Books published by publisher Westbow Pr

Orenea is a land shrouded in mystery, beauty, adventure, and peril. Its people are cursed by the ever tedious presence of an enemy tribe intent on their destruction. In such circumstances, they find a little cluster of Puritans from Plymouth Colony, trapped away from their home as a result of a terrible accident. Among which is young Peter Washingsworth. Now, the small group must work together to survive in this mysterious land with some help from the mysterious natives. Who are they? And what does this all have to do with a ship full of people who disappeared at sea over a hundred years ago?

An ancient sin. A long forgotten oath. A town with a deadly secret.Something evil is at work in Hyde River, an isolated mining town in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.Under the cover of darkness, a predator strikes without warning-taking life in the most chilling and savage fashion.The community of Hyde River watches in terror as residents suddenly vanish. Yet, the more locals are pressed for information, the more they close ranks, sworn to secrecy by their forefathers' hidden sins.Only when Hyde River's secrets are exposed is the true extent of the danger fully revealed. What the town discovers is something far more deadly than anything they'd imagined. Something that doesn't just stalk its victims, but has the power to turn hearts black with decay as it slowly fills their souls with darkness.

Have you ever been left in the desert to fight life by yourself, wondering how someone you love could betray you? Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family with abuse of any kind but knew you were destined to do great things? Do you have low self-esteem, were you critical of yourself, or did you think that God is just out to punish you? In this book, real-life experience and circumstances brought me to a place that shook me to the core, tore down all I believed as true, and forced me to rise like a phoenix from the ashes or burn in all the many mistakes. How did I survive extreme abuse of every kind? How did I go from drug addict to college graduate? Do you want to go from a born rebel to a renewed warrior? Read on . . .

Sharing Stories of Jesus with Children is uniquely created to assist parents and church leaders in their ability to convey the life of Christ personally and inspirationally to youth. Rhyming short stories abbreviate the scripture in terms a child can understand in an entertaining format. Interpretive drawings from young grandchildren with space for a child's sketch will foster personal application and hopefully incite an interest in developing a relationship with our Savior.

Having found two tickets to Paris in her purple purse, Magic Cookie Bean and her favorite pal Pumpkin embark on a new adventure to share God's love and grace. Arriving in this city known for love, Magic's kindness and encouragement continues to attract a cast of characters whose unique personalities lend excitement and purpose to this little troupe's quest-to reach the top of Mont Blanc by sunrise! In this sequel to Ruth Ann Abrahamson's first title, The Adventures of Magic Cookie Bean (Westbow Press, 2010) readers will recognize keepsakes from Magic's purple purse as they re-appear at just the right time! Introduced in The Adventures of Magic Cookie Bean, Magic is a precocious calico who loves the Lord, loves her purple purse, and loves to entertain in her rock garden. This cherished place right in her back yard becomes a mission field to teach wholesome Christian values. Although Magic travels to faraway places, she always returns to this garden built on a rock of love and security. Since the age of six, Ruth Ann Abrahamson has nurtured extreme affection for felines and kindled a passion for creative writing. She and her husband reside in upstate New York and now parent five cats, having adopted a ferule named Grey Kitty-truly an example of hospitality and loving thy brother.

Nana and Kevie decide to go fishing one day. Then Kevie finds out if she closes her eyes and makes a wish, magical things begin to happen. This book is a lovely story that shows the relationship between a child and her grandparent and the special time they share together. It is a gentle reminder that it is not always about the things you might do together but, more importantly, about that special person who sits right beside you to brighten your day.

In The Broken Violin, Abigail Bosworth’s life is drastically changed when her wealthy British family flees Philadelphia in 1769. Anti-British sentiment is growing, and the Revolutionary War will soon erupt. After Abigail’s father closes his shipping business, they move to the Mohawk Valley in rural New York state and join a settlement of German Palatines, which is the nationality of Abigail’s mother. To blend into the small village of Stone Arabia, Abigail’s father opens an apothecary like his father in England, and Abigail becomes his assistant, an uncommon role for a woman in the late 1700s.Though life is momentarily calm, Abigail misses a Philadelphia friend she had hoped to marry. As the American rebellion begins growing, he joins a militia and vanishes. With war on the horizon, Abigail’s parents die in a heartbreaking accident, and she struggles to live alone. Her fears increase as local Mohawk folk hero, Joseph Brant, joins the British in terrorizing nearby villages. As the Revolutionary War officially begins, Abigail is forced to tackle life’s challenges head-on, even the possibility of her own death. Although mocked and plotted against, Abigail prevails and finds love in the most unexpected place. “M.B. Tosi begins a new series with The Broken Violin, an exciting story of the Revolutionary War. As with all of her books, this one is alive with adventure, genuine history, difficult decisions and faith. Enjoy!” — Jim Langford, Director Emeritus of University of Notre Dame Press

The sleepy, eastern Washington wheat town of Antioch has suddenly become a gateway for the supernatural--from sightings of angels and messianic images to a weeping crucifix.Then a self-proclaimed prophet mysteriously appears with an astounding message.The national media and the curious all flock to the little town--a great boon for local business but not for Travis Jordan.The burned-out former pastor has been trying to hide his past in Antioch.Now the whole world is headed to his backyard to find the Messiah, and in the process, every spiritual assumption he has ever held will be challenged.The startling secret behind this visitation ultimately pushes one man into a supernatural confrontation that will forever alter the lives of everyone involved.