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Whispers of the Divine: A Retreat's Dark Secret Exposed

by Angela R Edwards

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  • Publisher: Pearly Gates Publishing LLC
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm

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Whispers of the Divine is a compelling exploration of institutional corruption and spiritual redemption set against the backdrop of a seemingly idyllic church community. When eight-year-old Michael Chen uncovers inconsistencies in architectural blueprints during a church retreat, he unintentionally reveals a 15-year conspiracy involving murder, cover-ups, and financial misconduct orchestrated by church leaders.

Pastor James Miller - a former detective turned minister - finds himself navigating the intersection of faith and justice when Michael is kidnapped by retreat caretaker, Martin Grayson. As Detective Sarah Collins investigates, layers of deception unravel, revealing that church Elder Thomas Webb and other leaders concealed a murder at the youth center property to protect a valuable donation from the wealthy Peterson family.

The narrative weaves together multiple perspectives: Rebecca Chen, Michael's mother, whose faith is tested through her son's abduction; Eleanor Simmons, the overlooked elderly church secretary who spent 15 years meticulously documenting the corruption; and Youth Pastor Ethan Parker, who removes Michael from Martin's protection when he realizes the extent of Thomas' willingness to "silence" witnesses.

As the conspiracy unravels, Thomas chooses to end his life rather than face accountability, while others face justice. The church community undergoes a painful but necessary transformation, implementing transparency measures and redistributing authority. Through this crucible of crisis, authentic faith emerges-not by denying institutional failure but by confronting it directly. The story culminates in "Restoration Sunday," where a humbled congregation acknowledges its wounded past while embracing renewal.

Whispers of the Divine ultimately affirms that genuine spiritual growth often requires moving through darkness rather than around it. It also emphasizes that truth, no matter how painful, remains the only foundation upon which authentic faith communities can be built.

  • Title

    Whispers of the Divine: A Retreat's Dark Secret Exposed

  • Publisher

    Pearly Gates Publishing LLC

  • Published

    November 2025

  • Weight

    318g

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9781948853880

  • ISBN-10

    1948853884

  • Eden Code

    7374240

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