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The Psalm 23 Mysteries #22
In the House of the Lord: The High-Stakes Bachelor Party
Their friends want to throw Jeremiah and Cindy the ultimate bachelor and bachelorette parties. So the girls head to an isolated mansion in the middle of nowhere with no cell phone service, collecting a stray dog along the way. The guys, led by daredevil Kyle, and accompanied by CIA officer Martin, head to Vegas for a weekend of extreme activities that no one wanted. As things skid out of control, both groups are left struggling for survival and facing danger at every turn.
- GenresMystery
346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2025
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Debbie Viguié
92 books1,043 followersDebbie Viguié is the New York Times Bestselling author of more than three dozen novels including the Wicked series co-authored with Nancy Holder. In addition to her epic dark fantasy work Debbie also writes thrillers including The Psalm 23 Mysteries, the Kiss trilogy, and the Witch Hunt trilogy. Debbie also plays a recurring character on the audio drama, Doctor Geek’s Laboratory. When Debbie isn’t busy writing or acting she enjoys spending time with her husband, Scott, visiting theme parks.
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December 1, 2025
I can't believe this series is almost over- this one was so good! Can't wait for the next one!!
September 20, 2025
This is on par for the genre, action packed and suspenseful, but with an occasionally more thoughtful line. It is not all empty action.
We are not given enough clues to guess either whodunit. It is more of a fun "watch-the-characters strategize and run" sort of book.
I love the code names that the men gave themselves and each other. I thought they were pretty funny, and most of the time, apt: Angel, Hawkeye, Richie Ritch, Weasley brothers, Dumbledore, Wild Rover, Superstar, Grifter.
It is also funny that the women compared themselves to the characters in Scooby Doo. While I realize the author is poking fun at the cartoon, some of their actions, "Split up and look for clues," is dumb. And no, Jeremiah wouldn't want them needlessly walking into danger, whatever they might think.
I wondered if the author was going to have the plot take a turn into the supernatural in that haunted house. I won't say whether or not she did.
Like the last book, the book has a lot of talk about sex for a book without any sex in it. I realize that's normal, especially for a bachelorette party, but be aware. Some readers of Christian fiction/romance prefer books without sex to try to guard their own hearts more.
Also, there's still the topic of either intentional or reflexive murder for a couple of the characters. For people who claim to follow God, they don't seem to understand that murder is forbidden. Self-defense and defense of others are different. both of which are discussed. Being prepared is different. But envisioning killing others because of their minor annoyances is not okay. It is both not healthy and not right. They seem to have no brakes on that type of thinking short of the actual murder, and that thinking will eventually win out, to someone's detriment and their own trouble.
I'm over there with Kyle on that topic.
The whole series about people becoming accepting of this trained murderer's tendencies. There are some things we should not be accepting of, even if we like the people and respect them in other regards.
Why is the guy having no emotional qualms about killing people the one to counsel someone feeling guilty about killing someone in self-defense?
This story actually has nothing to do with the title, "The House of the Lord." There is a place of worship, but the characters don't go inside.
"I love them [children] to pieces but the first year especially was rough. You'll see how it is. Just remember, no matter how hard the first few weeks are, it's just a baby, not a demon spawn sent to torment you."
"You run from your emotions and think the more adrenaline rushes you experience, the less the dark stuff can catch up to you. It's just not true. The grief and depression and remorse are just waiting for the day that you have no choice but to acknowledge them."
That's true, and reminds me of a good friend, who "lived on her feet," always moving, hiking, and dancing, but has now suffered a prolonged, perhaps permanent, lack of mobility due to an accident. Her life is changing, and she doesn't know how to be still, having resisted it for so long. There are plenty of things there for her to grieve. She posted a sad quote to the effect of activity chases away the darkness, but what happens when you can no longer run? My heart goes out to her. She is, however, researching possible new hobbies.
She's since taken down the quote and I can't find it doing a search. I like the quote as a succinct way of explaining her experience. If you're aware of such a quote, add it in the comments below. When I tried to search for it, Google only wanted to find uplifting quotes or how-to fight depression quotes, and this one was not either of those categories.
I think it is better, little by little if possible, to come to terms with yourself, or come to a peace with yourself, before you have to.
Favorite quote:
"We stand in God's mercy and make a difference in the lives of others."
SPOILER: I am a little disappointed in the mechanism for Jeremiah changing his views, not that it couldn't happen, but that it is too tidy, and doesn't thoughtfully consider and answer all the conflicts between the two ideologies.
We are not given enough clues to guess either whodunit. It is more of a fun "watch-the-characters strategize and run" sort of book.
I love the code names that the men gave themselves and each other. I thought they were pretty funny, and most of the time, apt: Angel, Hawkeye, Richie Ritch, Weasley brothers, Dumbledore, Wild Rover, Superstar, Grifter.
It is also funny that the women compared themselves to the characters in Scooby Doo. While I realize the author is poking fun at the cartoon, some of their actions, "Split up and look for clues," is dumb. And no, Jeremiah wouldn't want them needlessly walking into danger, whatever they might think.
I wondered if the author was going to have the plot take a turn into the supernatural in that haunted house. I won't say whether or not she did.
Like the last book, the book has a lot of talk about sex for a book without any sex in it. I realize that's normal, especially for a bachelorette party, but be aware. Some readers of Christian fiction/romance prefer books without sex to try to guard their own hearts more.
Also, there's still the topic of either intentional or reflexive murder for a couple of the characters. For people who claim to follow God, they don't seem to understand that murder is forbidden. Self-defense and defense of others are different. both of which are discussed. Being prepared is different. But envisioning killing others because of their minor annoyances is not okay. It is both not healthy and not right. They seem to have no brakes on that type of thinking short of the actual murder, and that thinking will eventually win out, to someone's detriment and their own trouble.
I'm over there with Kyle on that topic.
The whole series about people becoming accepting of this trained murderer's tendencies. There are some things we should not be accepting of, even if we like the people and respect them in other regards.
Why is the guy having no emotional qualms about killing people the one to counsel someone feeling guilty about killing someone in self-defense?
This story actually has nothing to do with the title, "The House of the Lord." There is a place of worship, but the characters don't go inside.
"I love them [children] to pieces but the first year especially was rough. You'll see how it is. Just remember, no matter how hard the first few weeks are, it's just a baby, not a demon spawn sent to torment you."
"You run from your emotions and think the more adrenaline rushes you experience, the less the dark stuff can catch up to you. It's just not true. The grief and depression and remorse are just waiting for the day that you have no choice but to acknowledge them."
That's true, and reminds me of a good friend, who "lived on her feet," always moving, hiking, and dancing, but has now suffered a prolonged, perhaps permanent, lack of mobility due to an accident. Her life is changing, and she doesn't know how to be still, having resisted it for so long. There are plenty of things there for her to grieve. She posted a sad quote to the effect of activity chases away the darkness, but what happens when you can no longer run? My heart goes out to her. She is, however, researching possible new hobbies.
She's since taken down the quote and I can't find it doing a search. I like the quote as a succinct way of explaining her experience. If you're aware of such a quote, add it in the comments below. When I tried to search for it, Google only wanted to find uplifting quotes or how-to fight depression quotes, and this one was not either of those categories.
I think it is better, little by little if possible, to come to terms with yourself, or come to a peace with yourself, before you have to.
Favorite quote:
"We stand in God's mercy and make a difference in the lives of others."
SPOILER: I am a little disappointed in the mechanism for Jeremiah changing his views, not that it couldn't happen, but that it is too tidy, and doesn't thoughtfully consider and answer all the conflicts between the two ideologies.
September 17, 2025
Let the parties begin!!! Cindy and the girls are headed to a secluded, undisclosed (per Genie) place to have Cindy's bachelorette party. The guys are headed to Vegas with Kyle (Cindy's brother) as the entertainment planner. Do we really think that either of these parties are going to be without mishap or mayhem?
Cindy and her group soon find out that they are not alone in the mansion that Genie chose for their gathering. They are soon battling unseen forces and hidden rooms. Kyle has planned a weekend of misery for more than half of the men in the group. Actually at least three of those men would like nothing better than to get rid of Kyle...permanently! Will they all survive their weekend of supposed fun?
So much happens in this one! Switching back and forth between the two parties heightened the suspense as we would leave one party at a crucial moment and jump to the other party in the midst of their own crisis. As always there was humor sprinkled throughout the dialogue that lightened the suspense a bit. This one definitely seemed to have more of a spiritual slant to it, which I'm not mad about. As always I loved all of the characters. Martin! I cannot wait for the last book in the series. The final wrap-up. FOREVER comes out in December I believe. I don't think it will be the end of Cindy and Jeremiah's story, but it will be the end of the Psalm 23 Mysteries. I think there are many spin-offs so I am guessing that they will appear in others. Hang on y'all, I think that we are going to be in for quite a roller-coaster of emotions in the next book!
Cindy and her group soon find out that they are not alone in the mansion that Genie chose for their gathering. They are soon battling unseen forces and hidden rooms. Kyle has planned a weekend of misery for more than half of the men in the group. Actually at least three of those men would like nothing better than to get rid of Kyle...permanently! Will they all survive their weekend of supposed fun?
So much happens in this one! Switching back and forth between the two parties heightened the suspense as we would leave one party at a crucial moment and jump to the other party in the midst of their own crisis. As always there was humor sprinkled throughout the dialogue that lightened the suspense a bit. This one definitely seemed to have more of a spiritual slant to it, which I'm not mad about. As always I loved all of the characters. Martin! I cannot wait for the last book in the series. The final wrap-up. FOREVER comes out in December I believe. I don't think it will be the end of Cindy and Jeremiah's story, but it will be the end of the Psalm 23 Mysteries. I think there are many spin-offs so I am guessing that they will appear in others. Hang on y'all, I think that we are going to be in for quite a roller-coaster of emotions in the next book!
January 12, 2026
Sitting on the edge of my seat as I read this!
Wow! Story lines did not go where you expected on this one. I was on the edge of my seat and really had problems putting this one down. I’m a slow reader, so needless to say, I’ve been a little lazy around the house because I had to know what was going on at the bachelorette party and the bachelor party. Lol
Wow! Story lines did not go where you expected on this one. I was on the edge of my seat and really had problems putting this one down. I’m a slow reader, so needless to say, I’ve been a little lazy around the house because I had to know what was going on at the bachelorette party and the bachelor party. Lol
August 30, 2025
Best book of the series
In the House of the Lord is incredibly funny and action packed. Some of the books in this series are more serious and somber, but this one gives out loud laughs in every chapter.
In the House of the Lord is incredibly funny and action packed. Some of the books in this series are more serious and somber, but this one gives out loud laughs in every chapter.
August 30, 2025
Too short
I love these books. I know the next o e will be the last because the psalm ends. Please find a way to continue the stories of these characters. Can't wait for "Forever."
I love these books. I know the next o e will be the last because the psalm ends. Please find a way to continue the stories of these characters. Can't wait for "Forever."
August 19, 2025
exceptional! both story lines are amazing. looking forward to the next (lasr) in the series.
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