Deliver Me from Evil
Kathi Macias
Paperback, 320 pp., $14.99
New Hope Publishers (September 5, 2011)

Mara is a teen who was sold by her parents in Mexico and then smuggled across the border into San Diego where she was forced into sexual slavery. Bible-college-bound Jonathan and his 16-year-old sister, Leah, cross Mara’s path and become involved in her dramatic rescue. Interwoven between the stories of Mara, Jonathan, and Leah is the heartbreaking story of another young woman in captivity in the Golden Triangle of Thailand, whose past life mysteriously connects to the young people in San Diego.

The Christmas Journey Home
Kathi Macias
Paperback, 240 pp., $12.99
New Hope Publishers (October 5, 2011)

When Isabella Alcantara loses her husband crossing illegally into the United States, she determines to find a way to honor her promise to him. Living on one of the smaller spreads along the Arizona border, Miriam Nelson becomes furious with God and turns from her faith when her border patrol agent husband is killed by drug smugglers. Two widows must make their journeys along different pathways. Forced to face their personal demons, Isabella and Miriam soon discover a common yearning that will bind them together in a most miraculous way.

People of the Book
Kathi Macias
Paperback, 320 pp., $14.99
New Hope Publishers (April 5, 2011)

Farah, who lives in Saudi Arabia with her family, wants nothing more than to develop a deeper, more meaningful devotion to Islam. She sees Ramadan as her chance to draw nearer to Allah, and she pursues that goal throughout the holiday. All goes well until the prophet Isa—Jesus—appears to her in a dream and calls her to Himself. Then her older brother Kareem actively begins to seek an opportunity to expose her for the sham he believes she is. Will she be required to pay the ultimate price for her Christian faith?

Red Ink
Kathi Macias
Paperback, 320 pp., $14.99
New Hope Publishers (October 4, 2010)

What would you give up for the gospel? Though raised to follow the party line, Zhen-Li marries a Christian—and adopts his faith. When she becomes pregnant for the second time, her family has her kidnapped and the baby aborted. Will Zhen-Li live up to her name—”Truth”—and stand for Christ, no matter the consequences?

Valeria’s Cross
Kathi Macias and Susan Wales
Paperback, 352 pp., $14.99
Abingdon Press (September 01, 2010)

In the 3rd century, pampered Roman princess Valeria falls in love with Mauritius, captain of the Theban Legion. In a scene based on true events, the evil Galerius kills Mauritius and his entire legion for their Christian faith. And in a shocking turn of events, the grieving Valeria is forced to become Galerius’ wife against her will. Valeria loathes her new husband, but he seems to undergo a change of heart, adopting a child for her and giving her power and authority, and even love. She struggles with the commitment she knows she must keep, and the love she knows she will never find again.