Fiction

A stirring work of young historical fiction revolving around the life of an eleven-year-old boy with a mysterious dream that inspires him to investigate his heritage and spiritual destiny.

A Bahá’í-inspired mystery novel—the first of its kind! Detective Mihdí Montgomery is an outgoing, happily married father of two children who relies on spiritual principles for guidance in both his work and personal life. But when a rabbi is murdered in a Jewish synagogue in an apparent hate crime, Detective Montgomery’s reliance on the Bahá’í principle of consultation will be put to the test. Will he be able to remain fair-minded and just and solve the crime when there are so many potential suspects?

Edith Rose and Friends is a collection of fictional stories populated with bits and pieces of real heroes. These tales are often humorous, and use laughter to bring the reader to reflections on various excerpts from the writings, and on situations that arise among family and friends. Pictures mark the beginning of each chapter. A very enjoyable read!

A coming-of-age story that finds thirteen-year-old Hasan dealing with a tragic event and exploring his own identity and place in the world.

Coming from a broken family and a boring life, Annie, a young teen, decides to leave her home but hasn’t figured out how. Until one day, at a fair, when she sees a hot air balloon.

Although it is a story of love, sacrifice, detachment and service for the younger generation, it is a beautiful and inspirational book for all those who plan to go on pilgrimage.

Journey of Sorrow, Journey of Hope is a gripping tale of courage, love, and revolutionary changes of far-reaching consequences. A novel rich in historical detail, it brings to life the religious and societal upheavals that rocked Iran as well as Europe through the 19th and early 20th centuries. This is an unlikely but marvelous way to learn more about the early years of the Bahá’í Faith, and get a glimpse of the episodes of the Dawn-Breakers and gain knowledge of Baha’u'llah’s Tablets to the Kings and Rulers of the world. Journey of Sorrow, Journey of Hope would make for a great selection for anyone’s Book Club!

A historical novel of sweeping proportions, written by Tom Lysaght, casting a light on the drama and turmoil of the Persian court in Iran near the end of the 19^th Century.

“... an expertly written look into the parallel histories of the founders of the Baha’i Faith, the Bab and Baha’u’llah. It evokes the spiritual passion and political complexity of mid-nineteenth century Persia in beautiful prose.... I can’t recommend it more highly.” — Rainn Wilson, actor

Kapriel, a scribe living in the city of Shíráz, is a Christian Armenian, and his best friend, Rahma, is a Muslim farmer who lives next door. When Rahma hears of the Báb’s message of love, unity, and equality he asks Kapriel to promise that he will accompany him on a pilgrimage to see the Báb. The ensuing journey tests both men to their limits and transforms them both physically and spiritually.