First Presbyterian has a full service religious library. It offers books on theology, Christian living,
prayer, child rearing, Christian biographies, Biblical fiction and lots of Christian fiction. Also in
the collection are books to help with Bible study, such as Bible dictionaries, commentaries, and
atlases. First Presbyterian also has an extensive children’s section with books about Bible
people, fiction, study helps and Christian videos. There are also a number of videos for adults
and books on tape available.
Library News
A variety of books are new in the library this month - from mystery to suspense, Biblical
fiction to historical romance - all will entertain and make for great summer reading.
Nothing but Trouble introduces PJ Sugar. It's not fair to say that trouble happens every time
PJ is around, but when she returns to her home town, within a week, her former teacher is
murdered and her best friend's husband is arrested as the number one suspect. Although the
police detective investigating the murder - who also happens to be PH's former flame - is
convinced it's an open-and-shut case, PJ's not so sure. When she tries to clear her friend's
husband, she ends up reigniting old passions, uncovering an international conspiracy ... solving
a murder along the way. PJ also discovers that maybe God can use a woman who never
seems to get it right.
In Deception by Randy Alcorn, homicide detective Ollie Chandler has seen it all and done
more than he cares to admit. He is called to investigate the murder of professor, he finds
himself going places he's never gone before. Joined by journalist Clarence Abernathy and
friend Jake Woods, all three are drawn deep into corruption and political tensions that
threaten to destroy them - and anyone who tries to help. But they're in too deep to quit. A
gripping story of murder and spiritual struggle, Deception proves, as never before, the truth
of Ollie's first law, "Things are often not what they appear."
Davis Bunn and Janette Oke are the authors of The Hidden Flame, part of their Acts of Faith
series. Its first century Judea and the followers of the Way have burgeoned into a vibrant
community that can't be ignored. Jerusalem is in turmoil as its religious leaders on one side and
their Roman rulers on the other conspire to stamp out the fledgling Church. And Abigail, who
thought she had finally found home and safety, is caught between the opposing forces. Two
suitors desire the lovely Abigail in marriage. Ezra, a Hebrew merchant and widower with
important connections among the Sanhedrin, is looking for a mother for his children. The
Roman soldier Lineux is fascinated by her charm and could offer the sanctuary - and perhaps
the love - she desires. But neither has captured her heart. Will Abigail's faith survive heartbreak
beyond comprehension ... or can a glimmer of hope give her the courage to persevere and find
love at last?
Dawn's Prelude by Tracie Peterson is Lydia's story. Married off at a tender age to a harsh,
older widower she can't help but feel a measure of relief when an accident claims his life.
What happens next, however, is a surprise to everyone. Through an unforeseen fluke, Lydia
finds herself the sole recipient of her late husband's fortune. But instead of granting her security,
strife ensues as her adult stepchildren battle to regain the inheritance for themselves. Lydia longs
to wash her hands of the situation and determines to join her aunt in Alaska. The beauty and
serenity of Sitka appeals to Lydia, but a new discovery in Lydia's life forces her to rethink her
future.