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An Irish Odyssey: Journey’s Beyond the Peaks (The Journeys Saga) by M.F. Erler

March 13, 2025 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

An Irish Historical Fiction Novel ~

Standing in the shadow of Ireland’s Great Hunger, one woman wields an unyielding strength that shapes the destiny of generations.

“M.F. Erler has woven an intimate tale filled with despair, hope, and resiliency in her book An Irish Odyssey: from Despair to Hope.”

“Sepia-toned history comes alive with thoughts and conversations as contemporary as our own.” —Pastor Tim Christenson, Colonel, USMC (Ret.)

“A compelling story that needs to be shared and reflects a lot of excellent research.” —Rev. Dr. Kurt Ziemann

[Read more…] about An Irish Odyssey: Journey’s Beyond the Peaks (The Journeys Saga) by M.F. Erler

Filed Under: Authors, Books, Christian, Historical Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self Publishing Authors Tagged With: christian, emmigration, family life, fiction, FSPauthor, historical, immigrants, Ireland, Irish Potato Famine, Journeys Saga, MF Erler, The Great Hunger

A Deceptive Spirit: A Shelly Gale Mystery Book 3

February 24, 2025 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Release Date: April 11, 2025

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A small town in chaos. A family under siege. A faith that endures.

“Calling all units! Calling all units! Code Orange at the Pilotview Mall. All officers report immediately.”

When Lieutenant Curly Rogers heard the dispatcher’s words over the radio, fear gripped his heart. Flipping on the patrol car’s sirens and lights, he turned around, praying Shelly had finished shopping.

He again tried to reach his wife by phone, but it went straight to voicemail.
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Fresh off their adventurous honeymoon cruise, Shelly, Curly, and their adopted son, Tucker, are ready to settle into family life in the quiet town of Pilotview, North Carolina. While Curly returns to work at the station, Shelly dives into her new life as a wife and mom. But their peaceful plans are thrown into turmoil when a bomb rocks the local mall, sending Shelly to the hospital and leaving Curly and Tucker scrambling for answers.

As more chaos unfolds, Curly is thrust into the center of a community unraveling at the seams. Who set off the bomb? Will Shelly survive? Who’s stealing Jed’s meat? And can Tucker finally find peace in his new family.

Join Curly, Shelly, and Tucker as they navigate heartache, danger, and redemption in this unforgettable story of love, faith, and second chances.


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A blend of suspense, faith, and hope, A Deceptive Spirit delves into the struggles of conquering fear and the resilience of a community by their faith in God. This thrilling sequel to A Vengeful Spirit and A Covetous Spirit addresses serious themes while also reminding readers of the unshakable peace found in Jesus.


Shelly Gale Mystery series by Lizzy Armentrout
Available everywhere books are sold.
AMAZON  |  B&N

A Vengeful Spirit, Shelly Gale Mystery Book 1

A Covetous Spirit, Shelly Gale Mystery Book 2

A Deceptive Spirit, Shelly Gale Mystery Book 3

Filed Under: Christian, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense Tagged With: book series, christian, clean read, cozy mystery, FSPauthor, fspbook, human trafficking, Lizzy Armentrout, murder mystery, new release, small town

Far From Magnolia Drive: Journey’s Beyond the Peaks (The Journeys Saga) by M.F. Erler

October 15, 2023 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Mary Anna Parker grew up in a small, southern 1950s town, but the adventures and trials of life have taken their toll and separated her from the idyllic settings of her youth.

[Read more…] about Far From Magnolia Drive: Journey’s Beyond the Peaks (The Journeys Saga) by M.F. Erler

Filed Under: Authors, Books, Christian, Memoir, Religion & Spirituality Tagged With: christian, Christian fiction, family life, FSPauthor, Gay Fiction, Journeys Saga, LGBTQ+, MF Erler

Voices in the Past: Journeys Beyond the Peaks (The Journeys Saga) by M.F. Erler

May 27, 2021 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Voices in the Past, Journeys Saga by M.F. Erler
Available from FSP Bookstore, Amazon, B&N and everywhere books are sold

In this historical fiction novel, thirteen-year-old Cinda Parker knows she and her brother Ian have a special mental connection. When a mysterious stranger, Lexi, arrives from the future, they realize they are more than typical mid-twenty-first century children. [Read more…] about Voices in the Past: Journeys Beyond the Peaks (The Journeys Saga) by M.F. Erler

Filed Under: Authors, Books, Christian, Science Fiction & Fantasy Tagged With: author, book series, Christian fiction, Creative memoir, FSPauthor, Journeys Saga, MF Erler, time-travel

Where All Worlds End, Book 7, The Peaks Saga

July 16, 2020 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment


Martina’s past and her depressions have come back to haunt her, even though she should be content to see her time-traveling daughter, Celestia, married to Laken Meta, a Time Portal Guardian. Instead she flees to The System, putting herself and all her family in jeopardy.

Will they be able to get her back, despite the dangers they all face? Will Dain and his younger brother, Evin, two teens from present day Earth, be able to help–with their special GAP-crossing abilities? [Read more…] about Where All Worlds End, Book 7, The Peaks Saga

Filed Under: Christian, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Self Publishing Authors Tagged With: adventure, christian, Christian fiction, dragon, fantasy, FSPauthor, MF Erler, new release, Teen fiction, time-travel, West Wind Press, Young Adult fiction

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