Bad Connection
Melody Carlson
Paperback
(Multnomah Books, Aug. 15, 2006)
Meet Samantha McGregor She seems like your average teen, but Samantha is unusually gifted. God gives her visions and dreams that offer unconventional glimpses into other peopleās lives and problems. Itās a powerful gift with a lot of responsibilityā¦ Bad Connection: Book One Kayla Henderson lives on the edge. She likes to break the rules, considers partying an extracurricular activity, and canāt stand her parents. So, most people arenāt surprised when she goes missing. Like everyone else, Samantha McGregor assumes Kayla has run away. But then she has a vision where Kayla is tied up with duct tape over her mouth. Freaked by the image, Samantha wonders, Is Kayla alive or dead? Was the vision real or just a silly dream? Most important, can Kayla be found before itās too late? Reaader's Guide Included!Story Behind the BookāThe secular world has become very interested in āsupernaturalā gifts. Take, for example, shows like Joan of Arcadia , The Medium, Monk, and Dead Zone . Yet itās God who gives every good and perfect gift. My guess is that we humans barely tap into the vast variety of gifts that He has to offer. Not only that, but our fast-paced, high-tech culture rarely relies on those good āold-fashionedā character traits like insight, intuition, wisdom, and foresight. My hope is that this series will provide a fun way for teens to explore deeper levels of spirituality and creativity while inspiring them to a greater love for God.ā ā Melody Carlson