Near-Death Experience and
New Book

Did you know that less than fifteen percent of reported near-death experience is distressing?

 

​So, does that mean everyone else had a blissful experience?

Not necessarily.

A frightening near-death experience can be deeply traumatic and incredibly difficult to talk about. Some people even develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As a result, many researchers believe distressing experiences may be significantly underreported.

 

After all, would you tell people that hideous demonic creatures cursed and attacked you? Or would you worry they'd question your sanity?

 

There are countless accounts of people whose near-death experiences changed their lives forever. Some describe overwhelming love, acceptance, and peace. Convinced they encountered a supreme Being, they begin seeking God with renewed purpose. Many become more compassionate and devote themselves to serving others.

 

But those who glimpse the darker side often respond very differently. Terrified by what they've experienced, they're driven to search for answers. Some seek them in science; others seek them in religion. Many explore both, desperate to discover whether their eternal destiny can be changed.

 

Now imagine this:

 

What if you had a hellish near-death experience that seemed to reveal your future—and your health was rapidly failing? What would you do?

 

That's the question facing Ella Braide, the 18-year-old protagonist of my new Christian suspense novel, Beyond Sudden Death.

 

After surviving a horrific near-death experience, Ella is left with a life-threatening medical condition. Convinced time is running out, she becomes determined to change her eternal destiny before it's too late.

 

Her search for truth leads her away from mainstream Christianity and into a maze of deceptive religions. As fear drives her forward, she must expose dangerous lies and avoid the traps if she's ever to discover the truth and the way to eternal life. Meanwhile, the shadows of her past—and an elusive psychopath—make her journey even more perilous.

 

Blending gripping suspense with realistic characters and thought-provoking spiritual questions, Beyond Sudden Death is a story that asks readers to examine life's biggest questions for themselves.

 

If you enjoy fast-paced Christian fiction, want to strengthen your ability to defend your faith, or are looking for a novel that can help start gospel conversations—including people burned by false religions—this book was written with you in mind.

 

Readers who are skeptical about Christianity or enjoy carefully researched fiction will appreciate the extensive references woven into the story as well.

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Published by Ambassador International, the novel is available in paperback on Amazon, with eBook and audiobook editions coming soon.

To help teachers and small-group leaders explore the novel more deeply, a free Resource Booklet for Teachers and Group Leaders is also available. It includes more than 100 discussion and review questions, along with answers that reference specific pages in the paperback edition.​

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The endorsements below tell you more…

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This fast paced well researched novel hooked me from the first line. Thought provoking reading as it weaves the defense of the Christian faith through a dramatic and entertaining storyline. Read this book if you are interested in pursuing Truth.
Medical Doctor

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An engaging and confronting story that will capture the thoughts and hearts of all readers. Highly recommended, especially for young adults searching for spiritual truth in a religiously confused age. Practical and easy to read with a helpful bibliography.
Pastor and Bible Teacher

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The story drew me in, not only to care about the characters, but to think Biblically about some tricky ideas that can derail believers and unbelievers alike. Very readable, this book addresses important matters, for this life and the next.
Youth Outreach Minister

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