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Watch Out! This Book Will Send You on a Wild Ride through Palestine!

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The Gates of Hell by Andy Dewitt could be described as Liam Nieson's Taken meets The Davinci Code... ready for a wild ride? via @chautonahavig

When I saw the title… The Gates of Hell, I had an image of what the cover would look like. Dark… ominous… and a whole lot of red. Well, I was partially right and pleasantly surprised. I mean, this cover is unique, appears to be spot on, and yet unexpected, too. I like that combination.

Then I read more about it, and I had the strange sense that I was looking at Liam Nieson’s Taken meets Dan Brown’s The Davinci Code. Andy Dewitt says I’m not too far off!  EEEP!  Listen in and see why this book promises to be a page-turner!

Andy Dewitt Gates of Hell

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Watch Out! This Book Will Send You on a Wild Ride through Palestine!

On a trip through Israel, author Andy Dewitt got the inspiration for his next “Christmas book” for his kids. A childhood tradition has turned into a book you’ll want to have on your shelf.

Taking a historical look at the real meaning behind “the gates of hell will not prevail against it” as his inspiration, Andy begins his story with a twist on an actual bit from his family’s life and then sends readers on a harrowing journey to try to save a young (barely engaged) woman from the clutches of a pagan cult.

Andy Dewitt also talks about his life before writing (he was a dentist, but he promises no root canals come with the book… I think that’s what he said…), being a ghostwriter, and even about another book he was prepared to submit for publication until he found something crazy similar. Now we have to pray that he decides his book needs to see the light of day anyway.

The Gates of Hell by Andy DewittThe Gates of Hell by Andy Dewitt

One Moment She Gets Engaged, The Next, She Disappears from The Face of the Earth

On top of a stunning mountain in Israel, award-winning inventor Chase Johnson proposes to his girlfriend, Abby. She cries, “Yes,” and they celebrate as their mutual friend, Tiffany, takes photos.

Chase runs to get his buddy Billy, so the four of them can celebrate together. When the men return, all they find are shattered cell phones and a broken camera. The girls have vanished.

Chase reports the disappearance to the local police, embassy, and social media, but they offer little help. Desperate to find her, the men use their own innovative technology to follow leads from one end of Israel to the other.

When all hope seems lost, Chase discovers Abby and Tiffany’s abductors, an ancient pagan cult still alive and well. And unless Chase can win a race against time, the cult is ready to make Abby a human sacrifice at their temple called The Gates of Hell.

Get ready for a thriller that will set your heart pounding and your mind racing long into the night.

You can find out more about Andy Dewitt on his WEBSITE.

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The Because Fiction Podcast

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Episode 596: A Chat with Katheen Rouser
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What is it about orphan stories that grab your heart and hold it fast? Listen in as I chat with Kathleen Rouser about her Wounds and Rescues and the couple who are trying to unite two children with an unknown grandfather–if he’s worthy of them.

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Okay, so there might be a bit of a romance in here as well. That’s how it tends to work, and honestly, with all the pain of loss and trying to care for hurting children, you want someone like Rose Sinclair to find love and support. Even someone as romance-averse as I can be can see the need for that support. WOOT!

Wounds and Rescues by Kathleen Rouser

A nurse with a wounded heart. A former lawman haunted by loss. An attraction neither can afford. Rose Sinclair has built a careful new life in Stone Creek, hiding her painful past beneath a high lace collar. When private investigator Caleb Ellis arrives claiming he’s found a grandfather for two orphans she’s grown to love, she’s determined not to trust him—or let him take the children she’s come to cherish. Caleb needs Rose’s cooperation to reunite the children with their family. But as questions begin to surface and shadows from Rose’s past reappear, it becomes clear someone is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the truth buried. Forced to travel west posing as husband and wife, Rose and Caleb must protect the children while outrunning a past determined to destroy them. As danger closes in, Caleb must confront the faith he abandoned, and Rose must decide if she can risk her heart again. Because this time, trusting the wrong person won’t just break them—it could cost them everything. Perfect for fans of Karen Witemeyer and Mary Connealy, this faith-filled historical romance features a forced-proximity journey, blending danger, redemption, and a road that leads two wounded hearts toward love.

Learn more about Kathleen on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub.

Don’t miss her previous episode chatting all about Stone Creek Brides HERE.

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