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Mark Drinnenberg

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Mystery, Speculative Fiction, Christian

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John Grisham, Terri Blackstock, D.A. Carson.

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Mark is a new author and retired pastor. His first book is a nonfiction study of the prayer in Acts 4. He hopes to follow that up with a novel, which he is currently editing. He also has several short stories that are in process.

Mark lives with his wife Nancy in northeastern Illinois. They have two grown daughters and two young grandchildren, all of whom they adore! Residing with them in their empty nest is their adorable terrier mix, Poppy.

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Five Smooth Stones for Prayer Warriors: Insights from the Prayer of Acts 4 on Praying with Depth and Focus

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Prey

by Michael Crichton

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The Worcester Whisperers (Inspector Ravenscroft, #2)

by Kerry Tombs

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The Boys from Biloxi

by John Grisham (Goodreads Author)

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