Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #18

Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 5 grand prizes!

• The hunt BEGINS on 6/15 at noon MST with Stop #1 at LisaTawnBergren.com. 
• Hunt through our loop using Chrome or Firefox as your browser (not Explorer).
• There is NO RUSH to complete the hunt—you have all weekend (until Sunday, 6/18 at midnight MST)! So take your time, reading the unique posts along the way; our hope is that you discover new authors/new books and learn new things about them.
•  Submit your entry for the grand prizes by collecting the CLUE on each author’s scavenger hunt post and submitting your answer in the Rafflecopter form at the final stop, back on Lisa Bergren’s site. Many authors are offering additional prizes along the way!

       For those of you who don't know me, my name is Lisa Harris. I'm a USA Today best selling author who has written everything from romantic suspense to medical thrillers and apocalyptic stories, and coming this June, a brand new psychological suspense series! You can learn more about me and all my books here on my site and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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      Apprehending fugitives as a part of the US Marshals' elite SOG team gives Deputy US Marshal Tucker Shaw the purpose and drive he needs to fight the demons from his past. When he’s called out to track down a group of endangered children, he has no idea how drastically his life is about to change. The mother of one of the missing girls, Riley Bishop, has credible evidence on who is behind her daughter's disappearances, but the situation quickly spirals out of control with a final shocking twist that has Tucker questioning everything he knows to be true.

 

     

     

     

I     If you've ever read a psychological thriller, you know that it's the twists and turns that make this genre so addicting. One of the unique features of these stories is the unsettling voice of an unreliable narrator--a character whose point of view can't be trusted. Often these books are told in first person, because that gives the reader a chance to be able to delve deeper into the mind of the character.

But are you really seeing the truth?

The problem is that the characters might be deliberately deceiving the readers, or the characters might actually be the ones deceived. Psychology plays a fascinating part in this. What happens when our unconscious mind bends our perception of what is real, and even tries to fill in the gaps, making it possible to perceive things that aren’t really there? Think of an amputee who still feels his missing leg, or how it’s possible to see patterns in chaos. Memories are sprinkled with gaps, and we can fill in those gaps with our own created recollections. These can all be a part of the unique role of an unreliable narrator--and a fascinating ride for the reader. 

Here’s Your Critical Stop #18 Info:

If you're interested, you can pre-order The Lies We Believe just in time for its release on June 28th on Amazon. It will be available as an ebook, paperback, and kindle unlimited!

Clue to Write Down: to begin.

Link to Stop #19, the Next Stop on the Loop: Sarah Sundin's site!

But wait! Before you go, I’m offering six books (ebook or paperback) to one scavenger hut participant—a complete set of my Fallout Series. All you have to do is sign up to get my e-newsletter (form is the right hand side of this post). Everyone who signs up automatically gets a free copy of the prequel, THE LAST DAY. Let me know in the comments that you subscribed, or note that you’re already a subscriber.  

THE START DATE is set to 6/14 at 12/01 am Mountain and the end date is 6/19 at 12:01 am Mountain. Winner for the Fallout series from this blog will be drawn from the comments below using a random draw. Paperback copies are offered for USA mailing address only.

HAPPY HUNTING!!

     

Creepin It Real Giveaway: 12 thrilling novels to keep you up at night!

Attention suspense lovers! 

Join us for the Creepin It Real Giveaway, where 12 thrilling books await you, each featuring a spine-chilling tale. Participating authors include Lynette Eason, Lisa Phillips, Susan Sleeman, Natalie Walters, Jaime Jo Wright, Lisa Harris, Lynn H. Blackburn, D.L. Wood, Nancy Mehl, Patricia Bradley, Jessica R. Patch, and myself. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Mark your calendars for June 1-30 and get ready for a heart-pounding reading experience like no other! 

CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

#ChristianFiction #booksweeps #creepinitreal #christianromanticsuspense #suspensethriller #christianthriller

Behind the scenes of a psychological thriller

 Hey readers!

The countdown begins for my brand new series and the release of The Lies We Believe. I can't wait to share Riley and Tucker's story with you, and yes, for those of you who have read my US Marshal series, there will be a cameo of Jonas and Madison! Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some behind the scenes of writing a psychological thriller. Here is the first one. Enjoy and don't forget to preorder!

Sunday Praise

 

It’s hard to imagine that it took Noah approximately one hundred years to build the ark. Talk about perseverance! And in the midst of his building the ark, he was constantly ridiculed by those around him. In fact, Noah and his family were the only ones God saved because mankind had become so corrupt that wicked men had become heroes among the people. 

Have you ever thought about what kind of faith did Noah had to have to hang in there for so long? In order to persevere, Noah had to hold tightly to his faith. And it had to be strong, solid, and enduring. I love this verse from Colossians that talks about the importance of faith in order to have a solid foundation.

"Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness." Colossians 2:7 

Question for today: What does it mean to you to endure?

#SundayPraise #LisaHarris #Colossians #endurance

 

Sunday Praise

Even when we’ve made our decision to put our full trust in God, there are still times when things go wrong and God seems far away. The world we live in is broken. People are hurting from unemployment, hunger, loneliness, broken homes and broken marriages. 

When I start worrying and doing things my way, my faith begins to falter, and I start to wonder if He’s still in control. So how do we hold strong in the middle of a storm? 

Through the work of the Holy Spirit and the study of His word, God allows our faith in Him to grow and mature even in the face of trials and disappointment. (From Finding Hope in a Chaotic World) 

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise.” Hebrews 10:23

#SundayPraise #hope #FindingHopeinaChaoticWorld #unemployment #hunger #lonliness #divorce

Sunday Praise

We’ve all heard of the Mary/Martha syndrome. Martha was the woman in the Bible who ran around, taking care of all the household preparations when Jesus and his disciples came to stay. Mary, on the other hand, left the preparations to her sister to sit at Jesus’ feet.

I often feel a mixture between these two women. In wanting to serve others, I’m quick to jump in, but like Martha, too often—okay, way too often—get caught up in the details like she did. I forget to take time to stop be still. Forget to learn and glean from those around me and find peace and strength in God’s word.

When I think about being a strong woman of God, I long to find the combination of both women. Martha opened up her home to Jesus and his disciples, and had the heart of a servant. But Mary was the one who, despite all that had to be done, remembered what was most important. 

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42

#SundayPraise #strongwoman #womanofGod #firstthings

 

"Perfect Conclusion to a Stunning Series"

 

I'm so excited to announce that Shattered is finally here! Book five in my Fallout series is available here on Amazon as an ebook and with Kindle Unlimited. Paperback is coming soon.

Welcome to Shadow Ridge, where LONGMIRE meets JERICHO.

From USA Today Best-selling author Lisa Harris comes an epic new series where the survival of Shadow Ridge depends on learning how to fight crime all over again.

In the prequel to the series, The Last Day, Chase said good-bye to Hope and left Shadow Ridge for an overnight prisoner transport to San Angelo. . .the day before the grid went down. For those rooting for Hope McQuaid and Chase Becket to find each other again, well, the wait is almost over. Except the circumstances aren’t what either of them could have ever imagined.

 **"Perfect Conclusion to a Stunning Series. I cannot recommend this series highly enough." ~Vickie W**

Sunday Praise

Have you ever thought about the secret of Joshua’s victories? The truth is that it wasn’t his skill with the sword, but instead his submission to God.

Joshua was not blind to the realities of his situation—he faced real enemies and hard situations, but he didn’t allow the problems and difficulties to rob him of his faith in God.

When the twelve spies—including Joshua—went to scout out the land of Canaan, they looked at things very differently. Ten of the spies only saw the terrifying giants that inhibited the land. Joshua and Calab, though, looked at the difficulties through what they knew about God. They remembered the victory over the Egyptians, food in the desert—God’s continual presence—and that with God, they would be victorious.

What about you? Who’s voice are you listening to today? 

“Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.” Proverbs 3:6 MSG

#SundayPraise #LisaHarris #christianlife

 

There is still time!

 

The #LoneStarLit SURVIVAL Tour is over, but the #giveaway runs 'til midnight tonight, *AND* I added my #audiobook #bookreview to my blog post! (SPOILER: Kyle Tait - Voice Over and Narration paired with Lisa Harris's writing is perfection. 5 STARS from me!) ~Kristine Hall

Click here to join the giveaway!

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I'm offering a copy of The Last Day for signing up for my newsletter. This is the prequel to my Fallout series! 

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"I LOVE this unique "off the grid" Fallout series. Frequency is my favorite so far!" Jeanne C.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

In Today’s world, law enforcement agencies across the country rely on forensic tools, DNA testing, and crime labs. But what if that technology was suddenly no longer available? No one in the small, west Texas town of Shadow Ridge knows what took down the power grid, or when it’s going to be back up, but everyone knows exactly where they were the moment it went down. And now, with no electricity, no internet, and no modern technology, the men and women responsible for keeping the town safe are going to have to learn how to fight crime all over again.

You can buy your ebook or paperback copies for books 1-4 here. 

 

Sunday Praise

One of the things I’ve loved about both traveling and living in different countries is that it has widened my worldview and given me a greater understanding into the lives of other cultures. I’ve met people from all walks of life who have taught me about sacrifice, friendship, endurance, and true giving.

I’ve learned that:

• I need to look to God’s standards for living and not my culture or the world’s standards. 
• If God isn’t first in my life, then I’ve failed, because in the end that’s all that really matters.
• True peace is found in simplicity, being in the will of God, and serving others.
• I don’t ever want to just exist, but instead, live life to the fullest.
• Living life to the fullest isn’t a bigger car, a bigger house, or more possessions because living life to the fullest isn’t defined by the world’s definition.

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2

#SundayPraise #LisaHarris #christianauthor

Feeling Lost? Find Hope

The digital version of my non-fiction Bible study is now on sale! This is a fillable PDF that can be used on your computer or iPad.

Divorce. Depression. Loneliness. Death of a loved one. Catastrophic world events. The list could go on. The majority of Christians are unprepared in knowing how to persevere in the face of trials. Using scripture as its core, this study is a practical, life changing tool for both men and women who need to deepen their relationship with God and continue to build a solid foundation on Christ so that with the power of the Holy Spirit, when the storms of life hit, their anchor in Christ is secure.

Order your digital copy here for only $5.99!

This study is also available on Amazon as a paperback workbook.

Wow - talk about a way to start off a new series!: Survival Blog Tour & Giveaway!

"Wow - talk about a way to start off a new series! Survival by Lisa Harris is a fast-paced journey in a world that could very well be our actual future, as terrifying as that may seem." —Book Fidelity 

With the release of book five in my Fallout series, Shattered, just around the corner, a blog tour seems perfect!

Click here to follow the tour and enter the giveaway!

Have you started the series?

In today’s world, law enforcement agencies across the country rely on forensic tools, DNA testing, and crime labs. But what if that technology was suddenly no longer available?No one in the small, west Texas town of Shadow Ridge knows what took down the power grid, or when it’s going to be back up, but everyone knows exactly where they were the moment it went down. And now, with no electricity, no internet, and no modern technology, the men and women responsible for keeping the town safe are going to have to learn how to fight crime all over again.

Prequel: The Last Day

Book 1: Survival

Book 2: Hunted

Book 3: Frequency

Book 4: Deception

Book 5: Shattered (coming 2/28/23)

Book 6: Aftermath (bonus novella coming fall, 2023)

#Fallout #Survival #LisaHarris #booktour #giveaway

Brand new non-fiction Bible study!

I have a book release today that I'm super excited about. It's not my normal suspense book, but instead, a twelve week interactive Bible study on finding peace in a chaotic world.

This book is a lot of my own journey, as it comes from struggles I faced over two decades ago and my search for God. In the end, this personal journey changed my life!

Divorce. Depression. Loneliness. Death of a loved one. Catastrophic world events. The list could go on. The majority of Christians are unprepared in knowing how to persevere in the face of trials. Using scripture as its core, this study is a practical, life changing tool for both men and women who need to deepen their relationship with God and continue to build a solid foundation on Christ so that with the power of the Holy Spirit, when the storms of life hit, their anchor in Christ is secure.

I will post soon about an opportunity for a free online study in early 2023! This paperback is great for personal study or for a group.

It's available now on Amazon, paperback only.

Be blessed,

Lisa

Aventura. . .The next chapter

As a writer, closing out a series is like saying good-bye to old friends. While I’m always excited to jump into something new, I can’t help but miss the characters and setting I’ve created. In a lot of ways, life is the same. It’s full of chapters and storylines that end, twists and turns in the plot line, followed by new beginnings.

 

When our family was studying Portuguese in Brazil, we started calling those new chapters and surprise detours aventura—or adventure. Some changes are easier than others, and most come with a mixture of both tears and joy. During the COVID-19 shutdowns, our family faced a lot of changes. Scott and I were stuck in different countries for months until he was finally able to get an evacuation flight back to the States. We pulled my mother out of assisted living and away from the constant lockdowns. We had all of our kids living with us at one time or another with schools closing down, jobs lost, and so many decisions that had to be made as we constantly had to adjust our plans.

 

Aventura. 

 

This time also brought growth. We watched the Mozambicans where we were living step up and lead, something that was our goal from the very beginning. Our vision—to have Mozambicans leading in every aspect—was becoming a reality. 

                                               (Recent photos from Mozambique)

 

But we were also faced with another decision that wasn’t easy. I was needed in the states, and Scott was still making trips to Africa. Living in two continents was difficult and not sustainable long term. So we began praying for our next chapter. Our next assignment. And over the past few months, God has made it very clear what he wants us to do. 

 

We are in the process of transitioning back to the states, through a prayerful exit that will include continued mentoring and training for the work we are leaving. We recently bought a house in Texas where we will be based, and Scott will work with an international non-profit organization. For the present, we will be a three generational household with my mother, daughter and son-in-law, plus two cats and our German Shephard. 

 

I’m actually here in Africa now. Last weekend we were with leaders from Zimbabwe and Zambia where we spent some precious time with them in person before we leave. Our plans were then for Scott and I to return to Mozambique and say goodbye there as well. Unfortunately, because of complications with my residency papers, I was denied entry. Another twist in the plotline, but God is already redeeming my time in South Africa as I wait for Scott. And as we turn the page on another chapter, we are amazed at God’s faithfulness along the journey. 

                                                (A few photos from Zimbabwe)

Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.

 

 

The Catch is here!!

It's finally here! Book three in my US Marshal series. Get ready for another page-turning case plus the truth behind the murder of Madison James's husband's murder.

You can grab your copy here! 

Behind the scenes: There is something unique about the Pacific Northwest with its mountains, rocky beaches, and te
mperate rainforests. I actually grew up in the Pacific North, where heading to the coast was always one of my favorite things. One of the reasons I chose this setting for my series was because the landscape and terrain were the perfect addition to the plot where Deputy US Marshals are chasing down their fugitives!

These are some of my favorite photos I took while hiking in Washington on my last trip there.

Happy Reading!

Lisa