by Prince
First published 2020
Nathan Stiles has everything going for him in Spring Hill, Kansas. The high school senior maintains perfect grades while captaining the varsity football team and playing basketball. His classmates crown him Homecoming King. He sings in the school's vocal program, performs with his church choir, and rocks out with a Christian band formed by his friends. Nathan's faith runs deep, shaping every aspect of his promising life. Then October 2010 arrives. During a Friday night football game, Nathan suddenly collapses on the sideline. A helicopter rushes him from the field, but in the early hours of October 29th, Nathan dies. His death becomes national news, covered by media outlets across the country. This story explores what shaped Nathan into the remarkable young man he became and how his unwavering Christian faith defined his character. It follows his grieving family as they find strength to praise God despite their loss and launch a ministry that touches countless lives.
Genres: christian-fiction, family-life, contemporary, christian-living
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: faith-journey, found-family
Setting: Kansas, Spring Hill
Period: 2010
296 pages · Paperback · Donnie Prince
Content warnings: death