In a most personal and riveting work, Novelist, Donna Masotto presents, "The Consigliere".

A middle-aged mafia lawyer, Declan Quinn, realizes his life is meaningless after the tragic drowning of his eight-year-old daughter. At a crossroad between misery and the longing for peace, he shuns his duties as the Consigliere and embarks on a search to find the sister he abandoned when he joined the mob thirty years ago. But first, he must confront his mafia Don and face the truth of his past.

Setting off to reclaim his destiny, Declan never expects his grandfather and son to assist him on this journey, but they become key figures when scheming against the mafia Don. At different stops, Declan reunites with friends he knew before joining the mob, beginning at the Lower East Side and Brooklyn. He treks through uncharted lands to unveil a mystery hidden for twenty years. Declan uses the tools of love, forgiveness, and courage, as he tries to overcome life’s inevitable challenges and the past that haunts him—or hunts him down.

This work is inspired by the 1969 novel by Mario Puzo, The Godfather and provides the complete backstory of "The Consigliere".

After a gruesome murder, Phillip must finally face Michael alone for the first time in several months. His greatest fear is whether he can find any forgiveness for the years he remained silent, allowing his younger brother to suffer at the hands of Tony, their sadistic father.

Years before the killing, Tony accidentally discovers a letter written to his wife, proving that she had a passionate relationship with someone named Samuel. This forces him to consider the humiliating possibility that Michael may not be his son. Consumed with rage, Tony's only ambition is to destroy the possible evidence of his wife’s affair.

When Michael is nearly sixteen years old, he becomes the victim of a cruel, senseless prank, which leaves him barely alive. While sitting alone in the hospital with his brother, Phillip is tormented by reoccurring memories he can’t seem to escape, and just when he realizes the hopelessness of his life without Michael, Samuel―the man who wrote the letter to the boys’ mother―arrives at the hospital. Samuel soon finds himself confronted with the terrifying reality that he may have missed his only chance to meet the young man he suspects is his son.

Regardless of the fierce risks to his own family, Samuel―along with his heroic wife―refuse to abandon the boys to their barbaric life. These courageous outsiders quickly realize that Phillip and Michael have only known hatred in their lives, and they want nothing more than to offer the brothers a chance to learn that love conquers all things―a reality Phillip must embrace if he is ever going to make peace with Michael, and himself, especially after the brutal death that changed everything.

For many, a nursing home is the despised last stop before heading out into the Great Beyond. Not so for the heroines of The Song of Sadie Sparrow—three very different women whose lives intersect in a warm and endlessly engaging facility called The Hickories. Sadie Sparrow, Meg Vogel and Elise Chapelle represent different generations. They have experienced different sorrows and entertain different hopes. They even adhere to different worldviews, from devoutly Christian to unapologetically atheist. Yet over the course of a single year, they forge unlikely bonds that impact each other’s lives in the here and now—and perhaps for all eternity. A beautifully written story of friendship set against the backdrop of life’s twilight years, The Song of Sadie Sparrow explores contrasting views of purpose and pardon, life and afterlife—and faith’s role in shaping those views, now and forevermore.

#1 Inspirational & Christian Fiction Bestseller! Over 100,000 downloads/copies sold worldwide. One of the most popular indie Inspirational/Christian Fiction books on the market! Published by MindStir Media, 2009.

YOUNG JAMES FROST just knows, deep in his bones, that he's a writer. He writes far into early mornings, after his wearying hours of scrubbing toilets and sweeping floors. He loves writing that much.

But it's not only the joy of words that keeps him grinding; it's his desire to retire the janitor's mop. He sees being published as the key to living an improved life. James has another deep-seated conviction: that he's not good enough. He secretly longs to be accepted. However, the conventional others in his life seem all too willing to remind him that he's wasting his time.

Then he meets and falls in love with Leigh, the one bright spot in his endless misery of self-doubt. A quiet but resolutely religious girl, she has to fight off disapproval of her own from overly critical parents, whose insults are countered by James's often-voiced admiration of her. Likewise, Leigh's faith in his talents begins to build his confidence, eventually allowing her to introduce him to a different way to help himself: relying on God.

Ultimately, James's newfound faith is sorely tested to the point of doubt when his dream to be published seems to melt into a mirage, smothered by countless rejection slips from agents and publishers. His faith is also battered by having to fight highly emotional battles and suffer fear and loss. Just when James appears hopelessly sapped by devastating events, one last door opens, and he's rocked by an epiphany.

UNCONVENTIONAL is designed to inspire readers to reach for their dreams. Buy this book. Read it. Share it with everyone you know. You - and they - will be glad you did!

2019 AUDIE AWARD FINALIST IN THE FAITH-BASED CATEGORY
2019 GOLD MEDAL WINNER IN CHRISTIAN FICTION WITH READERS' FAVORITE

When rookie astronomer Irina Kirilenko discovers a massive comet on a collision course for Mars, she faces stonewalling from the MPC, then stricture from NASA. When she realizes that the government has imposed a cover-up, she reveals the comet to fellow astronomer Ariele Serrafe, placing both in the crosshairs of government agents.

Set in a subtly dystopian, near future America, The Rogue, the first volume of the Planets Shaken series, is a thought-provoking apocalyptic thriller based on Luke 21:26, “The planets of the heavens shall be shaken. ”

This series is written from a Christian perspective and contains no profanity or sensuality.

I am The Rebellion. With these words Jetebais laments his choice to leave heaven forever. I, Jetebais is more than just a book about Good versus Evil. This book explores the concept of how human arrogance can blind one to the outside intrusion of evil. It can even fool those who we look up to as the very representation of what should be good - leaders in the worlds of both politics and religion.

A Man carrying the weight of an innocent death, at the culmination of a life unfulfilled, must face his own truth. The Preacher who lost sight of the love of the Father when he allowed greed to corrupt his soul must find a path to redemption. A Civil War Soldier mired in prejudice and entitlement has to face his crimes against his fellow man if he hopes to achieve peace and rest. The Superstar struggles beyond abuse and poverty and finds success, only to realize that his golden life is built on the backs of those he trod upon on his way to fame and he must atone. All must find their answers beneath THE HEAVENLY OAK.

Gripping. Award-winning. Inspirational. Unputdownable. Five Stars. - Readers' Favorite.

A regular family. An old secret. And a dangerous enemy collide. Who will stand?

She thought she was ordinary.

Until a 100-year old secret sets a dangerous enemy after her.

Putting their parents' legacy, and the world in danger.

2018 First Place Winner, CWRC Readers' Choice Literary Lighthouse Awards. Grab your copy now.

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It was bad enough for Violet Zendel that her twin brother hated her and avoided her like a plague because of her faith. When he became the CEO of their parents' company, she did everything she could to support his success. Then she planned a vacation to help bridge the gap between them and improve their relationship.

However, when the news about a shocking event reached her ears during the trip, it shook her to her core—and led to a trail of broken hearts. Violet saw no other option but to shift her focus from pursuing corporate achievements, to preserving her family members and their legacy. But that came at a very high cost. And in the process, she is challenged by riskier choices, which demonstrate in dangerous ways, that not everything was as it seemed.

Police Officer Angel Martinez was not a stranger to hard work. She had almost single-handedly guided her four siblings into adulthood and did not feel threatened when a murder case landed on her desk. Feeling confident about her ability to solve the murder, little did she know that some cases came with decades-old secrets that could tear apart the peace and unity of those she held dear. Can she solve this case without losing her life and that of her precious family members?

Tim Santiago loved his career as an Archeologist. He seldom walked past old things without stopping to admire them, and he yearned for his best friend, Violet, to gain an appreciation for his profession. When events at a funeral unleashed a storm of mysterious phone calls and a dangerous chase, he quickly agreed that some old things were better left buried. But when he suddenly lost someone dear to him—and was close to losing two more—he faced a critical choice about unearthing more secrets. Was he already too late?

What will happen to Violet, Angel, and Tim?

WHISPER is the gripping, long-awaited full length prequel of THE PETE ZENDEL Christian Romantic Suspense Series. The Pete Zendel Series is a spin-off of The New Rulebook Series—a 9-book acclaimed series. If you have not read The New Rulebook Series, start reading it with the ASIN below as that will strongly enhance your understanding of this series-

ASIN- B076F5RT79

SERIES READING ORDER-

-WHISPER

-THE SECRET HERITAGE

-HUNTER 

-HUNTED

-COURAGEOUS

-DEFENDED

-WARRIOR

-EMERGENT

And more.

Beverly Hills Book Awards winner for Best Fiction Religion, The Actress doesn't fail to entertain. “A unique, exceptionally well written, and inherently fascinating read from cover to cover.” -- James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review, July 2017. “This book captures Thompson’s mastery of mystery. His ability to bring his characters to life is truly an art–you forget they aren’t real. The manner of twists he weaves through the story gives depth to the plot and has you guessing throughout the story “who did it”. You don’t want the story to end because you don’t want to say goodbye to the characters.” --Susan Reichert, Editor-in-Chief, Southern Writer’s Magazine. “I read The Actress this afternoon. It kept me in suspense until the very end! The part where Martha is playing an extra in the movie was brilliantly done. Michael's books are easy to read and so true to the South. I can't wait for the next book in this series!” -- The Movie Extra If you want to laugh, be entertained, solve a murder mystery, and learn something about God you’ve probably never considered, read this book. Early 1960s. The most famous actress in America, Talllulah Ivey, is in the Mississippi Delta to film a controversial movie. A prominent local citizen is shot and killed outside her bedroom window. A note is found clenched in the dead man's hand. The note holds the key to Ivey's guilt or innocence. Was it self-defense? Murder? Or something else? Martha investigates the who, what, and why in this twisty, suspenseful murder mystery. This story could be told only by me—Martha McRae. I’m the publisher and sole writer for the Bethel County Gazette. I also run a boarding house in Solo, Mississippi. We're just a dot on a map in the center of the Delta. Land so level and wide you could see the sun rise in the east and set in the west. Cotton and cornfields stretched as far as our eyes could see. We’d always been a speck of a town--too small for any stop signs, much less a stoplight. Somehow, Solo seemed to maintain a constant 310 souls. Births replacing deaths. Deaths. We had more than our fair share three years ago when Satan paid us a visit. You can read about those murders in The Rector. Here we are again, though, in the land of rich stories and good dirt. Only this time, there’s a celebrity in our midst. The Solo series reads like Agatha Christie and C.S. Lewis collaborated on a series of murder mysteries that include theology and an allegory. Think of Aslan in Lewis's The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Aslan represents Jesus. Biblical characters in the Solo series are Jesus, Martha, Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, the Apostle Paul, and Satan.

2018 American Fiction Award Winner in the Christian Inspirational category.

What happens to a family when the hurt gets so bad that an outsider decides to take things into his own hands and it may not be for the better?
 
A family will change in 5 days. Will it be for better or worse?
 
Her Good Girlis a coming-of-age suspenseful story of a whole family. Sadie suffers through her mother's home-remedies for her illnesses, hoping if she can make it to the fall when she will leave for college, then she'll be fine. Sky, a classmate, who showers her with kindness and admiration, opens her eyes that she might not live that long if her mom has her way. His solution for a happily-ever-after is not pretty. But, can she partner with Sky to hurt the mom who has hurt her for years?
 
Carrie Schmidt (Reading is My SuperPower):
Bottom Line: Her Good Girl by Elaine Stock is poignant and riveting, a spotlight on generational dysfunction at its worst but also on God's miraculous grace. Stock tackles an intensely emotional plot with compelling prose, layered characters, a gentle spirit and always HOPE. It's gritty and real and it doesn't shy from looking abuse and mental illness in the eye and calling it for what it is. But it's also tempered with mercy-driven insights and the healing only Jesus can provide. Such a great read - one that you will be pondering for a long time!