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Won't they find out about The Awful Year. . . ?
There is one story novelist Josephine Bourdillon shirked from writing. And now she may never have a chance. Trapped in her memories, she lies in a coma.
The man who put her there is just as paralyzed. Former soldier Henry Hughes failed to complete the kill. What's more: he failed to receive payment--funds that would ensure surgery for his young son.
As detectives investigate disturbing fan letters, a young but not-so-naïve Paige Bourdillon turns to her mother's tormented past for answers. How bad could remembering The Awful Year truly be compared to the one they're all living?
Set against the flaming hills of North Carolina and the peaceful shores of the Mediterranean Sea, When I Close My Eyes tells the story of two families struggling with dysfunction and finding that love is stronger than death.
"When I Close My Eyes is an enthralling story about family secrets, regret, and shame. . . . Thank you, Elizabeth, for writing an honest book that will be a comfort to the afflicted and to those who love and long for them."--Sharon Garlough Brown, Author of the Sensible Shoes series and Shades of Light
"Musser delivers a powerful story about mental illness and forgiveness, connecting the culprit and victim of a violent attack through their strong faith. . . . Musser's raw portrayal of life with mental illness and the strength of faith to overcome injury will appeal to readers who enjoyed Katie Ganshert's Life After."--Publishers Weekly starred review
Endorsements
"Elizabeth Musser's beautifully written novels are always unique and inspiring--and this is no exception. Christian novels don't often feature characters who battle depression--or who are hit men! Yet Musser breathes life into her characters and makes you care. When I Close My Eyes will keep readers guessing and hoping until the very end. Thoroughly engaging!"
Lynn Austin, author of Legacy of Mercy
"When I Close My Eyes is an enthralling story about family secrets, regret, and shame. Not only has Elizabeth Musser courageously and insightfully addressed complicated issues of mental illness, but she has done so with compassion and nuance by creating sympathetic characters who are struggling to comprehend grace. This story of redemption is an invitation to travel deeper into the heart of a God who companions us in the darkness and offers us hope. Thank you, Elizabeth, for writing an honest book that will be a comfort to the afflicted and to those who love and long for them."
Sharon Garlough Brown, author of the Sensible Shoes series and Shades of Light
"Musser pens an exciting, intriguing story of redemption and truth. When I Close My Eyes flows from scene to scene with her pristine storytelling, enticing the reader from the opening scene to the last."
Rachel Hauck, New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Dress and The Memory House
"Elizabeth Musser has penned a unique story--a tender, compassionate, and bittersweet portrayal of mental illness and redeeming grace."
Rachel Linden, author of The Enlightenment of Bees
"Elizabeth Musser's riveting whodunit offers a haunting look at one sympathetic villain and his victim whose lives become entwined when they discover they're connected by more than one desperate act. When I Close My Eyes is a beautiful novel revealing truth in fiction as it exposes that 'faith and mental instability aren't mutually exclusive.'"
Ann Marie Stewart, author of Christy Award-winning novel Stars in the Grass
"I have long admired Elizabeth Musser's stories, but this one takes my admiration to new heights! Through colorful characters and an ever-twisting plot, When I Close My Eyes takes its readers on an unforgettable journey into the meaning of grace. Thanks for sharing your very soul in this one, Elizabeth."
Ann Tatlock, novelist, blogger, children's book author
The Author
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Katie Musser Elizabeth Musser
Elizabeth Musser writes "entertainment with a soul" from her writing chalet (a toolshed) outside Lyon, France. A Carol Award winner and Christy Award and Georgia Author of the Year finalist, Elizabeth's critically acclaimed novels have been...
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Reviews
"Musser delivers a powerful story about mental illness and forgiveness, connecting the culprit and victim of a violent attack through their strong faith. . . . Musser's raw portrayal of life with mental illness and the strength of faith to overcome injury will appeal to readers who enjoyed Katie Ganshert's Life After."
Publishers Weekly starred review