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Book cover of Patriots and Strangers, a Revolutionary War historical fiction novel set on the American frontier by Peggy Ann
Coming 2027
Strangers at the Top of the Stairs by Peggy Ann Shumway, a Civil War historical mystery featuring a Union soldier ascending a staircase.
Coming November 2026
The BookFest literary award emblem honoring When a Stranger Knocks by Peggy Ann Shumway for excellence in Christian historica
Literary Titan 5-Star Award emblem recognizing When a Stranger Knocks by Peggy Ann Shumway for literary excellence
"Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year Award finalist emblem for When a Stranger Knocks by Peggy Ann Shumway
Book cover of When a Stranger Knocks, a Great Depression historical mystery novel by Peggy Ann Shumway

A Noah Gabriel Series

The Noah Gabriel Series is a sweeping work of historical fiction that journeys across the forgotten edges of American history—from the blood-soaked Revolutionary frontier to the battlefields of the Civil War and the dust-choked farmlands of Depression-era California. At the heart of every story stands Noah Gabriel: a mysterious figure whose quiet presence changes lives in moments of desperation, grief, and impossible hope.

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Blending rich historical detail with spiritual mystery, romance, suspense, and deeply human struggles, the series explores what happens when ordinary people are forced to confront extraordinary circumstances. Enemies become friends. Love survives war and hardship. And beneath the chaos of history lies the persistent question of whether God’s hand is still guiding even the darkest moments of human life.

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Each novel stands on its own while weaving together a larger story of sacrifice, redemption, mercy, and the unseen connections between strangers across generations. Atmospheric, emotionally immersive, and layered with mystery, the Noah Gabriel Series invites readers into worlds where the boundary between earth and eternity is often thinner than it appears.

Book cover of Vestiges by Peggy Ann Shumway, a historical mystery and archaeological adventure novel exploring faith, freedom
Book cover of Covenants by Peggy Ann Shumway, the second novel in the Faith, Freedom, and Posterity series, exploring the bib
Coming 2028
Book cover of Beginnings by Peggy Ann Shumway, the third novel in the Faith, Freedom, and Posterity series, featuring the sea
Coming 2029

Faith, Freedom, and Posterity Series

The Faith, Freedom, and Posterity Series is an ambitious blend of adventure, mystery, romance, and spiritual discovery that follows Neida and Lance as they uncover secrets buried deep within ancient history—truths powerful enough to challenge modern scholarship, threaten dangerous interests, and test the very foundation of their faith.

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What begins in Vestiges as the discovery of mysterious Native American records hidden within a cave quickly becomes a journey far greater than either of them imagined. As Neida and Lance race to uncover the meaning behind the ancient artifacts, they find themselves caught between scientific skepticism, cultural conflict, and those willing to kill to keep the past buried.

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In Covenants, the stakes rise when theft, murder, and betrayal threaten not only their research but also their growing relationship. Surrounded by enemies determined to silence the truth, Neida and Lance must decide whether their faith in one another—and in the discoveries before them—is strong enough to survive.

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The journey culminates in Beginnings, where the search for an artifact tied to the Garden of Eden leads them into their most controversial and dangerous quest yet. As the world dismisses their theories and powerful forces move against them, Neida and Lance are forced to confront what legacy, faith, and posterity truly mean—not only for themselves, but for future generations.

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Rich with suspense, historical intrigue, spiritual themes, and emotional depth, the Faith, Freedom, and Posterity Series explores the enduring human search for truth and the sacrifices required to defend it.

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