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.

Orphanology
Tony Merida and Rick Morton
Paperback, 192 pp., $14.99
New Hope Publishers (April 5, 2011)

Orphanology unveils the grassroots movement that’s engaged in a comprehensive response to serve hundreds of millions of orphans and “functionally parentless” children. You’ll see a breadth of ways to care with biblical perspective and reasons why we must. Heartwarming, personal stories and vivid illustrations from a growing network of families, churches, and organizations that show how to respond to God’s mandate. Includes steps for action and features on churches doing orphan ministry, faith-based children’s homes, orphan-hosting groups, and other resources.

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?