The Church Builder: A Novel | 
This is one way of maintaining anonymity. Trying to keep them all straight is entertainment in itself.
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This is one way of maintaining anonymity. Trying to keep them all straight is entertainment in itself.
Never know where you'll come across a random tidbit of info.
Bethany is not doing a very good job of hiding. Her disguise doesn't fool an old classmate. It's her watcher's introduction that added a bit of humor to the scene.
"Blessing," said the older woman. And when a startled Paulette said the same thing back, Blessing laughingly explained that this was her name. "But bless you, anyway," she said.
It took a while; but action is beginning to pick up. Scenes like this one get my attention. Bethany's ex-boyfriend is the leader of this cult and has offered her protection.
"Bethany had a room of her own, on an upper floor with a view of the Loop, and although everyone told her that such a space was an honor, it had already occurred to her that leaving in a hurry would be a bit of a problem."
Don't take the room, Bethany. Don't go IN THERRRRE!! ?????
I have a feeling this cell phone is going to resurface. Bethany has been getting impromptu yet pertinent texts with "helpful" instructions from an unknown party. Here, she throws it away. I'm waiting for it to turn up in her home or hotel room or whatever. Her enemy wants her to know she can't hide from him.
Kindle's dictionary feature is so convenient. I had no idea what a "troglodyte" was.
May as well start with a confession. I've been impatiently sneaking peeks in this book during my past couple of reads. But this author demands my full attention; and here's the thing. A. L. Shields is the pseudonym of Stephen L. Carter (of "Palace Council" fame). It appears Shields also writes suspense, but has managed to work it into a Christianity setting. Let's delve into Book 1 of 2, shall we? Ladies and gentlemen: "The Church Builder."
