The Lighthouse, Book 4
Contemporary Christian Fiction/Thriller
Date Published: December 26, 2023
Publisher: Besondy Publishing LLC
When Charley Austin Marches to the Wrong Beat, Life Gets Ugly
Twenty-year-old Charley Austin travels a torn and troubled world as the star drummer and lyricist for the famous Christian rock band, DelivRus. He has musical gifts and a clear mission from God.
And that mission makes him a big problem for Lucky Zebul.
Zebul implements a sinister and depraved plan to crush the vulnerable rock star and put an end to the band’s Godly influence in the world.
Against a backdrop of societal upheaval, Road to Nineveh continues the story of Charley Austin (introduced in Book 3, The Snare) as he, like a modern-day Jonah, faces the harsh consequences of turning away from God’s purpose for his life and succumbs to pride and lust.
Follow the gripping, emotionally charged story as Charley performs in the bright lights with DelivRus across America and Europe, igniting hope and faith, while off-stage his soul is systematically smothered by the darkness.
Will the tough love of his parents, band mates, and Mia be enough to bring him back from a devastating scandal? Will he regain purpose for his life on a sun-baked Texas ranch, or for redemption, must he make one more trip to the Lighthouse on the misty Washington coast?
Besondy’s Christian thrillers have been compared to the character development and emotion found in a Charles Martin novel. Others suggest Besondy writes as if he is the secret lovechild of C.S. Lewis and Stephen King. You can decide.
Road to Nineveh will appeal to fans of edgy Christian Thrillers or New Adult Thrillers.
Road to Nineveh by Charles Besondy received a gold medal in the Christian Mystery/Thriller category of the 2024 Illumination Book Awards.
Reword to suit.
Part of The Lighthouse series
#1 The Hidden Saboteur
#2 The Chase
#3 The Snare
#4 Road to Nineveh
What is the hardest part of writing
your books?
The most
challenging times are when I realize in a scene the character is flat and two
dimensional. What’s required at that point is for me to dig deeper into myself.
I have to feel what the character feels in order to write it. Often, this
requires opening doors I’d rather not open.
What are your most played songs?
If I play
music while writing (and normally I don’t) I’ll match the music to the scene
I’m trying to pull out of my imagination. If I’m writing a scene where the
character is deeply troubled or under the influence of Satan, I’ll play Pink
Floyd’s album, The Wall. If I simply want to boost the energy of my writing,
I’ll reach for anything by Led Zepplin or The Who. If I’m seeking a bit of
swagger, I’ll turn to country western, usually Brooks and Dunn.
Do you have critique partners or beta
readers?
I have a
group of beta readers I call the Besondy Beta Brigade. (I’m accepting
applications, btw).
While
writing, I’ll send them 10-20 chapters at a time to read and provide feedback.
I ask them to tell me: Is the story working? At any point did the pace slacken?
Did you feel the characters? Is there sufficient tension and conflict?
The beta
readers are an invaluable compass that helps me stay on track. I ask that when
the book is published, they post a review in the first week.
What book are you reading now?
Chasing
Fireflies by Charles
Martin who is one of my favorite authors. In the Bible, I’m studying 2 Kings
and Isaiah – getting a double dose of The Old Testament.
How did you start your writing career?
In 2016, with
the help of my wife, I became painfully aware of the height, breadth, and depth
of the spiritual battle inside me. I realized that a single lie had defined my
life for 50 years. That lie was, “I’m not good enough.” That lie, planted by
Satan, ruled and limited every aspect of my life: Love, friendships, and
career.
With this
awareness I noticed that many others suffered from the same deceit, even if it
manifested in them differently from me.
The Holy
Spirit (I had become a Christian in 2007) put a phrase in my head, “The Hidden
Saboteur.” It perfectly matched how Satan works inside us. I felt a calling to
help others become aware of the sinister treachery of “the saboteur.” I felt
called to write a book.
Now, I didn’t
have the credentials to write a non-fiction book, but I could tell a story.
Then, the Holy Spirit sent an image into my head, the image of a lighthouse.
I started
writing The Hidden Saboteur in 2017. It was published in 2018. It immediately
won a gold medal for Christian fiction in the Illumination Book Awards, and has
since, won awards in two other contests.
Ideas for
other books flooded my imagination. Fueled by the early reviews and awards for The
Hidden Saboteur, I set out to write more.
By February
2024, The Lighthouse series consisted of 4 major novels, a novella and a short
story. The series has garnered 11 literary awards.
Tell us about your next release.
I don’t have
another book underway currently. However, I deliberately wrote the ending of Road
to Nineveh that hinted the story wasn’t over. There will be another book,
if God wills it.
How
can our readers get in touch with you?
My
website, blog, and signup for my monthly newsletter is https://CharlesBesondy.com
Messages
can be sent to contact@CharlesBesondy.com. I invite your readers to follow
me:
Where
can our readers purchase your book?
My
books and audiobooks are sold through Amazon.
About the Author
Charles Besondy is a multi-award-winning author of Christian thrillers and New Adult Christian thrillers. All his books explore the sometimes raw spiritual battle for our hearts.
His first novel, The Hidden Saboteur, was published in 2018. He has self-published four major novels, a novella and a short story within The Lighthouse series.
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