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Michael James Emberger

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Michael James Emberger is an author of thrillers and suspense residing in Wilton, NH. He enjoys weaving narratives of conspiracy and misguided intentions around divisive topics. Where there is debate, there is always room for a villain with goals far out of alignment from either side. Michael is a graduate of Messiah College, where he studied Engineering and met his wife racing solar cars cross-country. When he’s not working on home renovations or writing, he enjoys visiting the ocean and exploring the majesty of God’s creation on the summits of New Hampshire’s mountains.

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Average rating: 4.24 · 143 ratings · 83 reviews · 9 distinct works • Similar authors

	Believed 4.11 avg rating — 56 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Silent Altitudes 4.48 avg rating — 31 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Codename Mermaid 4.44 avg rating — 25 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You Bring the Coffee, I'll Save the World 4.14 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Believe Her: How to be an Ally to a Survivor of Sexual Assault when You Don't Know What to Say - A Guidebook for Christian Men 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dear Survivor 3.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Frost Heaves and Falsehoods really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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What’s with the Mermaids?

I released two novels on the same day that include a mermaid theme; Codename Mermaid and Believed. What’s going on? Did my childhood love of the Disney movie finally catch up to me?

Not exactly. It all goes back to a particular friendship and a conversation I had with a critique partner. I had an idea for a tragically sad story involving an old sea captain embarking on a voyage to find the mermaid

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Michael Emberger rated a book it was amazing Stories Our Scars Tell: Hope, Healing, and Honesty about the Wounds We Carry by Brittany Tinsley (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
There are books we go into expecting one thing, but then they surprise us. That was my experience with this one. It touched my heart and brought tears several times, some because of what was shared, others because I felt seen and understood—like it w ...more
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Michael Emberger and 2 other people liked B.B. Gabriel's review of Believed: "Believed is more than just a book—it's a heartfelt offering of solidarity and support. Michael James Emberger has created something truly special, using storytelling as a powerful vehicle to raise awareness about sexual assault and, more importantly," Read more of this review »
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Michael Emberger rated a book it was amazing No Ordinary Love by B.B. Gabriel (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
How do you review a novelized account of a survivor’s true experience? She didn’t get to choose the story—only how to share it. The characters, the events, the decisions and outcomes, the abuse… This book is her life, and she did an outstanding job p ...more
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Michael Emberger liked Elizabeth Hyslop's review of Believed: "A book of fiction that deals with many delicate subjects - rape, prejudice, religion, justice. It's set around the lives of mermaids and that perhaps made the subjects easier to swallow and accept. As rape victims can struggle through triggers when r" Read more of this review »
Mar 16, 2025 04:16PM · see review
Michael Emberger made a comment in the group Christian Book Reviews — Seeking input from men topic " Will you help me with a book I’m writing? Daughter of the King is a project to share stories, wisdom, warnings, advice, and encouragement that young wo ...more "
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Michael Emberger rated a book it was amazing The Diary of Jasmine Grace by Jasmine Grace Marino	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What goes through the mind and heart of a woman who is trafficked? How is she coerced into it? Doesn’t she want to leave? Why does she stay? In this insightful book, Jasmine shares years’ worth of painful, unfiltered diary entries recounting a dark t ...more
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Michael Emberger rated a book it was amazing Dear Daughter: Letters from a Father's Heart by Becki Rogers (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Our world gives women so many negative messages telling them they’re less, or that their value is only in certain things. The church often gives those messages too. But what does God say? In this devotional for women, Becki shares a beautiful picture ...more
Apr 23, 2024 04:15AM · like · see review
Michael Emberger liked Breana Sprinkle's review of Believed: "Believed is a book for advocacy. A book to hold attention to sexual assault awareness. To say this isn't how women or anyone should be treated. Told from the perspective of a mermaid (yes there's a light amount of fantasy)...is a painful, traumatic s" Read more of this review »
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Michael Emberger rated a book it was amazing They Call Me Beauty by J. Hieb (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book pulled me in from the start and never let go. It’s written well, with a style that connects us closely to Beauty’s experience. We see and understand her struggle. We know her thoughts. We empathize. At the same time, we feel the distance be ...more
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