Jolina Petersheim - The Divide

and other novels by Jolina Petersheim

Petersheim has written a novel of hope forged in unlikely circumstances and a romance sparked in the cold of despair. Readers of faith who have questioned their place in the world, who wonder what they might become if societys bounds no longer held them, will be enthralled.

BOOKLIST

This unusual dystopian work mixes hope and faith with fear and cynicism... [in an] astute meditation on the intersection between belief systems and the politics of aggression.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

[With its] intriguing plot, riveting storytelling, character depth, [and] twists and turns, this... drama will leave readers eager for the sequel.

CBA RETAILERS + RESOURCES

A riveting and thoroughly entertaining read from beginning to end, The Alliance is unreservedly recommended and certain to be an enduringly popular addition to community library general fiction collections.

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

Finally, an apocalyptic novel ablaze with hope just the kind of story I champion. A must-read.

SARAH MCCOY, New York Times bestselling author of The Mapmakers Children and The Bakers Daughter

The Alliance is a gripping story that shows how cultural differences drop away in the face of life-altering circumstance and only the most deeply held truths survive. I raced to the end and wanted more. Cant wait for the conclusion of this series!

FRANCINE RIVERS, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind

Through her authentic, sympathetic characters, Jolina Petersheim conveys hope and redemption in impossible situations. Readers will not want to leave the world portrayed in The Alliance, even as it falls apart around them.

ERIKA ROBUCK, author of The House of Hawthorne

An absorbing and thought-provoking what if? drama that takes a compassionate look at what divides and ultimately unites us.

MARYANNE OHARA, author of Cascade

Beautifully written and unique, The Alliance examines the conflict between our humanity and our need to protect that which we hold dear. A book that begs to be savored on many levels.

LISA WINGATE , national bestselling author of The Sea Keepers Daughters

Ive just discovered rising star Jolina Petersheim, and Im hooked! The Alliance was a mesmerizing peek at what might happen if everything we thought we believed was suddenly tested. I cant wait for the next installment!

COLLEEN COBLE, author of Mermaid Moon and the Hope Beach series

Captivating. Intriguing. A story that takes us beyond what we believe. This well-written tale marks Jolina Petersheim as a poignant storyteller.

RACHEL HAUCK, USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Chapel

The Alliance is a cut above. Lovely prose and a fascinating concept make this unique novel a sure winner. Petersheim just gets better and better.

J. T. ELLISON, New York Times bestselling author of No One Knows

This powerful story of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of Christ over sin challenges readers to consider modern attitudes in light of eternal truths.

LIFE: BEAUTIFUL MAGAZINE

Petersheim is an amazing new author.... [The Midwife is] a tale that explores what happens when you have a second chance at making things right, even if it opens old wounds.

ROMANTIC TIMES

An emotional work that is sure to draw in parents and non-parents alike with an extraordinary story full of troubled characters.

LIFEISSTORY.COM

Petersheim makes an outstanding debut with this fresh and inspirational retelling of Nathaniel Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter. Well-drawn characters and good, old-fashioned storytelling combine in an excellent choice for Nancy Mehls readers.

LIBRARY JOURNAL , starred review

Petersheims emotional story leaves readers intrigued by the purity of Rachels strong will, resilience, and loyalty.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Like Hawthorne, Petersheim clearly dramatizes the weight of sin, but she deviates from the original by leaving room for repentance.

WORLD MAGAZINE , chosen as a Notable Book

From its opening lines, The Outcast wowed me in every way. Quickly paced, beautifully written, flawlessly executed I could not put this book down.

SHE READS

A powerful and poignant story that transcends genre stereotypes and is not easily forgotten. The caliber of Jolinas prose defies her debut author status, and Im eager to read more.

RELZ REVIEWZ

You are going to love this book. Be ready to enter an amazing new world, but make sure you have a box of Kleenex for this journey.

A NOVEL REVIEW

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The Divide

Copyright 2017 by Jolina Petersheim. All rights reserved.

Cover photograph of winter forest copyright Igor Borodin/Shutterstock. All rights reserved.

Cover photograph of boy copyright 2009 Mark Wilson/Getty Images. All rights reserved.

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Designed by Ron Kaufmann

Edited by Kathryn S. Olson

Published in association with Ambassador Literary Agency, Nashville, TN.

Some Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Some Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, King James Version.

The Divide is a work of fiction. Where real people, events, establishments, organizations, or locales appear, they are used fictitiously. All other elements of the novel are drawn from the authors imagination.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Petersheim, Jolina, author.

Title: The divide / Jolina Petersheim.

Description: Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., [2017]

Identifiers: LCCN 2016057081 | ISBN 9781496421449 (hardcover) | ISBN 9781496402226 (softcover)

Subjects: LCSH: Mennonites Fiction. | Interpersonal relations Fiction. | GSAFD: Christian fiction.

Classification: LCC PS3616.E84264 D59 2017 | DDC 813/.6 dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016057081

Build: 2017-05-24 08:38:53

To my parents, Merle and Beverly Miller, who always thought outside the box enough to encourage my writing dream