Ace Collins

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Ohio

On the same night she discovers she is pregnant, twenty-eight-year-old nurse Meg Richards' husband is killed in an auto accident caused by a drunken teen. James Thomas, the teen, comes from one of the most influential families in the community. He's a star athlete and glamour boy at the local high school. Angered by her senseless loss, Meg blames God for what has happened and considers a decision that could change her life even further--until the D.A. intervenes.The results of the brutal trial enrage Meg, leading her down a frightening path of retribution. When the opportunity for revenge comes unexpectedly, will Meg follow through? Or will the remnants of her faith lead her in a different direction?

Darkness Before Dawn

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New York

Examines the people, places, events, stories, and legends that have shaped Christmas traditions in celebration of the birth of Christ.

Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas

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Alabama

As history professor Jefferson Burke pursues an ancient scroll that may disprove Christ's divinity, his dangerous quest pits him against ruthless billionaire Bruno Krueger and he is aided by FBI agent Lisa Marie Cho.

Jefferson Burke and the Secret of the Lost Scroll

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Trade paperback size. Pages are clean and tight with no spine creasing

Wisconsin

13 Stories of Human Error and Natural Disaster

A century of great American disaster stories, from the Johnstown Flood of 1889 to America's first commercial jet crash.In this gripping collection of tragic moments from our nation's past, Ace Collins tells the gripping real-life tales of men, women, and children trapped in situations beyond their control. Culled from documents, interviews with key participants, and news stories of the day, Tragedies of American Historychronicles the harrowing human drama of individuals facing life at its most extreme.

Infused with danger and immediacy, these stories place readers in the middle of harrowing circumstances as they unfold. Putting a human face on these tragic events, Collins offers keen insights into people's thoughts, fears, and emotions as they battle against the forces of nature and human error.

From the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 to the Coconut Grove Fire of '42 . . . from the Great Nashville Train Wreck of 1918 to 1953's Waco Tornado, here are the famous as well as the forgotten events that illustrate our will to survive in the face of certain doom.


Tragedies of American History

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Louisiana

The Stories Behind Gospel Music's All-Time Greatest Songs

These fascinating stories are all about how the best loved gospel songs came to be written.

Turn Your Radio On

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Ever wonder where some of our unique and meaningful Christmas traditions come from Why are red and green popular colors of the season Why is exchanging gifts a family tradition Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved customs of this merriest of holidays and how they all point to Christ.

Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas includes insights about:

 * Gift giving
 * Christmas trees
 * Caroling
 * Nativity scenes
 * Yule logs
 * Stockings
 * Advent wreaths
 * Mistletoe
 * Holly, and more!

This is the perfect gift to infuse your celebration with spiritual insights, true-life tales, and captivating legends to intrigue you and your family. Bring new luster and depth to your modern traditions while you celebrate Jesus' birth. The traditions of Christmas lend beauty, awe, and hope to the holiday, causing people all over the world to anticipate it with joy. Warm your heart as you rediscover the true and eternal significance of Christmas.

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A quiet evening ends in murder on a muddy mountain road. Local attorney Lije Evans and his beautiful wife, Kaitlyn, are gunned down. But the killers don't expect one of their victims to live. After burying Kaitlyn, Lije is on a mission to find her killer--and solve a mystery that has more twists and turns than an Ozark-mountain back road. When the trail of evidence goes cold, complicated by the disappearance of the deputy who found Kaitlyn's body at the scene of the crime, Lije is driven to find out why he and his wife were hunted down and left for dead along Farraday Road. He begins his dangerous investigation with no clues and little help from the police. As he struggles to uncover evidence, will he learn the truth before the killers strike again?

Farraday Road

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Ace Collins In the Line of Fire: Daring Stories of Man's Best Hero

Behind the Christmas songs we love to sing lie fascinating stories that will enrich your holiday celebration. Taking you inside the nativity of over thirty favorite songs and carols, Ace Collins introduces you to people you've never met, stories you've never heard, and meanings you'd never have imagined. The next time you and your family sing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," you'll have a new understanding of its message and popular roots. You'll discover how "Angels from the Realms of Glory," with its sublime lyrics and profound theology, helped usher in a quiet revolution in worship. You'll learn the strange history of the haunting and powerful "O Holy Night," including the song's surprising place in the history of modern communications. And you'll step inside the life of Mark Lowry and find out how he came to pen the words to the contemporary classic "Mary, Did You Know?" Still other songs such as "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" trace back to mysterious origins--to ninth-century monks, nameless clergy, and unknown commoners of ages past. Joining hands with such modern favorites as "White Christmas" and "The Christmas Song," they are part of the legacy of inspiration, faith, tears, love, and spiritual joy that is Christmas. From the rollicking appeal of "Jingle Bells" to the tranquil beauty of "Silent Night," the great songs of Christmas contain messages of peace, hope, and truth. Each in its own way expresses a facet of God's heart and celebrates the birth of his greatest gift to the world--Jesus, the most wonderful Christmas Song of all.

Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas

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Incredible stories and the inspiration behind the most popular Christmas songs, including Jingle Bells, Mary, Did You Know?, The First Noel, O Holy Night, Silver Bells, and White Christmas. Ringing along with the chimes in Silver Bells. Laughing along with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Holding a candle while singing a chorus of Silent Night. The songs that you've sung since you were a child continue to bring Christmas to life each year. Now, you'll learn how your favorite Christmas songs came to be. Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas reveals the surprising and fascinating origins of secular and religious Christmas hits. Here are spiritual insights, heartwarming stories, and tales of the humble men and women of decades past who wrote what remain the most beloved Christmas songs today. Discover how: Iconic artists such as Judy Garland and Nat King Cole were influenced and inspired to record instant classics like Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and The Christmas Song. God-inspired words given to an unlikely musician became Mary, Did You Know? One of the oldest Christmas songs still sung today, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, changed from a hymn sung in Latin only in Catholic masses to a carol embraced by every Christian denomination in the world. The songs of Christmas reveal the true joy to be found in the celebration of Christ's birth and the spirit of the season that is anticipated each year all over the world. These stories will warm your heart and bring extra significance to the carols you sing each December.

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Behind the Christmas songs we love to sing lie fascinating stories that will enrich your holiday celebration. Taking you inside the nativity of over thirty favorite songs and carols, Ace Collins introduces you to people you've never met, stories you've never heard, and meanings you'd never have imagined.The next time you and your family sing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," you'll have a new understanding of its message and popular roots. You'll discover how "Angels from the Realms of Glory," with its sublime lyrics and profound theology, helped usher in a quiet revolution in worship. You'll learn the strange history of the haunting and powerful "O Holy Night," including the song's surprising place in the history of modern communications. And you'll step inside the life of Mark Lowry and find out how he came to pen the words to the contemporary classic "Mary, Did You Know?"Still other songs such as "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" trace back to mysterious origins--to ninth-century monks, nameless clergy, and unknown commoners of ages past. Joining hands with such modern favorites as "White Christmas" and "The Christmas Song," they are part of the legacy of inspiration, faith, tears, love, and spiritual joy that is Christmas.From the rollicking appeal of "Jingle Bells" to the tranquil beauty of "Silent Night," the great songs of Christmas contain messages of peace, hope, and truth. Each in its own way expresses a facet of God's heart and celebrates the birth of his greatest gift to the world--Jesus, the most wonderful Christmas Song of all.

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September 12, 2001. Four members of the Klasser family are found dead outside Dallas, Texas. In the wake of 9/11, the Klassers' neighbor, Omar Jones---an American citizen of Arab descent---is convicted of their murder. A month before Jones' execution, attorney Lije Evans searches for evidence that will prove the man innocent. But Evans' quest goes deeper than solving one crime. He is determined to find the secret behind the dark history of sleepy Swope's Ridge---and how it ties into his wife's murder. Interlocking mysteries lead Evans and his team to the battlegrounds of former Nazi Germany, the dirt roads of Kansas, and a rusty cargo ship in the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, they discover a secret that offers the promise of great power---and the greatest temptation they've ever faced. In the second book of the Lije Evans Mysteries series, bestselling author Ace Collins immerses readers in an intricate and deadly international plot. Racism, betrayal, and death-defying escapes compound an adventure that knows no bounds in this harrowing novel for suspense lovers everywhere.

Swope's Ridge

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Spiritual insights, real-life tales, and captivating legends reveal the events and backgrounds that shaped the most beloved traditions and songs of Easter, from Easter eggs to sunrise services.

Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter

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This book is a clean copy with a good spine and binding. The contents and Graphics are in good condition. There is minimal wear inside. There is slight wear on the hardback cover. Will package the book carefully. Will ship within hours after your order is received. Thanks for stopping by and please stay safe.

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Ace Collins' "Fruitcake Murders" is a captivating trade paperback that combines elements of mystery and suspense with a Christian narrative. Published in 2015 by Abingdon Press, this gripping tale weaves through intricate plotlines that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With 320 pages of engaging fiction, the book measures 8.5 inches in length and 5.5 inches in width, making it a comfortable size for reading at home or on-the-go.

The Fruitcake Murders

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True Stories of Great American Dogs

True stories of remarkable canine heroes that teach us about courage, faith, and loyalty.

Man's Best Hero

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With her first record deal at 13 a greatest hit album at the age of 16 and millions of adoring fans. Tanya Tucker was headed anywhere but back to our humble south western roots. The teenage fame had its price and by the time Tanya hit adulthood she had succumb to the life of while partying, scandalous relationships with Glen Campbell, Don Johnson, and Andy Gibb among others a reckless feeling no one contain a drowning in a life of drugs, alcohol and dangerous men. She finally hit rock bottom and checked yourself into Betty Ford clinic in an attempt to turn her life around. Yet even when she emerged, she continue to stir up controversy marrying two children out of wedlock and refusing to name the father. Making a bold come back in the country world, Tonya struggle to top again, most recently winning female vocalist of the year at the country music Association awards. Tanya takes you into Tanya Tucker’s complex world through her roller coaster ride to fame her tumultuous life with Glen Campbell, her joy and pain. 

Traces the life and career of the controversial country music star, looks at her personal relationships, and discusses the reasons for her successful comeback

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