In Dynamo, Eleanor Gustafson weaves four threads—the man, his horse, his faith, and his God—into a tapestry of redemption. You won’t need to be a lover of fine horses to care about the journey of one man and how his horse Dynamo took him on the ride of his life. You’ll find wisdom in this journey.
—Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times best-selling author, All Together in One Place
Ellie Gustafson’s newest offering, Dynamo, is aptly named—a dynamic story, well-written and engaging, expertly carrying the reader from page to page. Highly recommended!
—Kathi Macias, Award-winning author of more than thirty books, including the Extreme Devotion series
Once again, Eleanor Gustafson has woven a story that will linger in her readers’ minds long after the cover is closed. It is a riveting tale, set in a world of high-stakes horse shows and stable intrigue, and an unflinching look at some of the best and worst in human relationships. Through experiences that range from the mundane to the mystical, we see and feel Jeth’s struggle. Surrounded by people who are, in the extraordinary way of ordinary people, heroes and failures, victims and villains, he begins to discern the path he is to follow. As is so often the case in real life, that path leads neither where he planned nor where he feared.
—Sally Wilkins, Teacher and author, Sports and Games of Medieval Cultures
Packed with the fascinating world of show horses, Dynamo is a rich tale of redemption, renewal, and hope. Readers will appreciate the fast-moving plot, and root for the lifelike characters. May God "hug your soul" as you read this story.
—Alice J. Wisler, Author, Rain Song, How Sweet It Is, and Hatteras Girl
In typical Ellie Gustafson style, Dynamo is a complex interweaving of characters and relationships that wrestles with some of the central issues of life. The problem of good versus evil plays out in the world of show horses in a way that fascinated me, despite my being totally unfamiliar with that milieu. That the book held my interest speaks well of Ellie’s skill as a storyteller. Please wonder with me: Will this tale get the sequel it deserves?
—John A. Nunnikhoven, Author, Voices Together: A Guide to Praying the Psalms
You’ll like this book—especially if you enjoy memorable people, frustrating problems, and unexpected outcomes. Eleanor Gustafson writes a stimulating story about the fascinating world of show horses as it intersects with the life-changing world of discipleship. Her characters persuade us that even imperfect Christians can demonstrate wisdom and courage in our secular world.
—Dr. David A. Dean, Author, Good Grief, and Professor Emeritus, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Hamilton, Massachusetts
Ellie writes you into the heart of her story, and you can’t get out until it’s over!
—Lois Shaw, Coauthor, Today’s All-Star Missions Churches and Missions in the Twenty-First Century
As Dick Francis brought detective fiction to the world of horse racing, Ellie Gustafson brings theology and the redemptive grace of God to the world of show horses. We find suspense and mystery, as well, as the hand of God shapes the lives of Jeth and Janni. Interludes between action sequences provide quiet moments for the reader to ponder the deeper mysteries of the Word of God.
—Dr. George Varghese, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research; winner of the 2014, Koji Kobayashi Award for Computers and Communications
