 On August 1, Faith Walker (otherwise known as Jill L. Ferguson and Eric Ferguson) released Whiskey Dog Mystery Series book #2, Poodles and Poison. As the back of the book copy says: "Discover the gripping mystery that unfolds during August in the heartwarming town of Cottageville, where canine stylist Sarah Carter and her loyal Australian cattle dog, Whiskey, stumble upon a series of puzzling events. It all begins innocently enough with a somber backyard farewell for Oodle the poodle. Soon after, Sarah finds herself thrust into a tangled web of intrigue when she saves a stranger's life in a local café, only to discover he has left town to avoid talking to the police. As questions swirl and suspicions grow, Sarah's keen instincts lead her deeper into learning more about that mysterious man. When Sarah and Whiskey join Gladys Rossmiller to choose a new poodle from a local rescue, they unwittingly stumble upon a scene of peril. The owners lie unconscious, their fates uncertain. As Sarah digs deeper into the circumstances surrounding the rescuers' sudden illness, she uncovers something sinister that threatens their serene community. In Poodles and Poison, Faith Walker weaves a tale of suspense and intrigue, where loyalty, love, and the unbreakable bond between humans and their canine companions overcome evil that invades their town. Prepare to be swept into this cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end."
Unlike many cozy mysteries, this book has not just the usual one but two mysteries to be solved by Sarah and the gang and readers. This book is available at book sellers everywhere (including Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Poodles-Poison-Whiskey-Dog-Mystery/dp/1737973359/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=G1ZZJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.2ada0ca8-c08f-4dd3-bf6e-06e1e651bb29%3Aamzn1.symc.ebdd2303-2907-45b9-b343-3896226c508a&pf_rd_p=2ada0ca8-c08f-4dd3-bf6e-06e1e651bb29&pf_rd_r=50CQ9MDKX1NHAJG9PEKC&pd_rd_wg=EgXWo&pd_rd_r=6aeca8f7-2bf6-4d97-830d-57335736735f&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d)
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 We had the honor of working with Steven A. Hitz on his book Igniting the Holy Flame, which Chris Folmsbee called "a thoughtful, candid, stirring, and hopeful book with the highest of aspirations: to help spiritual but not religious people consider what really matters, discovering oneself in the center of God's love, and building authentic community."
As the back of the book explains, "The role of organized religion in our society is undergoing monumental changes. Church attendance is decreasing at unprecedented rates. At the same time, there is an increase in the number of people who identify as “spiritual but not religious.” Clearly, the need for religion remains as strong as ever, yet more and more, people are seeking spirituality elsewhere. Why? What accounts for these trends? Can organized religion still play a valuable role in today’s world? Affirming that organized religion does indeed have the potential to be a uniquely powerful force for good, Igniting the Holy Flame argues that organized religions too often fall into a trap of their own making, inadvertently fixating on a punitive rule-keeping culture that alienates believers and encourages conformity over an honest pursuit of spirituality. The antidote is “authentic fellowship”—pursuing deep and meaningful connections with oneself, others, and the divine. Ultimately, this book argues that organized religion can bless lives and build a better world for all of us when religions focus on helping individuals understand their truest inner selves, learn to follow the gentle guidance of the spirit, and pursue a life driven by authenticity rather than blind obedience." Hitz hopes the book assists many people navigate a course of spirituality, religion, and faith. The book is available at Amazon and you can order it by clicking www.amazon.com/Igniting-Holy-Flame-Communities-Religious/dp/B0DFX95BCT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MR99YLZWYAS1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.REh2SLWpzZOpLUAHyYczJtzbZVAqiAnLwMnZVyEJYurPpFoLE6pvU2AN-IbNxK4-7w_znqxjw2-hF9wsQa4GYUUet7Az67d9MCEJDpouQFSAYQrQs3zucXTdQq4mliFktglSoNOomCMpjNgiH4mJCPf8cTKnikz6Jt7aYy_EO81lGR-X8YBRYOAQYZqkBihq.wQhBDdJzuuxFfc20JE4FSXNPsPN4vSyLDYTi9xht6dE&dib_tag=se&keywords=steven+hitz&qid=1725473701&sprefix=%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-1 |
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