I couldn’t have interviewed two more different authors this past month if I’d planned it. Jeff Raymond’s debut novel, The Medici Quest, makes me think of a Christian version of The DaVinci Code. Packed full of intrigue, mystery, and some elaborate, ancient historical references (true or fictional) will keep his readers on the edge of their seats. This is the first time I’ve interviewed Jeff, but it won’t be the last. He will come back with his second book in September. He works at San Diego’s Westmont College, which makes finding time to write a challenge.
Then there is Sara Beth Williams. She’s a returning interviewee with her second book in the multi-author series Trinity Lakes Romance. This short novel is titled Yesterday, Now and Always. Obviously, it’s a romance, and as far removed from The Medici Quest as one can get. Sara Beth is a newspaper journalist who writes between working on articles and raising her kids.
I hope you’ll check out their podcasts. You can find them on my website, Spotify, Apple, or any other major podcast platform.
The Medici Quest is Jeff Raymond’s debut novel—and what an undertaking it must’ve been. This Christian thriller is available in print, ebook, and Kindle Unlimited. Visit his website to connect with him on social media, read his bio, and experience sample chapters of his book.
Medici Quest Back Cover Copy:
Unlock the secrets of the past and embark on a modern-day treasure hunt.
In the heart of Florence, Italy, Ethan Montgomery and Chloe Conrad cross paths for the first time. Little do they know, their encounter will set them on a journey spanning centuries and continents. The Medici family, one of history’s most powerful and mysterious dynasties, left behind a trail of cryptic clues that could lead to a monumental discovery.
The Medici Quest takes readers on a pulse-pounding adventure as Ethan and Chloe race against time and enemies to uncover the truth behind the ancient manuscript. From the historic streets of Florence to the grandeur of Rome and the tranquil shores of Rhodes, they must navigate puzzles, danger, and treachery. But as their bond grows stronger, so does the threat from those who will stop at nothing to claim the treasure for themselves.
Impeccably researched and enriched with historical figures and events, The Medici Quest delves into themes of faith, grace, and redemption. It will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Don’t miss your chance to join Ethan and Chloe on their exhilarating quest!
Sara Beth Williams is a published author of Contemporary Christian romance, an ACFW and CIPA member and freelance writer. She has a background in freelance publicity, blog managing, newspaper journalism and ten years in the field of education. Two of her novels have been nominated for a Selah Award. A Worthy Heart (2020) and Anchor My Heart (2022). She lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters. When she’s not held hostage by the keyboard, she enjoys playing guitar, reading, gardening, and spending time with her family. Connect with her at www.sarabethwilliams.com where you can also sign up for her newsletter and find her on social media links.
Her previous novel, No Matter How Far, is part of the multi-author Trinity Lakes Romance Series which released in August of 2023. It’s available on Amazon and is also on Kindle Unlimited for those of you (like me) who enjoy this membership.
Her latest novel, Yesterday, Now, and Always, is also part of the multi-author Trinity Lakes Romance Series. It releases on June 25th and is available on Amazon in ebook, paperback and Kindle Unlimited.
About the book: Yesterday, Now and Always: A Trinity Lakes Romance
A small town, second chance high school sweethearts’ reunion, contemporary Christian Romance, part of the Trinity Lakes Romance series.
He never expected to fall in love with her all over again.
After high school, Jake Monroe had the future all mapped out for him and high school sweetheart Audrey Wright. When Audrey is gifted a trip to New Zealand after her graduation and then spontaneously extends the trip from three months to twelve months, Jake is shattered.
From the age of six, Audrey Wright grew up in Trinity Lakes Washington as a dual NZ-US citizen. Adopted as a toddler, she’d never known her biological parents. During a whirlwind trip to New Zealand at eighteen to visit relatives, Audrey encounters a half-brother she never knew existed and makes the split decision to remain in New Zealand to rediscover the family she never dared to dream she’d find. But the cost of her spontaneous decision may be much higher than she realizes.
Eight years later, Jake returns to Trinity Lakes to fulfill his childhood dream of owning his own restaurant. Encountering Audrey again throws a wrench into his carefully laid out plans and dredges up old attraction that should’ve died when she’d chosen New Zealand over him. Regardless, he’s drawn to her as he was years prior. But mending the past and overcoming the anger and bitterness will take a miracle.
