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The Blindsight of Grace
2025 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner for best Christian Fiction!
Blindsight—a cortically blind person’s unconscious awareness of visual stimuli that is not consciously seen.
For we walk by faith, not by sight . . .
Suffering is a refining fire for the soul. And twenty-two-year-old Grace Sinclair knows what it means to suffer. At the age of eleven, a brain injury from a tragic car accident left her unable to see. Then, her father was murdered in front of her older brother, and her mother lost her life to COVID-19. But although her world was shrouded in darkness, Grace chose to persevere and walk by faith—as any blind person must learn to do. If only her brother shared her reliance on God.
Travis Sinclair had been the cause of his sister’s blindness. He had been driving the car. He had run the stop sign. And his little sister paid with her sight. He would never forgive himself for that. And just before she died, his mother made him promise that he would take care of his little sister, no matter what.
After inheriting his parents’ home and a hundred and seventy acres in rural Tennessee, Travis spares no expense in preparing for the coming apocalypse. Post-traumatic stress has made him a doomsday prepper. With his store of provisions, his arsenal of weapons, and his underground bunker, Travis keeps spending money to prepare for the worst, despite the bank’s threat to foreclose on his property. But when he is falsely imprisoned for the murder of his neighbor, all hope seems lost.
Cody Blevins is a college criminal justice major and a part-time intern for the FBI. After a chance encounter with Grace, he becomes infatuated with her despite his better judgment. After all, this girl is blind. What kind of relationship could they have? But it doesn’t matter. He is drawn to Grace despite the challenges he would face with her. But when her brother is arrested for murder, and the local sheriff is convinced of his guilt, Cody knows that his chance meeting with Grace is no accident. God had put him there for a reason. He is about to have his first murder investigation. And for Grace, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Blindsight—a cortically blind person’s unconscious awareness of visual stimuli that is not consciously seen.
For we walk by faith, not by sight . . .
Suffering is a refining fire for the soul. And twenty-two-year-old Grace Sinclair knows what it means to suffer. At the age of eleven, a brain injury from a tragic car accident left her unable to see. Then, her father was murdered in front of her older brother, and her mother lost her life to COVID-19. But although her world was shrouded in darkness, Grace chose to persevere and walk by faith—as any blind person must learn to do. If only her brother shared her reliance on God.
Travis Sinclair had been the cause of his sister’s blindness. He had been driving the car. He had run the stop sign. And his little sister paid with her sight. He would never forgive himself for that. And just before she died, his mother made him promise that he would take care of his little sister, no matter what.
After inheriting his parents’ home and a hundred and seventy acres in rural Tennessee, Travis spares no expense in preparing for the coming apocalypse. Post-traumatic stress has made him a doomsday prepper. With his store of provisions, his arsenal of weapons, and his underground bunker, Travis keeps spending money to prepare for the worst, despite the bank’s threat to foreclose on his property. But when he is falsely imprisoned for the murder of his neighbor, all hope seems lost.
Cody Blevins is a college criminal justice major and a part-time intern for the FBI. After a chance encounter with Grace, he becomes infatuated with her despite his better judgment. After all, this girl is blind. What kind of relationship could they have? But it doesn’t matter. He is drawn to Grace despite the challenges he would face with her. But when her brother is arrested for murder, and the local sheriff is convinced of his guilt, Cody knows that his chance meeting with Grace is no accident. God had put him there for a reason. He is about to have his first murder investigation. And for Grace, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2025
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About the author
R.A. Williams
9 books35 followersR.A. Williams draws from his educational background in psychology and sociology to write compelling, thought-provoking Christian fiction that falls outside of mainstream expectations. He strives to pull the reader through the full range of human emotion, adding just the right dose of humor for comic relief. His fiction reveals not just the characters' actions but the psychological motives behind those actions.
His published works include these novels: The Class of 86, The Gospel According to Todd, Carbon-14: The Shroud of Turin, The Cult of New Caanan, Sixty-Five Roses, First Cause, Cradle of Life, The Near-Death Experience of Justin Parks, and The Blindsight of Grace. His shorter works have appeared in The Christian Communicator, Encounters With God, and Dreams and Visions. His interests include psychology, Biblical history, finger-style guitar, and religious relics such as The Shroud of Turin. He lives in Tennessee with his wife, daughter, and beagle.
His published works include these novels: The Class of 86, The Gospel According to Todd, Carbon-14: The Shroud of Turin, The Cult of New Caanan, Sixty-Five Roses, First Cause, Cradle of Life, The Near-Death Experience of Justin Parks, and The Blindsight of Grace. His shorter works have appeared in The Christian Communicator, Encounters With God, and Dreams and Visions. His interests include psychology, Biblical history, finger-style guitar, and religious relics such as The Shroud of Turin. He lives in Tennessee with his wife, daughter, and beagle.
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June 12, 2025
This one took me by surprise! The story covers issues such as blindness, loss, the 2020 lock-downs, and some of the popular conspiracies of the last five years that have cropped up since. It was an interesting look about humanity's mental condition, and how stressors and fear can completely change a persons perspective and values, something that is becoming increasingly apparent in today's ever growing awareness that something isn't quite right with the world, and the Bible says that in the latter days we will see signs: wars and rumors of wars, people who are lovers of self, increasing earthquakes around the world, food shortages, global finical distress. these are all things we've been forced to hear about, and often at times have been affected (even distantly) by some of the changes implemented or experienced since 2020.
The book takes an interesting look at how all this might play into the lives of average people, while also looking at how everyday occurrences might also impact and affect their lives. Blindness from an accident, death of a parent, money issues, family feuds and deep seated bitterness? These are all things that have be happening for years, and yet each has the potential to affect and shape our lives. The Blindsight of Grace provokes readers to really think and consider what it is that brought you to this point, and what direction do you want to go from here?
(It also mentions a point several years down the road. I personally don't think it's likely that life will look the way it's portrayed in the story at that point, I can't after reading the Bible. But I'm also aware that many disagree. Still, I felt the need to mention that, since I am obligated to be honest and warning others is a part of that. I also disagree with a few of the debates and conclusions implied or explicitly stated in the story.)
The book takes an interesting look at how all this might play into the lives of average people, while also looking at how everyday occurrences might also impact and affect their lives. Blindness from an accident, death of a parent, money issues, family feuds and deep seated bitterness? These are all things that have be happening for years, and yet each has the potential to affect and shape our lives. The Blindsight of Grace provokes readers to really think and consider what it is that brought you to this point, and what direction do you want to go from here?
(It also mentions a point several years down the road. I personally don't think it's likely that life will look the way it's portrayed in the story at that point, I can't after reading the Bible. But I'm also aware that many disagree. Still, I felt the need to mention that, since I am obligated to be honest and warning others is a part of that. I also disagree with a few of the debates and conclusions implied or explicitly stated in the story.)
March 28, 2025
Almost 5 Stars for a good mystery/romance
Williams delivers three main characters - A disturbed, controlling prepper, his just-a-bit unsure, sightless sister and a soft, FBI intern. Throw in a bankruptcy, greedy mining companies and a murder and the story's on a roll. It was a bit slow at the start but the plot started showing its shape and within several chapters rolled nicely along all 170 acres of Tennessee farmland.
I liked the characters, enjoyed the balance of counsel from a pastor and friends and was taken back at the reveal of a murderer. No sex, swears or gore just a solid, entertaining story. Highly recommend this for wholesome reading. Enjoy!
Williams delivers three main characters - A disturbed, controlling prepper, his just-a-bit unsure, sightless sister and a soft, FBI intern. Throw in a bankruptcy, greedy mining companies and a murder and the story's on a roll. It was a bit slow at the start but the plot started showing its shape and within several chapters rolled nicely along all 170 acres of Tennessee farmland.
I liked the characters, enjoyed the balance of counsel from a pastor and friends and was taken back at the reveal of a murderer. No sex, swears or gore just a solid, entertaining story. Highly recommend this for wholesome reading. Enjoy!
May 12, 2025
Wow
This book was fantastic. I loved all the technology and somewhat learning of those that have lost their sight. I instruct elementary sign language classes for the hearing. I always said I'd much rather lose my hearing than my eyesight. I'm losing both. This book is so inspirational that I'm not as afraid as I was. With all the technology available for the blind and deaf, it's not as prohibiting as in my younger days growing up. I was also going to go for my masters in Criminology but my college deleted the program just when I was ready to start.
This book was fantastic. I loved all the technology and somewhat learning of those that have lost their sight. I instruct elementary sign language classes for the hearing. I always said I'd much rather lose my hearing than my eyesight. I'm losing both. This book is so inspirational that I'm not as afraid as I was. With all the technology available for the blind and deaf, it's not as prohibiting as in my younger days growing up. I was also going to go for my masters in Criminology but my college deleted the program just when I was ready to start.
April 8, 2025
This book treated the theme of blindness exceptionally well. The love story between the blind girl and the FBI intern was woven together well, but some of the girl's hesitations about being able to receive love were a bit prolonged. The twists in the story were fascinating, and the result of who the murderer was surprised me. I loved the epilogue too. Williams did an excellent job bringing faith and counselling to the solutions needed. I look forward to reading more by this author.
June 26, 2025
Wow
I wasn't sure what to expect from this story, but I was completely taken in from the beginning all the way to the end. The story is a faith-filled romance with a twist of mystery and suspense. The author flawlessly blended everything, especially Grace and Cody's story, which in turn made it a wow of a story.
I wasn't sure what to expect from this story, but I was completely taken in from the beginning all the way to the end. The story is a faith-filled romance with a twist of mystery and suspense. The author flawlessly blended everything, especially Grace and Cody's story, which in turn made it a wow of a story.
July 8, 2025
Woman who lost her sight in car accident (brother was driving) meets
an FBI intern. Brother is a doomsday prepper. Christian themes.
Reader gets a sense of how a blind person copes with everyday
living and her first relationship with a man.
There are neighbor issues that result in the brother being jailed and
his sister and male friend investigating.
Recommend
an FBI intern. Brother is a doomsday prepper. Christian themes.
Reader gets a sense of how a blind person copes with everyday
living and her first relationship with a man.
There are neighbor issues that result in the brother being jailed and
his sister and male friend investigating.
Recommend
March 30, 2025
Fascinating read
Fascinating reading. It reveals the necessity of maintaining a strong faith regardless of what life throws at you. The
details of experiencing life as a blind person and God's strength that guided her were wonderful.
Fascinating reading. It reveals the necessity of maintaining a strong faith regardless of what life throws at you. The
details of experiencing life as a blind person and God's strength that guided her were wonderful.
April 4, 2025
Great book
I was amazed at the writers insight into the life of a blind woman. My three brothers and I were raised by a totally blind mother, who could do everything and much of the time with no help from our dad. I totally identified with Grace.
I was amazed at the writers insight into the life of a blind woman. My three brothers and I were raised by a totally blind mother, who could do everything and much of the time with no help from our dad. I totally identified with Grace.
June 20, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. It treated the blind with respect and understanding that they can do most things well and many things even better than sighted people... I also appreciate that the author shows the dangers and extremes of anxiety. God does miracles when we invite Him into situations!
June 22, 2025
Wonderful story
Have your tissues handy but tears might be from9 laughing or crying. Clean mystery with love and inspiration. Lessons to learn of courage and faith.
I highly recommend this book, hope to find more by this author.
Have your tissues handy but tears might be from9 laughing or crying. Clean mystery with love and inspiration. Lessons to learn of courage and faith.
I highly recommend this book, hope to find more by this author.
October 22, 2025
A pleasant read
Sighted people do not realize how much they miss by relying on the visual world. Watching the world through Grace”s experiences helps a person understand just a bit how one can appreciate the world around them without sight.
Sighted people do not realize how much they miss by relying on the visual world. Watching the world through Grace”s experiences helps a person understand just a bit how one can appreciate the world around them without sight.
November 2, 2025
Great story about faith and people.
What I liked the best is that every character was absolutely like people I know. They all had their good points and theirvery human flaws. The author was able to be real about God and faith. It was a great story and sorry it ended.
What I liked the best is that every character was absolutely like people I know. They all had their good points and theirvery human flaws. The author was able to be real about God and faith. It was a great story and sorry it ended.
March 30, 2025
good book
This book is entertaining and clean kept me guessing until the very end will definitely read more from this author
This book is entertaining and clean kept me guessing until the very end will definitely read more from this author
April 4, 2025
Good Read
For realistic dialog, I rate this one a 3. But for positivity, good characters, and novel theme, I give it a 4. So 4 it is.
For realistic dialog, I rate this one a 3. But for positivity, good characters, and novel theme, I give it a 4. So 4 it is.
April 6, 2025
God's Grace !
I really enjoyed this book. The reality of what a blind person goes through and leaning on God's grace and love.
I really enjoyed this book. The reality of what a blind person goes through and leaning on God's grace and love.
April 13, 2025
Totally Uplifting
Just a lovely book showing there is more than one way to see. Blindness is not a disability but a different way of seeing and living a full life.
Just a lovely book showing there is more than one way to see. Blindness is not a disability but a different way of seeing and living a full life.
May 3, 2025
Inspirational and Exciting
Hard to put down. Interesting plot that leaves you encouraged and inspired. Unpredictable story of resilience and faith. Highly recommend.
Hard to put down. Interesting plot that leaves you encouraged and inspired. Unpredictable story of resilience and faith. Highly recommend.
May 22, 2025
Super sweet Christian romance book! Touched on themes of anxiety and had a little thrill moment in there too. Nice safe read!
May 29, 2025
Wonderful read!
I loved the mystery, the insight into anxiety struggles, and the fact that trusting the Lord was the answer to all of the dilemma.
I loved the mystery, the insight into anxiety struggles, and the fact that trusting the Lord was the answer to all of the dilemma.
June 25, 2025
Interesting
I learned about blindness reading this book. The mystery was complicated enough to be satisfying and the romance was not typical.
I learned about blindness reading this book. The mystery was complicated enough to be satisfying and the romance was not typical.
June 25, 2025
Great story, well written
Loved the characters. Good plot with just enough suspense. Nice to have a book free of curse words and sexual innuendos
Loved the characters. Good plot with just enough suspense. Nice to have a book free of curse words and sexual innuendos
June 25, 2025
Wonderful
I loved how Williams wove faith in God into a story that had well developed characters and an interesting mystery.
I loved how Williams wove faith in God into a story that had well developed characters and an interesting mystery.
June 27, 2025
Really nice book, loved the writing style. Very inspiring and learned a lot about how blind people experience life.
July 13, 2025
Loved this book
I could not put this book down! Loved the characters, and the way the author presented them. Great exciting plot and a very happy ending!!!
I could not put this book down! Loved the characters, and the way the author presented them. Great exciting plot and a very happy ending!!!
July 26, 2025
Outstanding!
What a marvelous adventure into the world of the blind! Perfect description of the development of the other senses when sight has been taken away. An amazing read!
What a marvelous adventure into the world of the blind! Perfect description of the development of the other senses when sight has been taken away. An amazing read!
August 3, 2025
Page Turner!
Well-developed characters and plot. Once I started reading, it was hard to stop until I finished! Loved the Christian perspective; very satisfying ending!
Well-developed characters and plot. Once I started reading, it was hard to stop until I finished! Loved the Christian perspective; very satisfying ending!
October 21, 2025
An enjoyable & interesting read.
November 15, 2025
Don't waste your time.
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