In the Still of Night [Paperback]

Deborah Raney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1997

"I began and finished In the Still of Night in almost one sitting what a book! The unforgettable drama and emotions in this story are still with me."

A CBA MARKETPLACE reviewer

With the busy years of motherhood and nurturing fulfilled and her daughters settled in college, Anna Marquette is now free to pursue her long-held dream of a career in counseling. With a few days off from studying at semester break, Anna accompanies her husband, Paul, on a business trip and mini-vacation to Orlando.

And then the night that would forever change their lives -

Their love for God and for each other faces the ultimate test as they consider the unimaginable options before them. In the sweltering heat of August, in a nondescript Chicago parking lot, Paul and Anna suddenly know what they are to do. And for a season the painful choice they make will wrench them from each other's arms. Can even this give new meaning to their love?

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About the Author

Award-winning fiction author Deborah Raney has a gift for dealing with difficult issues in a sensitive and compassion manner. Her 1996 release, A Vow to Cherish, was a fictional account of one couple's struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Deborah's powerful portrayal of that painful ordeal won her a 1997 Angel Award.

As a popular writer, speaker, and stay-at-home mother of four, Deborah has her hands full. She is active in her community as a Sunday school teacher, a volunteer in her children's school, a member in her town's recreation-community education board, and yet manages to find time to write as well.

Deborah, her husband, author/illustrator Ken Raney, and their children all live in Kansas.

CHECK OUT DEBORAH RANEY'S OWN WEBSITE: size : 5.4 x 8.3

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Pub; large type edition edition (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556616678
• ISBN-13: 978-1556616679
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,151,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I went from full-time stay-at-home mom for 20 years to pretty much full-time author. My passion is my family-my husband and I have been married for 37 years and have four kids, and four darling grandkids! But since, if a mom does her job right, she eventually puts herself OUT of a job, I'm delighted to have the privilege of working as a novelist. I absolutely love the writing life.

I've had a couple of non-fiction books published and contributed to some anthologies, as well as writing magazine articles. But my first love is fiction. I am at work on my 22nd novel, and just finished the third book in a new series for Howard/Simon & Schuster. A typical writing day begins early-often before 6 a.m.-with the business side of things: answering e-mail and reader mail, updating my Web site, reading for research. We're new empty-nesters so our routine is much quieter than it was when we had four kids at home. When my writing time begins, I have a routine that sets the stage, starting with lighting scented candles, choosing mood music on Pandora, and brewing a pot of coffee. Lately I've been enjoying coffee our son sent me from Germany. I have a cozy office that looks out over our front yard where I can watch for the UPS man and the mailman. But since I write on a laptop, I often take my computer to the kitchen counter or a chair by the fireplace, or, if the weather is nice, out on the deck where my feline friend keeps me company. I try to wrap up the day's words (usually 1000-1500 a day) by dinnertime.

Believe it or not, my first choice of activities for the evening is READING-a great novel, of course! As much as I enjoy the actual process of writing, I am an extrovert by nature, and doubt I'd last long in this business were it not for the company of several wonderful online writers' groups, the joy of connecting with other authors at retreats and conventions, and meeting aspiring writers when I teach at conferences around the country.

Probably the most exciting event in my writing life so far was when my first novel was made into a film by World Wide Pictures. Certainly a dream come true! I believe writing is a calling from God on my life-one I've felt since I was a twelve-year-old girl-and I feel blessed beyond words to have answered that call.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, June 22, 2005

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MT (syracuse, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Still of Night (Paperback)

One of the best books I have ever read. The story is gripping. The couple's commitment to following God's laws, even at personal cost, was wonderful. This commitment enabled a healing to take place. I highly recommend this book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Here's what others are saying about IN THE STILL OF NIGHT, December 2, 2000

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"Raney offers a heartening look at a strong Christian marriage; her book succeeds admirably." --Library Journal, February 1, 1997

"The drama [of this story] sets off a chain reaction that makes for page-turning reading. A commitment to the Lord's will when confronting moral dilemmas underpins this plot... Recommend it." --CBA Marketplace, January 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars A touching and tender tale of trial, tribulation, and triumph, November 27, 2008

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This review is from: In the Still of Night (Paperback)

If you're looking for a light-hearted romp into a make believe world of carelessness, then don't pick this one up. This is only for those people with sensitive spirits and malleable hearts who seek wisdom and encouragement in a world where the sanctity of family is being threatened from every direction. This is not a real "page turner" but rather a "heart churner". Deborah does an excellent job of displaying the anguish of both of the spouses in this story where love is put to the test. I'm a better person for having read this book.
Donald James Parker
Author of Angels of Interstate 29