Footsteps

DiAnn Mills' Footsteps gives the reader a close look at the downward spiral of a woman caught in tragedy. Debra Patterson's two children are abducted by their father, Michael, and all three disappear into thin air. And so begins the heartbroken mother's descent into despair, loneliness, and self-pity. Slipping into alcoholism, Debra struggles to deal with her shattering losses, while at the same time trying to shut out the quiet voice of God. After alcohol fails to fill the void in her life, Debra turns to service, giving her time and energy to helping other children in need. However, at last forced to come face-to-face with her own needs, she turns to God and responds to His persistent call. Although her new relationship with God gives her a fresh lease on life, Debra's problems are not over -- her children are still missing, along with her husband, Michael, who she struggles to forgive. Footsteps takes the reader into the heart of the struggle, through the desperate first hours of searching, to the long, protracted efforts of first the FBI and, finally, a private investigator. Debra Patterson must rely on God and rebuild her trust in man if she is ever to see her lost children again. Footsteps by DiAnn Mills will make you hold your children just a little tighter at bedtime. Highly recommended! Craig Hart (...)

Debra Patterson experiences every parent's worst nightmare - the disappearance of her children. When she discovers her husband plotted for months before snatching them, her world collapses. Debra's journey to locate her missing children leads her on a path of self-discovery and faith. Parents, you may want to cuddle your own children a little closer after reading this book. I could not put it down and highly recommend it!

Debra Patterson experiences a parent's worst nightmare: she steps away from her children for a few moments, and they disappear. When her husband turns up missing as well, she realizes that her perfect life had more hidden flaws than she ever could have imagined. To keep her sanity, she turns to an old friend in a bottle, but finds no peace. But when her next door neighbor sticks with her through this horrifying tragedy and tries to introduce Debra to a Friend who will never leave her, the grieving mother has difficulty believing in anything or anyone. Only when she comes to the end of every personal resource does Debra discover where peace and resolution are found. In Footsteps, Mills has created an engaging story that speaks to the heart of every parent or anyone who has suffered loss. From the first terrifying moments to the energetic and dramatic conclusion, readers will be swept up into the adventure. I could not put this book down. Highly recommended!

Before sitting down to read this book be sure all the lights are on in the house, the windows are locked and you have plenty of coffee handy because you won't want to sleep until you've finished the book. It's that good. When Debra Patterson discovers her children along with her controlling, perfectionistic husband have disappeared she feels she has no where to turn. Her only solace is the love and support of her best friend, a friend who helps her see that only God is the answer and not other means of dulling the pain. Buy this book, you won't be disappointed!

DiAnn Mills blows the reader away with her true-to-life, vivid character and the crisis presented in the plot! Suspenseful twists and turns make it an emotional ride from start to finish! I couldn't put the book down--cried tears of loss, sorrow, and joy! Don't miss this book! For more of my reviews, visit my website at www.robinmillerbooks.com