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Can Fame, Wealth, and Power Buy Happiness? Everett Lester and his band, DeathStroke, ride the crest of a wave to superstardom. But the deeper they become immersed in fame, wealth, and power, the more likely they are to be swallowed alive by the drugs, alcohol, and discontentment that have become their only friends. Everett is headed down a perilous road of no apparent return when hers"s charged with the murder of his personal psychic. The only hope he can cling to comes from Topeka , Kansas , and the letters written by a prayerful young lady who lives there. Consistent and persistent, the notes cut straight to Everett rs"s empty heart, offering a fulfillment hers"s never grasped before. But what if hers"s found guilty of murder? Will he recognize the spiritual battle thatrs"s raging for his soul? Endora Crystal was my rock... As I staggered through the chaos of rock rs"nrs" roll fame-the drugs and alcohol, the selfishness and turmoil-Endora was the gentle voice in my ear telling me I was special. Telling me I was adored. She was my personal psychic, and she said I had a unique purpose, a calling to give my fans happiness. To be their god. My band, DeathStroke, dominated the world of rock. Yet strife ruled our inner circle. My family didnrs"t know me. I loved no one but myself. And yet Karen Bayliss was praying for me, that I would come to know the love of God and the lordship of Jesus Christ. She was not a fan. Didnrs"t care for my music. Karen just wanted me to know peace. Now Endora is dead, and Irs"ve been charged with first-degree murder. Everett Lester is headed down a perilous road of no apparent return. Will he recognize the spiritual battle thatrs"s raging for his soul? ~~~ "An unvarnished look at sin and redemption, confidently written.Dark Staris an impressive debut."- James Scott Bell , bestselling author ofSins of the Fathers Story Behind the Book "I hopeDark Starwill develop in Christian readers an open mind about loving the lost and reaching every individual with the truth of Christrs"s unconditional love-no matter what those people look like or how they behave. Perhaps it will increase believersrs" confidence in the impact they can have when stepping out in faith to simply love as Christ loved-in a genuine, compassionate, and understanding way. I prayDark Starwill prove a great read for unbelievers as well, clearly explaining Godrs"s gift of love toward man in a fast-paced story that resonates with people in contemporary society."

Author Biography

Talented new storyteller Creston Mapes graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1983 with a BA in magazine journalism. Since then, he has written for major corporations, colleges, and ministries. He has written for Coca-Cola, TNT Sports, Focus on the Family, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, and The Urban Alternative. His stories have been featured in magazines including Private Colleges and Universities, In Touch, Leaders for Today, and The Hockey News. Creston makes his home in Georgia .

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