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The Steadfast #3
The Ultimatum
Steadfast, Kansas, Population: 3,386
Annie McFay is a waitress with a calling far beyond burgers and fries. Jered Manson is a runaway whose dad doesn't support his musical ambition.
Annie's newfound faith should make her happy, but her husband sees it as a threat to their marriage. Jered is trying out a new friendship - a dangerous one. And his actions may jeopardize lives besides his own.
When Annie and Jered come face-to-face in one desperate moment, their spiritual choices become harsh reality. Threatened with disaster, the entire town of Steadfast must band together to save them. Will the power of prayer be enough?
Annie McFay is a waitress with a calling far beyond burgers and fries. Jered Manson is a runaway whose dad doesn't support his musical ambition.
Annie's newfound faith should make her happy, but her husband sees it as a threat to their marriage. Jered is trying out a new friendship - a dangerous one. And his actions may jeopardize lives besides his own.
When Annie and Jered come face-to-face in one desperate moment, their spiritual choices become harsh reality. Threatened with disaster, the entire town of Steadfast must band together to save them. Will the power of prayer be enough?
366 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2018
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About the author
Nancy Moser
77 books764 followersNancy Moser is the author of over forty books. Her award-winning stories will inspire you to discover your unique God-given purpose. Her genres include both contemporary and historical stories, inspirational humor, and children's books.
Her newest release, "An Undiscovered Life" is about an elderly woman who wants her family to know about her "before" life—her life before them. It's inspired by Nancy's mother who died in 2020 at age 99. It's a poignant, inspiring family story.
Another newer release is "Eyes of Our Heart" which showcases a group of ordinary people who are called to discover where God is working in their lives--and join Him.
Another recent release is "The Shop Keepers", book #3 of the Pattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion and opening their own store in 1911-19 New York City. The first book in the series, "The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for a Romantic Times award.
Other titles include the time-travel historicals, "Where Time Will Take Me", "Where Life Will Lead Me", and the Downton Abbey-inspired Manor House Series beginning with "Love of the Summerfields."
Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their life stories: "Just Jane" (Jane Austen), "Mozart's Sister" (Nannerl Mozart),"Washington's Lady" (Martha Washington) and "How Do I Love Thee?" (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.)
"An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 Romance Novels of the last decade. Nancy's time-travel novel, "Time Lottery", won a Christy Award, and "Washington's Lady" was a finalist. Her contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricate plotting.
Some contemporary titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16", "The Sister Circle", and "The Seat Beside Me."
Nancy and her husband live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She is a fan of anything antique--humans included.
Website: nancymoser.com
Her newest release, "An Undiscovered Life" is about an elderly woman who wants her family to know about her "before" life—her life before them. It's inspired by Nancy's mother who died in 2020 at age 99. It's a poignant, inspiring family story.
Another newer release is "Eyes of Our Heart" which showcases a group of ordinary people who are called to discover where God is working in their lives--and join Him.
Another recent release is "The Shop Keepers", book #3 of the Pattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion and opening their own store in 1911-19 New York City. The first book in the series, "The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for a Romantic Times award.
Other titles include the time-travel historicals, "Where Time Will Take Me", "Where Life Will Lead Me", and the Downton Abbey-inspired Manor House Series beginning with "Love of the Summerfields."
Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their life stories: "Just Jane" (Jane Austen), "Mozart's Sister" (Nannerl Mozart),"Washington's Lady" (Martha Washington) and "How Do I Love Thee?" (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.)
"An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 Romance Novels of the last decade. Nancy's time-travel novel, "Time Lottery", won a Christy Award, and "Washington's Lady" was a finalist. Her contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricate plotting.
Some contemporary titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16", "The Sister Circle", and "The Seat Beside Me."
Nancy and her husband live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She is a fan of anything antique--humans included.
Website: nancymoser.com
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May 17, 2014
I wish there was a third book in this series! I loved meeting all the characters and seeing how God worked in their lives. Or couldn't work due to no relationship or disobedience. I love a fiction book that I can learn from and be encouraged! I will definitely read more by Nancy Moser.
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September 2, 2009
Great plot but very two dimensional characters. A must read only for hard core environmentalists.
January 30, 2012
Not the best book but Deffinitaly (however that is spelled) Inspiring and makes you want to be a better christian.
January 29, 2016
3* a fairly good book
September 23, 2015
I liked this one better than the first one.
October 17, 2019
This is the third book in a series from Nancy Moser. It was an enjoyable read but it didn't resonate with me as much as the first two books did. Still a good series but it just seemed to lose momentum in this book.
Merry Cavanaugh is one of the characters from the first book, while she is not the pivotal character in this book, you do see how she has handled her life after the death of her family. Claire Adams is also a
character, she was in the second book and has a role in this book also.
The main character is Jered Manson the son of a restaurant owner in Steadfast, Kansas. Jared's father Bailey is more concerned with his top tier restaurant than, with his son. As long as Jared has a home and attends school as he should Bailey is oblivious. So good kid, acting out for attention, Jared is about 18 and ends up leaving home and taking a job as a dishwasher in a restaurant not to far from Steadfast. From that point on his life starts to go down hill.
This is a good series, I just felt that this book lacked the focus of the previous. Still its worth reading and the outcome is great.
Merry Cavanaugh is one of the characters from the first book, while she is not the pivotal character in this book, you do see how she has handled her life after the death of her family. Claire Adams is also a
character, she was in the second book and has a role in this book also.
The main character is Jered Manson the son of a restaurant owner in Steadfast, Kansas. Jared's father Bailey is more concerned with his top tier restaurant than, with his son. As long as Jared has a home and attends school as he should Bailey is oblivious. So good kid, acting out for attention, Jared is about 18 and ends up leaving home and taking a job as a dishwasher in a restaurant not to far from Steadfast. From that point on his life starts to go down hill.
This is a good series, I just felt that this book lacked the focus of the previous. Still its worth reading and the outcome is great.
July 25, 2024
Wow! What a fabulous end to a fantastic series! Once again Nancy Moser introduces characters who lodge in the heart. In this case, the book alternates between Annie, who is feeling her way in her new Christian faith, (despite heated objections from her husband) and teenaged Jered, who has left the small town of Steadfast and become involved with a mentor/friend who is clearly bad news.
Both storylines kept me riveted, and when they merge at the end, the results create nail-biting suspense.
The supporting characters are wonderful, and familiar faces from book 2 reappear including Jered's difficult father, and librarian, Merry Cavanaugh among others. Annies' battle of faith is well presented, as is Jered's (to a lesser degree). For readers looking for a compelling story with strong characters and a beautiful message of faith, I highly recommend this book, and all three novels in the series.
Both storylines kept me riveted, and when they merge at the end, the results create nail-biting suspense.
The supporting characters are wonderful, and familiar faces from book 2 reappear including Jered's difficult father, and librarian, Merry Cavanaugh among others. Annies' battle of faith is well presented, as is Jered's (to a lesser degree). For readers looking for a compelling story with strong characters and a beautiful message of faith, I highly recommend this book, and all three novels in the series.
August 12, 2018
This is a very different, enjoyable book, and I am so glad I read it. The manner in which Nancy Moser demonstrated how quickly our temptations or impulses can lead us down the wrong path is a great lesson for all of us. The spiritual growth some characters showed, and the forgiveness some found, was heartening. Spiritual conflict within families can be a problem they need to work through at times, especially when one spouse becomes a Christian and the other spouse does not agree with the change they are demonstrating. I highly recommend this book.
March 28, 2024
Have you ever been given an ultimatum? Has there been a time you reached a crossroads in your life where a life-altering decision had to be made? This is the third book in Moser's Steadfast trilogy and tells the story of those who were challenged to make a choice. Merry felt torn between her husband and Jesus. Eighteen year old Jered had to choose between being a puppet for a criminal or returning home and asking his father's forgiveness.
Overall, I enjoyed the book but felt parts were contrived and unrealistic. However, I did enjoy the modern day retelling of the Prodigal Son.
Overall, I enjoyed the book but felt parts were contrived and unrealistic. However, I did enjoy the modern day retelling of the Prodigal Son.
July 16, 2024
I haven’t read a book this good in a long time! I was drawn in from the very beginning, and although it is the third book in a series, I started with this one.
It can definitely be read as a stand alone, but now I want to go back and read the first two.
The characters are very believable, and then in and around 60% of the book, it grabs your attention full force and doesn’t let up till the very end.
I was on the edge of my seat multiple times, needing to know what would happen next.
Highly recommend!! I do believe I may have found a new author! I really hope there is going to be a book 4.
It can definitely be read as a stand alone, but now I want to go back and read the first two.
The characters are very believable, and then in and around 60% of the book, it grabs your attention full force and doesn’t let up till the very end.
I was on the edge of my seat multiple times, needing to know what would happen next.
Highly recommend!! I do believe I may have found a new author! I really hope there is going to be a book 4.
February 28, 2024
Awesome Read
Nancy, I commend you for making the Gospel so plain and really the focus of the story. I had a hard time stopping reading to get on with my daily chores. It is so refreshing to read as good Christ center fiction book. Too many books that claim to be Christian really aren't. Kiddos to you for an excellent story.
Nancy, I commend you for making the Gospel so plain and really the focus of the story. I had a hard time stopping reading to get on with my daily chores. It is so refreshing to read as good Christ center fiction book. Too many books that claim to be Christian really aren't. Kiddos to you for an excellent story.
February 16, 2019
Wow!
Moser keeps you on the edge of your seat while explaining everyone’s need for forgiveness. The post script about the ending change compliments of her publisher, it made the book even better. Thank you Nancy Moser for another great book! I’m sorry to leave Steadfast.
Moser keeps you on the edge of your seat while explaining everyone’s need for forgiveness. The post script about the ending change compliments of her publisher, it made the book even better. Thank you Nancy Moser for another great book! I’m sorry to leave Steadfast.
June 29, 2019
Tear Jerker
This series includes easy reads with a simplistic story line, predictable even. And yet, reading them has been a joy and an exhortation to me. I hope it will be the same for you.
This series includes easy reads with a simplistic story line, predictable even. And yet, reading them has been a joy and an exhortation to me. I hope it will be the same for you.
October 13, 2022
Good end to trilogy
I really enjoyed the first and last book of this series. Simple reading, good application of scripture to each section of thought, and a diligent purpose to the only way to heaven—Jesus Christ.
I really enjoyed the first and last book of this series. Simple reading, good application of scripture to each section of thought, and a diligent purpose to the only way to heaven—Jesus Christ.
October 31, 2023
Ten stars! I didn't think any thing could pass book one, The Seat Beside Me, but this one did. Once I got past the first chapter and fixing dinner, I couldn't stop reading. The only reason it's started and finished on two different dates is because I stayed up most of the night reading it!
May 2, 2024
loved it!!
I guess the best way to describe this is a thriller. It had the components of a good edge of your seat thriller, whilst being thrilling in the way that it glorified God. A wonderful book!
I guess the best way to describe this is a thriller. It had the components of a good edge of your seat thriller, whilst being thrilling in the way that it glorified God. A wonderful book!
September 29, 2020
Suspenseful
If you can handle suspense... this book has it. You know things have to come to a head. But when and how?
If you can handle suspense... this book has it. You know things have to come to a head. But when and how?
October 5, 2020
Great book
This book helped me to learn about prayer. The fact that the author has written several books that this book is life-changing and points to find Jesus.
This book helped me to learn about prayer. The fact that the author has written several books that this book is life-changing and points to find Jesus.
October 22, 2020
God is in the details
Excellent read. Very encouraging!. God speaks through Mrs Moser to make you remember how good God is in even the smallest detail.
Excellent read. Very encouraging!. God speaks through Mrs Moser to make you remember how good God is in even the smallest detail.
February 22, 2021
Unexpected!!
I'm so glad I read to the end of the series.. Annie and Merry never gave up praying for people, even when it seemed impossible. God knows and hears each request.
I'm so glad I read to the end of the series.. Annie and Merry never gave up praying for people, even when it seemed impossible. God knows and hears each request.
October 9, 2021
Very different
Not the same as your others books, but again love your characters. Smart and savvy. Definitely a great read not to be missed.
Not the same as your others books, but again love your characters. Smart and savvy. Definitely a great read not to be missed.
December 12, 2022
I Read the Series
I am reading a little slower these days. They all are worth the time and full of how great is our God.
I am reading a little slower these days. They all are worth the time and full of how great is our God.
April 19, 2023
The Ultimatum for us all
A Beautiful series to lift your spirit and Let Go, let God! The characters are believable and relatable. Ready for another by Nancy Moser!
A Beautiful series to lift your spirit and Let Go, let God! The characters are believable and relatable. Ready for another by Nancy Moser!
June 11, 2024
Another good read
Another good read just when I needed direction most. Looking for my next read now ...... which one will it be?
Another good read just when I needed direction most. Looking for my next read now ...... which one will it be?
June 13, 2024
Oh my!
You need to read this series, you really do! Let God find you wherever you happen to be reading this 🙏
You need to read this series, you really do! Let God find you wherever you happen to be reading this 🙏
October 25, 2025
I enjoyed this small-town drama where faith is tested, as well as relationships. Good, suspenseful writing.
November 12, 2024
Jered Manson didn’t get along with his dad and left home. He ended up working in a restaurant for the owner, Jinko. Soon Jinko expected Jered to join him in a life of crime. Annie McFay and her husband, Cal, were having marital problems. He was disappointed in her decision to follow Christ. She wanted to share her faith with him, but he was only interested in get-rich-quick schemes, which always failed. When Cal falsely bragged about having valuable coins, he and Annie come face-to-face with Jered and Jinko.
This was a good story about decisions, consequences, forgiveness, and moving on.
This was a good story about decisions, consequences, forgiveness, and moving on.
September 9, 2020
Insipid.
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