Healer (Healer #1)

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Hovering just below the surface of Shilo Giannellis average existence lays an amazing spiritual power. Late one night, her world erupts with the revelation that, like her great-grandmother, she has The Gift. But the power to heal isnt something she can share with the soccer team, her genius little sister, or her boyfriend, Kenji. Definitely not Kenji. Deep beneath Misty Mornings tough faade is a lifetime of abandonment, foster homes and broken dreams. When her two-year-old son is abused by her boyfriend, her fragile world shattersuntil Shilo prays for Tyler, and he is healed, leaving Misty grateful but incredibly curious. Shilo cant give Misty the answers she needs; she only knows she has a God-given destiny, and despite facing strained relationships, impossible decisions, and the threat of being hounded day and night for her abilities, she will fulfill it. The journey Misty and Shilo take together unites them as friends but invites danger into their lives. And it will take a miracle for these unlikely friends to elude a gang bent on revenge, keep The Gift a secret, trust God in extraordinary circumstances, and hold on to the people they love

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Susan is an author, speaker, public relations professional and book reviewer. She grew up in a Chicago suburb and graduated from NIU with a degree in journalism, then became a newspaper reporter before moving to New Mexico. Living in Albuquerque, she landed a job with KOB-TV and worked as a television reporter for a couple of years before returning to Illinois. The author of three young adult novels and one children's wildlife book, Susan also has several short stories published in anthologies. She is president of the American Christian Fiction Writers Chicago Chapter, a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and a member of Willow Creek Community Church. She loves to travel, especially with her family, and enjoys photography, hiking, boating, snorkeling and diving, cooking, baking, and reading.