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by Lynette Eason When readers open one of my suspense novels, they expect danger, high stakes, and characters pushed to their limits. Twilight Tactics delivers all of that. But beneath the action, this story grew from convictions and experiences that have shaped both my life and my writing. I always enjoy sharing the story behind the story, so here’s a glimpse into how this novel came to be. Twilight Tactics takes place at Broken Chains Ranch, a trauma recovery facility

by Elizabeth Laing Thompson I crossed the finish line, legs burning, lungs heaving, and found my dad in the crowd. He held up eight fingers with a sad smile, and my heart sank. I’d finished eighth out of all the girls on my cross-country team. One spot shy of top seven. One spot shy of a place on the postseason roster. My season was over. At home that night, I wrestled with my body’s limits—and my heart. While I knew God empathized with my disappointment and grief, I also

by Elizabeth Goddard I’m a seventh-generation Texan, and growing up, I lived in the same small town surrounded by family on both sides. Roots ran deep. Stability wasn’t something I questioned—it simply was. I didn’t realize how much of my identity was tied to place until God began to uproot me. Later, after I married and had children, we moved several times because of my husband’s job. Each move tugged at something tender inside me, and maybe even grated on my soul. I had