People of the Book Virtual Book Tour May 2011

People of the Book

Join Kathi Macias, author of the Christian comtemporary suspense novel, People of the Book (New Hope Publishers, April 2011), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in May 2011 on her seventh virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!

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About Kathi Macias

Kathi Macias is a multi-award winning writer who has authored more than 30 books and ghostwritten several others. Her most recent release is People of the Book, the fourth and final book in her Extreme Devotion series. A former newspaper columnist and string reporter, Kathi has taught creative and business writing in various venues and has been a guest on many radio and television programs. Kathi is a popular speaker at churches, women’s clubs and retreats, and writers’ conferences, and was named 2008 Member of the Year by AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association). Kathi “Easy Writer” Macias lives in Homeland, CA, with her husband, Al, where the two of them spend their free time riding in Al’s new sunburst orange Corvette.

You can reach Kathi or find out more about her writing and speaking at www.kathimacias.com. You can also visit her “Easy Writer” blog at http://kathieasywritermacias.blogspot.com/.

About People of the Book

Farah lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with her family, and wants nothing more than to develop a deeper devotion to her Muslim faith. She sees the month of Ramadan as her chance to People of the Book cover draw nearer to Allah, and pursues that goal. All goes well until the prophet Isa—Jesus—appears to her in a dream and calls her to Himself. Her brother, Kareem, who has never liked her, seeks to discredit her.

Farah’s cousin, an only child, frequents an online chat. She discovers former Muslims discussing their new belief that Isa is much more than a Muslim prophet—He is actually the Son of God. She becomes acquainted with an American girl of Muslim ancestry—now a devout Christian—Sara. Sara has problems of her own due to her brother Emir’s suspicious behavior.

Each finds their faith put to the test. Will they be true to their beliefs? Will God protect them, or will they pay the ultimate price for their faith?

Read an Excerpt!

Prologue
Eighteen-year-old Farah Mohammed Al Otaibi lay bruised and bloody on the floor beside her bed. The image of her soft mattress floated in and out of her consciousness, but she had no strength to drag herself from her current position. Even the slightest movement brought stabs of excruciating pain, so she tried to remember to keep her breathing shallow and her body still.

How long had she been here? Hours, certainly. Days? She couldn’t be sure. Her father and brother had covered the windows with heavy, dark cloth, blocking out any light that might help her keep track of time.

Hunger wasn’t an issue, for who could think of food when the pain was so intense? But thirst? Oh, how she longed for just a sip of cool water! Surely her mother would sneak in soon and bring her some. She had always taken care of her before—

Before…

The memory was back, though she tried desperately to block it out. Impossible. She could never forget that moment in time, for it was the dividing line between the before and after of her life. Before the tragedy that led to her brother’s discovery. Before her father had flown into a rage over what he considered his daughter’s betrayal and treachery. Before they had threatened to kill her in order to preserve the family’s honor. Before her mother had tried to intervene…

Hot tears pricked the back of Farah’s eyelids, as the vision of her mother’s face before—and after—swam in front of her eyes. The pain in her heart at that moment far exceeded anything she felt in her body. Then suddenly, inexplicably, the meaning of her name—Farah, joy and cheerfulness—burst into her consciousness. Despite her agony and sorrow, Farah was unable to hold back the brief burst of laughter that exploded from her aching chest. How absurd that her parents had given her a name that implied happiness, and yet she now wondered if she had ever truly understood or experienced any of it in her not quite nineteen years of life.

But then she had met Isa, and everything—both good and bad—had changed forever….

Read the Reviews!

“People of the Book humbled me as I was reminded of my responsibility as a Christian to preach Christ more boldly. The smells, sights, and sounds of life in Saudi Arabia came alive again as Kathi Macias transported me back to the world I once knew, one in which I spent so many years of my life. Not only does Kathi do an extraordinary job in bringing the characters to life, but People of the Book shows the touch of a loving Savior to a lost world and illustrates the true meaning of what it means to pick up your cross and follow Christ. A must-read for every serious Christian.”

—Dolly Dahdal, a former Saudi citizen

“People of the Book will rock your world. Macias demonstrates the reality of Christian persecution present in the Muslim world with an action-packed story and real-world characters. You’ll find yourself praying for the safety of the heroines (former Muslims who accept Jesus Christ) as their Lord and Savior. Buy a copy for you, your church library, and your missions-minded friends.”

—Jan Coates, author of Set Free and Attitude-inize

“Through this ‘Extreme Devotion’ series, Kathi has shown her extraordinary gift of telling a compelling story that comes alive in the hearts and minds of the readers. I also felt compassion for the extreme situations these characters found themselves in. In People of the Book, Kathi shows God’s word is alive and well. It has the power to transform lives in incredible ways. The reader sees that God can do far more than we can ever imagine! Thank you, Kathi, for reminding me to pray for a culture and a people I don’t often think about. I felt concern for the young women in this novel as they struggled with their faith, hope, and fear as they could be killed for taking a stand for Christ. Kathi Macias once again has skillfully penned a thought-provoking, believable, captivating missions-minded novel. One I can’t stop thinking about and highly recommend!”

—Nora St. Laurent, ACFW Book Club coordinator, the Book Club Network

Watch the Trailer!

Other Books by Kathi Macias:

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People of the Book Virtual Book Tour Schedule

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Monday, May 2

Book reviewed at 4 the Love of Books

Tuesday, May 3

Book reviewed at By the Book

Wednesday, May 4

Book spotlight and giveaway at I’m A Reader, Not A Writer

Thursday, May 5

Book reviewed at Sharon’s Garden of Book Reviews

Friday, May 6

Book reviewed at Life in Review

Monday, May 9

Book reviewed at My Reading Room

Tuesday, May 10

Book reviewed and interviewed at Onedesertrose’s Blog books

Wednesday, May 11

Book reviewed at The Phantom Paragrapher

Thursday, May 12

Book spotlight, guest blogging, and giveaway at Go Ahead and Wear the Purple

Friday, May 13

Book reviewed at Lynn’s Corner

Monday, May 16

Guest blogging at The Hot Author Report

Tuesday, May 17

Guest blogging at Thoughts in Progress

Wednesday, May 18

Guest blogging at Lori’s Reading Corner

Thursday, May 19

Interviewed at As the Pages Turn

Friday, May 20

Book reviewed and giveaway at The Book Connection

Monday, May 23

Book reviewed at Book Reviews by Molly

Tuesday, May 24

Interviewed at Literarily Speaking

Wednesday, May 25

Author interviewed at Linda Clare’s Writer’s Tips

Thursday, May 26

Book spotlight and interviewed at Pamela S. Thibodeaux – Blog

Friday, May 27

Book reviewed at Writing for Christ

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Kathi Macias’  PEOPLE OF THE BOOK VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR MAY ’11 will officially begin on May 2 and end on May 27, 2011. Please contact Cheryl Malandrinos at cg20pm00(at)gmail(dot)com if you are interested in hosting and/or reviewing her book or click here to use the form. Thank you!

UPDATE: THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING HOSTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PEOPLE OF THE BOOK BY KATHI MACIAS!

If you would like to book your own virtual book tour with us, click here to find out how!

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