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The Letters Kindle Edition

by C. Kevin Thompson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
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Previously published as The Letters by Mantle Rock Publishing.

Rachel Hamar—a Manhattan bank teller—lives nothing close to a Manhattan lifestyle. Residing in Washington Heights, NY, the only thing keeping her in The Big Apple is her mother—a long-time patient in a local psychiatric hospital. It’s December 2014, and the twentieth anniversary of her high school sweetheart’s tragic death. She’s not sure how much more heartache she can endure, especially after being told earlier in the day she no longer has a job at the bank. A casualty of downsizing.

In the midst of spiraling depression, Rachel receives a mysterious letter in the mail. When she opens it, she becomes cautious and skeptical of its contents and discards it as a mistake, concluding it’s simply addressed incorrectly or a postal worker’s faux pas in the midst of a busy Christmas season. But another letter arrives the next day. And another the day after that. Before long, she is in possession of several letters. Each one more puzzling than the last.

Thinking that someone may be playing a cruel game, she contacts the police, and this propels Rachel and the two detectives into one of the most bizarre cases they’ve ever encountered. Is it a friend’s cruel joke? Is it some stalker’s perverse idea of manipulation? Or is it something more?

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Editorial Reviews

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"Fans of Frank Peretti will enjoy The Letters, a tender, suspenseful, thought-provoking page-turner."

~ Janet Grunst, author of Selah Award winner, A Heart Set Free & 2019 Christian Indie Award winner, A Heart for Freedom______________________________


"The Letters is an inspiring story of hope and forgiveness. Filled with mystery and messy relationships, this story will keep you turning the pages until you reach the surprise ending."

~Kimberly Rose Johnson, award winning and multi-published author of the Librarian Sleuth series.
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"C. Kevin Thompson gifts readers with a well-written, fast-paced story that includes imperfect but likable characters. With unexpected twists, The Letters is one of those rare novels that keeps us in suspense until the very end. Despite having my own theories concerning the mysterious messages, I was still surprised by answers revealed--then touched by the sweet message of forgiveness. A tale that challenges us to consider the spiritual realm, The Letters offers hope and also reminds us that we're never alone."

~ Dawn Kinzer, author of By All Appearances and The Daughters of Riverton series
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"C. Kevin Thompson's newest Christian suspense takes us from the mean streets of New York and the depths of despair through a series of happenings where nothing and no one is what they seem, to a realization of God's unrelenting love. A hint of romance brightens the way to the happy ending intended for us all."

~ Penny Richards, RWA RITA Inspirational romance nominee; two-time winner, Texas Association of Authors Best Historical Mystery of the Year.
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"Wow! NCIS meets Peretti. I'm a sucker for a good story, and I loved this book. It entertained me, made me think, and, best of all, ministered to my soul."

~ Buck Storm, author of the BRMCWC Selah Award finalist, The Miracle Man
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"The Letters is a heartwarming tale expertly packaged with fragmented pieces of heartbreak, loss, true love, and joy. Rachel Hamar's melancholy life quickly turns into an intriguing mystery as the letters begin to arrive. C. Kevin Thompson skillfully wraps a sense of'what happens next' in this cozy Christmastime story. It's a journey where we remember not all have peace on earth and goodwill toward men. Yet, it's never too late to believe in the Hope of Christmas. Add The Letters to your holiday reading collection--or to your middle of summer rotation. Either way,you won't be disappointed."

~ Caleb Rocke, author, As Seen in a Mirror: Beginning of the End ______________________________


"C. Kevin Thompson writes in a style similar to Frank Peretti with a little bit of Charles Dickens in the mix. The inspirational truth woven through this novel can only be described as challenging the heart. The Letters grabbed me from the first page and kept me turning them until the end. The surprise twists brought a smile and sometimes caught me off guard.

~ Cindy Ervin Huff, award-winning author, 2019 Selah finalist

From the Author

  • The Letters earned a Second Place Finish in the prestigious 2020 AWSA Golden Scroll Awards for the Christian Market Book of the Year (Fiction Category)!
  • The Letters also won FIRST PLACE at the 2021 BRMCWC Selah Awards in the Speculative Fiction category.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BTXR954
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scrivenings Press LLC (July 1, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2191 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 435 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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C. Kevin Thompson

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Kevin is a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a kid at heart. Often referred to as “crazy” by his grandchildren, it’s only because he is. He’s a writer. Need he say more? He is an award-winning author, having his debut novel, THE SERPENT'S GRASP, win the prestigious Selah Award in 2013. His second novel, 30 DAYS HATH REVENGE, earned a Silver Medal in the Reader's Favorite Awards in 2013. And more recently, his novel THE LETTERS earned a Second Place Finish in the prestigious 2020 AWSA Golden Scroll Awards for the Christian Market Book of the Year Award for Fiction and won First Place in the Speculative Fiction category at the 2021 Selah Awards! His latest novella, THE NEAR DISTANT: EYE OF THE BEHOLDER, is a Finalist in the 2023 Selah Awards in the Novell category!

Kevin is a huge fan of the TV series 24, The Blacklist, Blue Bloods, NCIS, and Criminal Minds. He's also a fan of the British shows Broadchurch, Shetland, Hinterland, Wallander, DCI Banks, Vera, & Death in Paradise. He loves anything to do with Star Trek, and is a Sherlock Holmes fanatic as well. With him, the game is always afoot, but you'll never catch him in a deerstalker. Ever. You can visit Kevin @ www.ckevinthompson.com!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One to Savor
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
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The Letters is a well-paced work of speculative fiction with some surprising twists. Each new turn of the story unveils a more delightful horizon until the climax at the end, which is positively luminous. For everyone who has ever suffered the loss of a child, this book will bring fresh perspective. Those who enjoy reading contemporary fiction with a variety of believable characters and a plot that is both healing and heartwarming, without becoming sappy, will love this book. Anyone who enjoy angels will also love this book.
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Dawn Kinzer
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept Me In Suspense
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020
C. Kevin Thompson gifts readers with a well-written, fast-paced story that includes imperfect but likable characters. With unexpected twists, The Letters is one of those rare novels that keeps us in suspense until the very end. Despite having my own theories concerning mysterious messages, I was still surprised by answers revealed—then touched by the sweet message of forgiveness. A tale that challenges us to consider the spiritual realm, The Letters offers hope and also reminds us that we’re never alone.
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Amy A
4.0 out of 5 stars Suspend your disbelief & let go of guilt
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2021
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This story holds a beautiful message that Jesus loves us enough to pursue us. You have to suspend your disbelief in reading it because of the supernatural aspects, but the letters themselves were just about perfect. A few loose ends at the end of the book left me slightly dissatisfied, but overall, the story is lovely.
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VickiV
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing & unexpected
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2020
Wow. I wasn’t sure what to expect as this doesn’t fall into the genres I tend to read, but I am so glad I read it! The story quickly grabbed & held my attention. It has many twists and turns. And behind it all, an amazing message of love, forgiveness, and redemption.
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sewspecialmom
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020
Every book that Kevin releases I have said is his best by far. He did not disappoint. This book has more depth than anything else he has written. Well done. It was another of his books that I just couldn’t put down!
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Colonial Contributor
5.0 out of 5 stars A page-turner
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020
Fans of Frank Peretti will enjoy The Letters, a tender, suspenseful, thought-provoking page-turner.
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Heather G.
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021
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The Letters is an attention grabbing story about the powers of guilt and forgiveness and the great love God has for His children. I look forward to more from this author. Trigger warnings: abortion and mental illness.
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Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars The letters
Reviewed in Australia on April 28, 2020
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From the start of this book it drew me in and I simply could not put it down (just ask my husband). What a beautiful faith filled story. Please write more for us to read.
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Mom5boys!
4.0 out of 5 stars When life seems impossible, unexpected grace!
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2020
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The author has done an amazing job of creating Rachel's character and allowing us to share her emotional struggles. Although the ending is not totally unexpected I was engaged right to the last page.I recommend this book!
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