Kings Crossroads: A Parable of the Cross [Paperback]

Michael Phillips (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2002

Behind every door is a life, and behind every life is a destiny fashioned by choices and crossroads. Kings Crossroads Could be your town. It could be my town. Like any town, it is a microcosm of American life. But its politicians, preachers, contractors, teachers, and business owners, young and old, men and women alike, are about to discover that the terrorism of modern times can strike at the heart of small towns as well as large cities. When, as a result, individual crossroads beckon, and suddenly the shadow of an ancient cross falls across life's path, every man and every woman of Kings Crossroads will face choices, opportunities, and dangers that will write their own eternal destinies. This is their story. a story about danger, about opportunity, about what life means, and about what it ought to mean. Perhaps you will find yourself in its pages too. Michael Phillips, one of the premier authors publishing in the CBA marketplace, has authored more than fifty books, with total sales exceeding five million copies. He is also well-known as the editor of the popular George MacDonald classic series. Michael and his wife, Judy, have three grown sons and make their home in Eureka, California.

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About the Author

Michael Phillips is one of the premier fiction authors publishing in the Christian marketplace. He has authored more than fifty books, with total sales exceeding four million copies. He is also well known as the editor of the popular "George MacDonald Classics series."

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Image (December 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0768421527
• ISBN-13: 978-0768421521
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 4.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,090,470 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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In 1970, while students at Humboldt State University, Mike and Judy Phillips began what would become the One Way BookShop as a small, informal source of Christian books and materials for their fellow students. Over the next two decades God prospered those small beginnings, and now the bookstore is a thriving part of the Humboldt County Christian community.

Mike's first published book was about his wife's pregnancy and the birth of their twin sons. After several more nonfiction titles, Mike undertook a lifelong dream to renew the popularity of Scottish writer George MacDonald, whose teachings had been central to Mike and Judy's spiritual growth. Mike began editing some of MacDonald's lengthy novels, heavy with Scottish brogue, into shorter and more readable editions, with some of the work being done right at the bookstore counter between customers.

Through the years, God has continued to guide Mike in the production of books emphasizing strong spiritual values and unforgettable characters. In addition to being best sellers in Christian bookstores all across the country, Mike's books have been offered through several book clubs, have been translated into a number of foreign languages, and have been published in over 120 editions in all, with sales of over 3 million. Mike is today recognized as one of the Christian bookselling industry's most prolific and versatile authors.

Family is very important to Mike. He and his wife, Judy, have taught their three sons, Patrick, Robin, and Gregory, at home throughout their education. Home schooling enables the family to frequently accompany Mike in his work-related travels.

It has always been Mike's desire in his writing that all who read his books will find a closer and more real walk with God through the characters and stories. Both he and Judy enjoy responses from readers and find great encouragement from the letters they receive.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Positive message, good Christian writing, July 17, 2006

By 

Marc Washburne (Pflugerville, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kings Crossroads: A Parable of the Cross (Paperback)

Phillips writes a good yarn - action, intrique, emotion, good

character development - nearly everything a Christian novelist

can bring to the written format.

The ever-changing sub-plot development was a bit hard to

follow - to keep track of all the characters and their

misadventures was, at times, cumbersome.

Worth the money - and it would make a good gift for someone.

The book is not kind to the Islamic faith - painting it

with a stark realism.

But it does examine, very well, the results, the consequences, of the decisions we make - The Crossroads of Life.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kings Crossroads, October 22, 2010

By 

Janice M Scheitlin (OXFORD, AL, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kings Crossroads: A Parable of the Cross (Paperback)

Easy read with a great message. I've read this book before and will read it again. Copies of this book will also be given as gifts. If you like "Kings Crossroads" you'll also enjoy "Destiny Junction" also authored by Michael Phillips.

My order from Amazon is in great condition and arrived quickly.