The second in a series of Bible Camp Mysteries by Christian
author Cheryl Rogers is slated for release this Sunday, Sept. 15. Called Alone in the Woods, the book set in the
Florida backwoods teaches the power of prayer to heal.
"In the book, the group of campers discover a woman
living far off the beaten trail to avoid electricity. When they learn she
suffers from a severe immune disorder, they know God has put her in their
path," says Rogers. "They pray for her, and she is healed."
The mystery series features a former New York gang leader
Chet Harrigan, who leads a fellowship group for 10- to 16-year-old boys
attending a Central Florida community church. The group, known as the Boy's
Den, puts their faith to the test as they encounter unforeseen difficulties in
the woods.
The first book, Lost
in the Woods: A Bible Camp Mystery, involves the mysterious disappearance
of 13-year-old Zack in the middle of the night. The group battles no-see-ums, a
bout of food poisoning, and an impending hurricane as they scour the woods for
the missing Zack.
In Alone in the Woods,
Chet tries to correct the mistakes they made during that first disastrous trip.
He even hires a wilderness guide to join them at camp and build a hut, but he
winds up with a novice whose unfortunate blunders only complicate matters.
Their dedicated chef, one of the boy's uncles, foils their plan for an
elaborate evening feast – when
he goes missing.
But two boys who wander off the trail make it all worthwhile
when they discover Sandy, a crusty woman who needs some friends pretty badly.
Chet tells her about Jesus, the group prays for her, and she is healed.
"It is my goal through the Bible Camp Mysteries to
share the biblical path to salvation –
and other important truths from God's Word –
in a fun and entertaining way," Rogers says.
In the end, Sandy and the group enjoy a sumptuous feast in
the wilderness as a forest fire rages at the edge of the park.
Alone in the Woods,
aimed at preteens and teens, is available for pre-ordering from Smashwords.com
for $2.99. You can find it here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/347520
Swayed by her love of Nancy Drew Mysteries, Rogers decided
as a child she wanted to be a writer. But it wasn't until she came to know the
Lord, as an adult, that she knew what she was to write about.
"I was suffering from Environmental Illness, a severe
immune disorder," Rogers recalls. "When I surrendered my life to him,
he healed me."
A former newspaper reporter, she has dedicated herself to
sharing the good news of God's salvation through her writing.
With her Bible Camp Mysteries, Rogers has come full circle. "The
Bible Camp Mysteries incorporate action and suspense similar to the Nancy Drew
and Hardy Boy mysteries," Rogers says, "while infusing biblical
principles and godly examples of faith."
Rogers, who publishes NewChristian Books Online Magazine, also has written a short story collection
featuring modern Jonahs. Just Like Jonah
Wail Tales features wail tales or exaggerated tales of woe involving
characters who land in a whale of trouble for their wrong choices. Like Jonah,
they surrender their lives to God and receive his mercy. She also has written a
parent/teacher guide, Just Like Jonah
Wail Tales Workbook, which includes the short stories, plus Scripture
citations and discussion questions.
Watch a video with Cheryl reading the first chapter of her upcoming book, Alone in the Woods.
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