve been looking for: You Don’t Need a Ph.D. to Find G-O-D. 

This is a Christian explanation book like no other. Far from a scholarly dissertation, this book is written by a “regular guy” with the same fundamental question as you: How do I find God? The answer to that question unlocks everything else important in this life: 

Is there a purpose for my life? Will I someday see my friends and relatives again that have passed away? What religion is “right?” Is there a right and wrong way to live? Should I be going to church? 

Written in plain language, James Finke takes the reader from “Is there a God?” To “Jesus is Lord” using topics like baseball, wedding cakes, panic attacks, and conversations with his 6-year-old daughter. 

After years of investigation, James has boiled down the evidence and shares his takeaways as only a “regular guy” can. Expert scientific research is referenced but forget about hyper-technical scientific discussion or religious terms you’re not familiar with. 

Whether you “have it all” or your life is an out-of-control mess; it’s time to finally get some answers to those questions in the back of your mind. 

Are you ready? Let’s talk God. 

Editor Comments

This book is amazing and truly inspiring. It reveals and opens the reader’s heart to a lot of hidden knowledge about the awesomeness of Jesus. This book serves the purpose of which it is written, which is to fully open the eyes of man to the fact that God is real and can be seen when we simply look around us. I would strongly recommend this book to everyone, especially those still in doubt of the existence of God.

Reactions

“OMG. I just read your book. I’m speechless! I completed enjoyed reading it. I especially enjoyed the real-life analogies.”

“Dude! This is fantastic and so needed! Speaking as a regular person with a regular vocabulary.”

“Loved the stories you used. Love how simple it all sounds. I’m already like, OK, who am I going to share this with? My brother, family members, friends.”

“I’ve read it in a few sittings, and [Wife] and I actually had a great discussion about the Big Bang Theory after I read that section. Love the God/No God spreadsheets at the end of chapters. I like books with some application or overall takeaways like that.” 

About the Author

James Finke is a Christian, husband, father, businessman, and author. For years, James has been driven to study the evidence for God. A gifted storyteller, James has always enjoyed writing but had no intention to author a book. James has no Ph.D., is not a pastor, not a scientist, and had never written a book before. Thankfully, the Creator of the universe is not limited by formal credentials and uses “regular” people for His glory. What James thought was a study to strengthen his own faith was training to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others.  

Name, Place, Animal, Thingby Lux Narayan

“So…What do you do?”

It’s a question we’ve all answered, not too well. Don’t you wish you had a better answer than your job? 

Join Kai’s life-changing journey in this modern fable by entrepreneur, stand-up comedian, and TED Speaker Lux Narayan. 

Soul-searching at that all-too-familiar crossroads in life and career, Kai learns to outgrow an impending sense of personal crisis when a series of eye-opening encounters reveal the building blocks of a fuller life. Interestingly, they are all rooted in a game from Kai’s childhood: Name, Place, Animal, Thing.

This practical and immediately usable wisdom for a life lived beautifully comes together into a one page visual: a do-it-yourself blueprint for reigniting a life of curiosity, humility, and empathy. Finally, everything manifests magically in a picture that’s certainly worth more than a thousand words. 

✓ Try it now. What is your Name, Place, Animal, Thing?

★ To know more about how this book can change your life, visit NPAT.life

♥ Fans of the modern fable format and books like The Monk who sold his Ferrari, Who moved my cheese, and The  Go-Giver will especially enjoy this book.