Kennedy Stern Christian Suspense Complete Box Set (Books 1-9)

*** UNPLANNED (book 1) After receiving a disturbing call from someone far too young to carry a child in the first place, Kennedy can no longer blindly hide behind the pro-life platitudes she grew up believing. She resolves to locate the unknown girl but winds up entrenched in a mystery that grows more convoluted as it unfolds. Soon, Kennedy finds herself a pawn in a deadly game of intrigue, at the mercy of those who consider a few innocent lives a small ransom to pay in exchange for personal and political victory. Read Unplanned now *** PARALYZED (book 2) Kennedy Stern survived an abduction, but old scars cut deep. Vivid flashbacks and terrifying dreams paralyze her, threatening to ruin her academic career and any chance she has at peace or happiness. This mental anguish, however, constitutes only a small fraction of her post-traumatic nightmare. Kennedy must engage in a deadly battle of the mind as she struggles to stay alive. While fighting on two fronts—one psychological and one physical—the question isn't whether she'll come out of the war stronger in the end. The question is whether she’ll come out at all. Read Paralyzed now *** POLICED (book 3) When Kennedy Stern and her best friend Reuben drag themselves away from their grueling studies to enjoy a night off campus, getting pulled over by a belligerent cop isn't in either of their plans. When the police altercation turns violent, the media notes Reuben's dark skin and labels this instance of police brutality a hate crime. Those Kennedy trusts the most warn her not to get involved, but she owes it to Reuben to pursue justice regardless of the personal cost. Nothing remains a secret when a frenzied media and an embarrassed police department delve into Kennedy's and Reuben's backgrounds. Some truths, unfortunately, grow increasingly more painful the closer they get to the surface. Read Policed now *** STRAIGHTENED (book 4) A teenage boy begging God to make him straight. An evangelical father refusing to accept his son is gay. A college sophomore who could never predict the dangers about to overtake her and the ones she loves. An intense and compassionate novel from beloved indie suspense author, Alana Terry, who has won awards from Women of Faith, The Book Club Network, Readers' Favorite, and many others. Read Straightened now *** Turbulence (book 5) It's been another grueling semester at Harvard, and Kennedy can hardly wait to take a break from her premed studies for some much-needed rest and relaxation at her roommate's homestead in rural Alaska. Unfortunately, Kennedy's great arctic adventure might come to a crashing halt before it even begins. Read Turbulence now *** INFECTED (book 6) A global epidemic has doctors and health-care workers panicked, but life continues on as usual for college sophomore Kennedy Stern, who's not about to let a little virus interrupt her premed studies or dampen her spring break. When she finds herself isolated in a hospital lockdown, Kennedy and all those quarantined with her can only guess who will survive and who will succumb to the deadly threat confronting them. Read Infected now *** ABRIDGED Kennedy's pastor and mentor has always been outspoken. Maybe too outspoken. Carl's no stranger to political controversy, but when his church comes under fire for hosting the Truth Warrior's men's retreat, women's rights activists and feminist leaders aren't the only ones worried that the conference will unduly restrict women's roles in the church and at home. On a college campus where safe spaces threaten free speech and academic freedom only exists as long as other students aren't offended, Kennedy dares to defend her friend in Harvard's student newspaper. She unwillingly becomes the face of a controversy that not only jeopardizes her academic career but lands Pastor Carl in the hospital, struggling for his very survival Read Abridged Now *** SECLUDED Trapped in the depths of an arctic winter, there’s more to fear than just the cold. Astrological signs and meteorological events have got Christians and non-Christians alike wondering if the end times are closing in. Kennedy’s not going to let the media hype keep her from visiting Alaska, but her plans to spend Christmas break on her roommate’s homestead are demolished when she gets stranded off-road. Seeking shelter in a secluded cabin sounds like such a good idea, but as the endless night progresses, Kennedy encounters dangers far more insidious than the freezing weather. Read Secluded Now *** CAPTIVATED When a summer mission trip turns horribly wrong ... The gritty, fast-paced finale to the popular Kennedy Stern Christian suspense series. Kennedy learns what it means to suffer for the gospel and vows to persevere under persecution. This time, however, faith alone might not save her ... or the ones she cares about most. Read Captivated Now