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.

More than Conquerors
Kathi Macias
Paperback, 320 pp., $14.99
New Hope Publishers (April 5, 2010)

Hector Rodriguez pastors a small church in Tijuana and sometimes ventures into the darkest, most remote areas of Mexico where superstition and resentment of outsiders runs rampant. When his mother accompanies him on one of his trips, she opts to stay and use the Bible as a primer to teach reading to those who are willing to learn. Her presence is quickly resented, and her life is on the line—so much so that Hector must now ask himself if he is willing to continue his unwelcome missionary work, despite the price that might be required of him and his family.

No Greater Love: Book One Extreme Devotion Series
Kathi Macias
Paperback, 320 pp., $10.19
New Hope Publishers (April 5, 2010)

Orphaned when their parents were murdered, Chioma and her brother Masozi live and work on an Afrikaner family’s farm. When Chioma and the farm owner’s son find a mutual attraction, tragedy revisits their lives. Cultures clash in life-or-death struggles, and Chioma must choose between violence and revenge, or forgiveness and selfless love. Based on historical events and set near Pretoria, South Africa, in the violent upheaval prior to Nelson Mandela’s release from prison in 1990, this story of forbidden romance produces an unlikely martyr.

Beyond Me
Kathi Macias
Paperback, 224 pp., $12.99
New Hope Publishers (July 1, 2008)

Beyond Me is an invitation to pursue true discipleship. It will help you see the distinction in the ever-increasing clash of cultures, wanting to live in such a way that puts others first but struggling with your desire for self-preservation. Full of poignant, humorous, vulnerable and meaningful examples, Beyond Me has current, historical, and biblically documented insights and teachings to support this higher calling for believers to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Each chapter contains interactive application questions.

My Son John
Kathi Macias
Paperback, 176 pp., $12.99
Sheaf House Publishers (April 2009)

Liz Peterson’s mother is brutally murdered-and then her son is arrested for the crime, devastating their family to the point that Liz wonders if any of them will be left standing when it’s all over. Can God’s love and grace reach even to the deepest agony of the soul and bring, if not a meeting of the minds, a meeting of the hearts-and healing to a family torn apart by murder and betrayal?