{"product_id":"the-playing-saint-9781401690557","title":"The Playing Saint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYesterday, Parker Saint's only concern was his swiftly rising star power. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday, he's just trying to stay alive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eParker Saint is living the dream. A cushy job at a thriving megachurch has him on the verge of becoming a bestselling author and broadcast celebrity--until life takes an abrupt turn that lands him on the wrong side of the law. To avoid a public scandal, he agrees to consult with the police on a series of brutal murders linked by strange religious symbols scrawled on each victim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParker tries to play the expert, but he is clearly in over his head. Drawn ever deeper into a web of intrigue involving a demanding detective, a trio of secretive Vatican operatives, and a centuries-old conspiracy to conceal a mysterious relic, he realizes for the first time that the battle between good and evil is all too real--and that the killer is coming back . . . this time for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A thought-provoking exploration into the power of faith and the reality of evil. Filled with memorable characters and tight writing, \u003cem\u003ePlaying Saint\u003c\/em\u003e is an impressive debut from an author to watch.\" --\u003cstrong\u003eSteven James\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003ePlacebo\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Queen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Zachary Bartels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781401690557\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e INSPYs the Bloggers Awards for Excellence in Faith-Driven Literature - Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristian Retailing\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2014 pg. 20\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2014 pg. 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCBA Retailers\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2014 pg. 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2014 pg. 51 - Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZachary Bartels is the author of \"Playing Saint.\" An award-winning preacher and Bible teacher, he serves as pastor of Judson Baptist Church in Lansing, MI, where he lives with his wife Erin and their son. You can find him online at www.zacharybartels.com. Facebook: AuthorZacharyBartels Twitter: AuthorZBartels\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44305789485171,"sku":"9781401690557","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_00d4fd0d-9dcd-4e94-b4df-4242fde7c240.jpg?v=1770987313","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-playing-saint-9781401690557","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}