New Release Books - Sept. 23, 2015

The Hiram Code Charisma House, By Ron Phillips, Dmin, softcover, 256 pages, $16.99, 9781629982120, Oct 1 The world is on edge. People are living in fear of war, disease, financial ruin, and governmental collapse without much hope. But God's Word offers assurance of blessing and favor in the last days. Ron Phillips shows how The Hiram Code holds valuable secrets that can unlock blessings, even in uncertain end-times. Order from the publisher

As the Sun Has Risen Discovery House, By Dennis Fisher, hardcover, 400 pages, $19.99, 9781627073486, Sep 29 C. S. Lewis enthusiasts and new Lewis readers alike will enjoy this hardcover devotional that contains 365 daily meditations linking a Lewis quote to Scripture. Each topic of the day delivers the Bible's perfect wisdom, Lewis' unique way with words, and additional spiritual insight to helps readers grow in Christ in both heart and mind. Order from the publisher

Kristin and the Santa Secret Stopher Publishing, By Christopher Fenoglio, Stapled booklet, 12 pages, $6.99, 9780615231518, Sep 29 Every Christmas, children will ask "Is Santa Claus real?" This inspirational, colorful booklet will give parents the faith-filled words and a simple method to explain the true meaning of Christmas: God's ultimate gift of His only begotten Son. This Christmas poem is sure to inspire the entire family. Read more at http://bit.ly /Santa-Poem. Order from the publisher

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A NOBLE MASQUERADE Baker Publishing Group, By Kristi Ann Hunter, trade paper, 368 pages, $14.99, 9780764214325, Sep 25 Entering her fourth season, Lady Miranda Hawthorne longs to be bold. But she is mortified when her brother's valet accidentally mails her private thoughts to a duke she's never met—until he responds. As she sorts out her grow-ing feelings for two men, it becomes clear that Miranda's heart is not the only thing at risk. Order from the publisher

Bathsheba Baker Publishing Group, By Angela Hunt, trade paper, 384 pages, $14.99, 9780764216961, Sep 25 After receiving God's promise of a lifelong reign and eternal dynasty, King David forces himself on Bathsheba, a loyal soldier's wife. When her pregnancy forces the king to murder her husband and add her to his harem, Bathsheba struggles to protect her son while dealing with the effects of a dark prophecy and deadly curse. Order from the publisher

Planet Middle School Baker Publishing Group, By Dr. Kevin Leman, hardcover, 320 pages, $17.99, 9780800723057, Sep 25 New York Times bestselling author equips parents of middle schoolers with the tools they need to handle conflicts, emotions, technology use, and other pitfalls. Middle schoolers can be a weird, unpredictable species. But with a little help from Dr. Leman, parents will be able to ride out the storm with humor and confidence. Order from the publisher

The Chase Baker Publishing Group, By Kyle and Kelsey Kupecky, trade paper, 192 pages, $14.99, 9780800726515, Sep 25 A relatable and dynamic couple help young women understand their value in God's eyes. Through their own story and the stories of others, they show girls how to put God first, how to value and protect their purity, how to deal with loneliness and bullying, and how to see themselves as God does—a one-in-a-million girl. Order from the publisher

The Grave Robber Baker Publishing Group, By Mark Batterson, trade paper, 288 pages, $15.99, 9780801015984, Sep 25 New York Times bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson brings to life the seven miracles of Jesus as recorded in the book of John, offering readers the assurance that God still performs the miraculous today. But this is more than a book about miracles. It's a book about the only One who can perform them. Order from the publisher

The Memory Weaver Baker Publishing Group, By Jane Kirkpatrick, trade paper, 352 pages, $14.99, 9780800722326, Sep 25 Eliza was just a child when she was taken hostage by the Cayuse Indians during a massacre in 1847. Now her husband wants to make a new start in another territory—the land of her captivity. Can she lay the dark past to rest and move on? Or will her childhood memories always hold her hostage? Order from the publisher

The Original Jesus Baker Publishing Group, By Daniel Darling, trade paper, 160 pages, $13.99, 9780801006494, Sep 25 This fresh look at ten "Americanized" views of Jesus reveals him not as a deity we can conform to our own comfortable image but as the Christ who transforms us. The Original Jesus is an easy-to-read, inspiring call to follow the Christ of the Scriptures with abandon. Order from the publisher

The Photograph Baker Publishing, By Beverly Lewis, trade paper, 320 pages, $15.99, 9780764212475, Sep 25 When her sister Lily disappears only months after their mother's passing, Eva Esch fears she has been wooed away from the People. Then Jed Stutzman shows up with a picture of a Plain young woman. Eva feels powerfully drawn to the charming stranger—but the woman in the forbidden photograph is no stranger at all. Order from the publisher

The Road to Becoming Baker Publishing Group, By Jenny Simmons, trade paper, 240 pages, $14.99, 9780801019555, Sep 25 In this thought-provoking book, Jenny Simmons shares her final days as the lead singer of the band Addison Road and the subsequent journey that led her through seasons of change, lostness, and finding new life. This guide invites readers to view their not-how-I-planned-it moments as holy seasons that didn't catch God off guard at all. Order from the publisher

Vendetta Baker Publishing Group, By Lisa Harris, trade paper, 304 pages, $14.99, 9780800724177, Sep 25 Detective Nikki Boyd's Missing Persons Task Force is desperately searching the Smoky Mountains for a missing girl when the case becomes very personal—and deadly. With this explosive first book in the Nikki Boyd Files, Lisa Harris takes readers on a fast-paced pursuit of justice that will have them holding their breath until the heart-stopping finish. Order from the publisher

Stop Your Complaining CLC Publications, By Ronnie Martin, trade paper, 144 pages, $11.99, 9781619582057, Sep 20 Stop Your Complaining explores the often-overlooked sin of grumbling and explains how Christians can adopt an attitude of gratitude and humility. Through stories of men and women of the Bible, cultural figures, and even the author himself, Stop Your Complaining explores the relationship between discontent and grate-fulness. See more at www.clcpublications.com. Order from the publisher