A beautiful yet tough woman working in a beautiful yet tough setting, Brannon Callahan is a search and rescue helicopter pilot for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Strong faith and a decorated history of service have kept her one step ahead of on-the-job dangers, but there's no precedent for what's about to happen. After a blizzard takes down a small plane carrying U.S. Marshal Roark Holland (already haunted by a recent tragedy), Brannon must save him in more ways than one and safeguard the donor heart he's transporting to a government witness on the edge of death. Otherwise the largest child trafficking ring in history-with shocking links from Thailand to Tennessee-will slip further away into darkness along the Appalachian Trail.

In Deliver Us From Evil, Robin Caroll raises awareness of child trafficking and emphasizes the importance of Christian attributes and practices. As the novel begins, what starts off as a simple delivery job suddenly turns into the discovery of an enormous child trafficking ring. When a crucial witness to cracking the trafficking case is hospitalized for heart problems, US Marshal Roark Holland is assigned to deliver the replacement heart via helicopter to the hospital to save the witness’s life. However, the helicopter goes down and Brannon Callahan, a National Park Ranger, must save Roark and the heart in a race against time, knowing that innocent lives are at stake.

While Deliver Us From Evil is an excellent combination of mystery, suspense, action, and romance, it is not without a strong Christian core. Several issues, such as the power and importance of prayer and Scripture memorization, are highlighted and displayed through the characters. “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” (James 5:16).

Overall, the book is written very well. It’s action-packed and romantic without being graphic, sub-plots engage interest and show different aspects of the story, and Caroll does a great job of making the reader feel the plot’s tension through the book’s many emotions. The characters are dynamic, deep, and believable, while exemplifying what it is (and isn’t) to be a true follower of Christ.

Because of the variety of sub-plots and the learning experience, Deliver Us From Evil will appeal to a wide audience. Those who like adventure, romance, mystery, and inspirational genres would greatly enjoy this book. It could very well be life-changing. – Matt Maine, www.ChristianBookPreviews.com

To say Deliver Us From Evil was a riveting read is an understatement. Caroll's new book is the perfect blend of romance and suspense! Highly recommended! - Colleen Coble, author of The Lightkeeper's Daughter

The kind of novel 'Ripped from the headlines' was meant to describe. Compelling. – James Scott Bell, bestselling author of Try Fear and Decieved

Robin Miller hits it out of the park with this thrilling new novel. Exposure picks you up on page one and takes you on a ride you'll love page after page. And when all is said and done, you'll want to read it again just for the pure pleasure of wonderful storytelling. Can't wait for the next novel from this author. A must read!! - Wanda Dyson - best-selling author - Shepherd's Fall

“With great plot twists, strong characters, and just the right amount of romance, Deliver Us from Evil is a high-octane, must read! Robin Caroll nailed the gritty, tough world of law enforcement and brought to light the tragedy of human trafficking in this powerful novel.”—Mark Mynheir, homicide detective and author of The Night Watchman.

"In Deliver Us From Evil, Robin Miller has done what most novelists fail to do. She has discovered the holy grail of fiction; she has found the truth." - Brandt Dodson, Author of Daniel's Den by Harvest House Publishers

Dear Reader:

Some time ago, my husband and I watched a television special on child trafficking. As a mother of three daughters, I couldn’t stop the ache in my heart long after the show was over. I couldn’t get the image of these poor girls’ faces out of my mind. The horrors these children endure in their poverty-stricken country is horrible enough, but to be brought to America and further exploited and abused is appalling. When my outrage settled deep inside me, I knew I had to write a story about this most serious issue.

Researching this storyline drained my emotions as well as educated me. I couldn’t believe how often this atrocity occurs—and I had no clue! While I took certain fictional liberties and invented the congressional coalition, FACE is a very real and very proactive organization in addressing these children’s plight. You can visit their website at: http://www.un.or.th/TraffickingProject kingProject/FACE/face_home.html. I commend their efforts and presence in Thailand.

I must commend the often “unsung heroes” of the National Park Service Rangers. Until I began on this book, I didn’t realize the enormous job they hold and the intense training they’ve undergone to be a ranger. My hat goes off to these amazing men and women who save lives, educate, and serve the public.<>p> I hope that you enjoy the journey into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park as much as I did when writing this story. These characters came alive for me, and I hope this story touches and blesses you.

Many blessings, Robin Caroll

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Author: Robin Caroll
Located in: South, USA
Submitted: July 28, 2010

    Tell us a little about yourself.  I love boxing. I love Hallmark movies. I love fishing. I love scrapbooking. Nope, I've never fit into the boxes people have wanted to put me in. I grew up in Louisiana in the 70s as the baby in my family—adored, but never spoiled. (My two older brothers and two older sisters made sure of that.) The writing bug bit early. At 7 years old, I started writing skits and performing them for my family. I've never stopped. I got married in 1989, have three daughters—nineteen, ten, and eight—and recently became a grandmother to a grandson. I'm passionate about writing, but also about giving back to the industry that has given me my dreams. I'm the past president of ACFW (2007 and 2008) and am currently the director of the annual ACFW writer's conference. I'd describe myself as Spiritual, not religious, with a diverse Christian background. Bottom line? I love Jesus and will follow Him wherever He leads me.

    What was your motivation behind this project?  The idea for DELIVER US FROM EVIL came from watching a horrifying documentary about child trafficking. I’d been totally unaware that such modern day slavery was occurring right here in the United States! I began doing research and realized I had to write a book about this travesty of our times. Hence, the issue in the book was born.

    What do you hope folks will gain from this project?  I hope this book helps raise awareness of human trafficking.

    How were you personally impacted by working on this project?  Writing certain scenes about these children that are trafficked in for prostitution literally had me crying in a heap. But I knew it needed to be told.

    Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists?  Some of my favorite authors are: Colleen Coble, Tosca Lee, James Scott Bell and Terri Blackstock.

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