BETWEEN THESE WALLS
Hunter is a Christian. Hunter is the man next door. Hunter Carlisle is gay.
At 26 years old, Hunter Carlisle has a successful sales career, a devoted girlfriend, and rock-solid faith. He also guards a secret torment: an attraction to other men. When a career plunge causes muscle tension, Hunter seeks relief through Gabe Hellman, a handsome massage therapist. What begins as friendship takes a sudden turn and forces the two friends to reconsider the boundaries of attraction. Along the road to self-discovery, Hunter's secret is exposed to the community. Now Hunter must face the demons of his past and confront his long-held fears about reputation, sexual identity, and matters of soul. A story of faith, fire and restoration, Between These Walls braves the crossroads of love and religion to question who we are and who we will become.
“Herrick will make waves…with this tale.”
— Publishers Weekly
“A compelling read from beginning to end … A sophisticated and deftly crafted novel … Very highly recommended.”
— Midwest Book Review
“A story of secrets, self-discovery, and the triumph of the human spirit … A moving story of love’s power to cast out fear.”
— Foreword Reviews
FROM THE DEAD
A preacher’s son. A father in hiding. A guilty heart filled with secrets.
When Jesse Barlow escaped to Hollywood at age eighteen, he hungered for freedom, fame and fortune. Eleven years later, his track record of failure results in a drug-induced suicide attempt. Revived at death’s doorstep, Jesse returns to his Ohio hometown to make amends with his preacher father, a former lover, and Jesse’s own secret son. But Jesse’s renewed commitment becomes a baptism by fire when his son’s advanced illness calls for a sacrifice—one that could cost Jesse the very life he regained. A story of mercy, hope, and second chances, From The Dead captures the human spirit with tragedy and joy.
“Eloquence with an edge. In a single chapter, John Herrick can break your heart, rouse your soul, and hold you in suspense. Be prepared to stay up late.”
— Doug Wead, New York Times bestselling author and advisor to two presidents
“A solid debut novel.”
— Akron Beacon Journal
“A well written and engaging story. It moves, and moves quickly. … I don’t think I’ve read anything in popular novel form as good as this in describing a journey of faith.”
— Faith, Fiction, Friends
THE LANDING
The power of a song: It can ignite a heart, heal a soul … or for Danny Bale, resurrect a destiny.
When songwriter Danny escaped to the Atlantic coast seven years ago, he laid to rest his unrequited affection for childhood friend Meghan Harting. Their communication faded with yesterday and their lives have become deadlocked. Now Danny, haunted by an inner stronghold and determined to win Meghan back, must create a masterpiece and battle for the heart of the only woman who understands his music. As memories resurface, Danny and Meghan embark on parallel journeys of self-discovery—and a collision course to seal their mutual fate. A tale of purpose, hope and redemption, The Landing is a “sweet story” (Publishers Weekly) that captures the joy and heartache of love.
“A powerful, absorbing tale, that will touch the heart and the mind as never before. A page turner.”
— Doug Wead, New York Times bestselling author and advisor to two presidents
“Exquisite and honest. The Landing goes beyond language to pursue that elusive something that, when found, lingers and leaves you changed.”
— Phyllis Wallace, Syndicated radio host
8 REASONS YOUR LIFE MATTERS
“If I were to disappear, would anybody notice?”
Each of us has asked that question in dark, honest moments.
In his first nonfiction book, 8 Reasons Your Life Matters, bestselling author John Herrick combines personal struggles with biblical insight. Injecting eight chapters with humor, memoir moments, and a postmodern perspective on life, Herrick shares eight reasons your life matters:
Your Life is More Permanent than Your Struggles
God Sees You Differently than You See Yourself
You Have a Destiny
You are Remembered, not Forgotten
You Were Someone's First Pick
Your Absence Would Leave a Permanent Hole
People Need to See You Overcome
You are Loved and Valued
Eight solid reasons to give life one more chance. Eight reasons your life matters.
HIT AND RUN
A Short Thriller from John Herrick
Anonymity won’t protect you.
On his way home from a much-needed respite in the Colorado Rockies, Gunnar Wakeman loses control of his car and dents a vehicle on the side of the road. When he sees no witnesses—and discovers a dead body inside the abandoned car—Gunnar flees the scene.
But the owner sees the incident. And records his license plate number.
Soon Gunnar finds himself stalked by a John Doe with an insatiable appetite for revenge. Jolted into a realm of paranoia, Gunnar must outmaneuver his enemy and engage in another hit-and-run—where the stakes have escalated and a wrong turn could prove lethal.