A Spellbinding Book

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Fatal Illusions
Kregel Publications (March 5, 2009)
by
Adam Blumer


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Adam Blumer lives in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with his wife, Kim, and his daughters, Laura and Julia.

He works full-time as a freelance writer and editor. A print journalism graduate of Bob Jones University (Greenville, SC), he served in editorial roles for fourteen years at Northland Baptist Bible College (Dunbar, WI) and Awana Clubs International Headquarters (Streamwood, IL).

He has published numerous short stories and articles. Fatal Illusions released by Kregel Publications (Grand Rapids, MI) is his first novel.

You can learn more at the general website for his editing services, his Meaningful Suspense author's website, and his blog, where he "documents [his] publishing adventure and introduces new Christian novels" as a fellow CFBA blogger.

ABOUT THE BOOK

An amateur magician, an unassuming family . . . a fatal illusion Haydon Owens wants to be the next Houdini. He has been practicing his craft and has already made four women disappear. All it took was a bit of rope and his two bare hands.

The Thayer family has come to the north woods of Newberry, Michigan, looking for refuge, a peaceful sanctuary from a shattered past. But they are not alone. Little do they know that they are about to become part of Haydon's next act. Time is running out and already the killer has spotted his next victim. Who will escape alive?

If you would like to read the first chapter of Fatal Illusions, go HERE

“Fatal Illusions is an engaging, fast-paced read with a captivating storyline that grabs you from page one and doesn't let go. Highly recommended!”--Mark Mynheir, homicide detective and author of The Night Watchman

“An awesome ride!”--Rosey Dow, Christy Award winning author of Reaping the Whirlwind

“Adam Blumer tells a fast-paced story that weaves together a serial killer, a physically wounded pastor and his spiritually wounded wife. The twists and turns will keep readers guessing.”--Rick Acker, author of Blood Brothers

MY THOUGHTS:
Be forewarned that if you start reading this book, you will be compelled to finish it as quickly as possible. I was absolutely spellbound and several times as I read, I realized my heart was pounding and I needed to close my mouth! Adam Blumer has woven a great tale of a marriage neglected by grief and busyness, a woman obsessed with stalking the man she is convinced secretly loves her, a deranged killer fixated on his own obsession, and a retired detective determined to find the murderer before he strikes again. Issues of God's sovereignty, church politics, interpersonal boundaries, and trust flow throughout the story, lending painful authenticity to the trials that the Thayers experience. Set on the upper Michigan peninsula, this is a thoroughly engrossing and satisfying read. I highly recommend it!

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