Inheritance wins Angel Awards honorable mention
Last week I was honored to be invited to appear as a panelist for the 2025 Faith and Fellowship Book Festival- and was even more honored . . . and shocked . . . to learn that Inheritance was awarded honorable mention for the 2025 Angel Awards in the Mystery/Thriller/Suspense category.
Thanks so much to FFBF for the privilege, and congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Angel Book Awards!
Here is the FFBF official announcement for the 2025 Angel Book Awards:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2025
The Faith & Fellowship Book Festival Announces the Winners of this year’s Angel Book Awards.
Nonfiction
Honorable Mention – A Trustworthy Anchor: God’s Hope & Encouragement in the Storms of Life by Shirley Quiring Mozena
Third place – 25 Symbols of Christmas: Finding Jesus—A Devotional by Annie Yorty
Second place – Reclaimed: A Course to Guide You Through Betrayal & Infidelity Trauma by Stephanie Broersma
First place – Stitching Your Story Piece by Peace: A 13 Week Devotional Pursuing the Peace of God by Naomi Fata
Children’s ages 2-8
Honorable Mention – Little Sprout Says Yes! by Jennifer E. Terrell, Illustrated by Lissette Blanco
Third place – Phooey Kerflooey vs. The Fancy, Fancy Teacup: Phooey Tales, Spring #1 by Kristin Joy Wilks
Second place – I Don’t Like Kindness (Picking the Fruit (of the Spirit)) Book #3 by Dawn Caldwell De Wulf, Illustrated by Jen Grafton
First place – When I Talk to God, I Talk about Feelings
by Chrissy Metz & Bradley Collins, Illustrated by Lisa Fields
Children’s ages 8-12
Honorable Mention – Just a Piece of Stone by Mary Ann Hake
Third Place – Disaster! Around the Bend by P. Lynn Halliday
Second Place – Road Trip Redemption, Book 3 in Road Trip Rescue, by Becca Wierwille
First Place – Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers by Michelle Medlock Adams & Wendy Hinote Lanier
Young Adult
Third Place – The Painted Fairytale by Lara d’Entremont, Illustrated by Ellie Tran
Second Place – Ride a Summer Wind by Ann Cavera
First Place – The Revelation of Emery Audubon by Ann Roecker
Historical Fiction
Honorable Mention – Heidi’s Faith, Rugged Cross Ranch, Book 4 by Jill Dewhurst
Third place – Whatever it Takes: A Split-Time Sisters in Arms Novel by Sarah Hanks
Second place – A Song of Deliverance, The Singing Silver Mine, Book 1 by Donna Wichelman
First place – What I Left For You, Echoes of the Past, Book 3 by Liz Tolsma
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Honorable Mention – Inheritance, The Seekers Series, Book 2 by J.A. Webb
Third place – Waterfall, The Waterfall Mysteries by Linda K. Rodante
Second place – Death Under the Ice, Trouble in Pleasant Valley, Book 4 by Deborah Sprinkle
First place – Lethal Standoff by DiAnn Mills
Contemporary
Honorable Mention – Every Life Filled with Purpose, A Weldon Novel, Book 3 by Shelia Stovall
Honorable Mention – Take My Hand by Ane Mulligan
Honorable Mention – Love’s True Home, True Calling, Book 2 by Lori DeJong
Third place – Escape to Whispering Creek by Barbara M. Britton
Second place – Love’s True Measure, True Calling, Book 3 by Lori DeJong
First place – New Creations by Sarah Hanks
Speculative
Third place – Bronze Circle by Becky A. Little
Second place – Starry Starry Night, Time Passengers Novel by D.K. Till
First place – The Root of the Matter, The American Puritans, Book 1 by Lynne Basham Tagawa
Novella
Third place – Heart of Honor, Hearts of the West, Book 3 by Patience O’Brien
Second place – Nazar’s Journey, Time Passengers Novel by Paul T. Mascia
First place – Jingle Bell Matchmakers, from A Match Made at Christmas by Lori DeJong
The purpose of the awards is to promote excellent books with a Christian worldview. The fees help support the Faith & Fellowship Book Festival, whose purpose is to connect readers with Christian authors. The judges are independent avid readers and not affiliated with the Faith & Fellowship Book Festival. FFBF is an activity within the Mordecai Brown Legacy Foundation, a registered 501c3 charity.