Joy Redefined

A missing friend. A killer next door. Joy Kessler must go from mouse to mountain lion to uncover the truth and save her friend...and herself.
"Nail-biting suspense told with humor and real-life honesty. Must read." Amazon Reviewer
"I would best compare her writing style to Angela Hunt or Terry Blackstock." Amazon Reviewer The meek may inherit the earth, but they sure get pushed around a lot in the meantime. At least in Joy Kessler's case. When the Lord was handing out backbones, Joy was on the phone with the insurance company appealing a claim that was, of course, ultimately denied. After thirty-nine-years of trying to muster the nerve to stand up for herself, she's pretty much accepted that going after what she wants isn't worth the trouble. Joy dreams of redefining herself--as a mother, a wife, and a woman of courage. The only one who sees her potential is her neighbor and best friend Dorothea Westlake. With Dorothea in her corner, Joy can almost believe she is a lioness capable of impacting the world rather than a mouse no one respects. When a nephew Dorothea hasn't seen in twenty years moves in under the guise of working on a college dissertation, Joy's suspicions go into full alert. Why is Gunnar here and what does he want from his trusting aunt? Three days after his arrival, Dorothea disappears. As days turn into weeks with no sign of her friend, Joy becomes convinced something is terribly wrong. With no one taking her concerns seriously, Joy must uncover the truth on her own if she hopes to save Dorothea...and herself. What Readers have to say... "Slack outdid herself on this one!" "A reluctant hero! Joy does not fit the mold." "Five Stars! Stand up for what you believe in, or else live with what you don't." "Hilarious, yet thought provoking! I wanted to slap sense into everyone in Joy's life." "Not the usual heroine of Christian suspense fiction." "Character and storyline development was outstanding." "Another Great Read by Teresa Slack. A gripping suspense novel with a great character arc. A real eye-opener for all who are tempted to go along to get along." "Loved Seeing How Joy was Redefined! Could not quit reading this book! Full of mystery and suspense that kept me wanting to read morel. Great book!" "Enjoyable and Self-Examining. I found myself looking forward to coming home from work to read more. ...Great self-evaluation aspect and Proverbs 31 perspective." "Thoroughly Enjoyed this Book... Combination of cozy mystery and spiritual growth. Joy goes from a timid marshmallow to a lioness able to stand her ground. The humor is clever. The mystery had me hooked. I didn't want to put this book down." "Mind boggling suspense." Also by Teresa Slack
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