North Carolina Inspirational Authors

Church Folk  by Michele Andrea Bowen
Despite the follies, foibles, and idiosyncrasies of their parishioners, Theophilus Henry Simmons, a young pastor, and his wife, Essie Lee Lane, are determined to hold their congregation together and teach them the true meaning of faith and love. Try also Second Sunday and Holy Ghost Corner.

The Lazarus Trap by T. Davis Bunn
In this Christian suspense story, Van Haines has lost his memory, and only his nightmares and few belongings can help him try to figure out who he really is. Even when Van discovers that he has been mistaken for dead, he can't stop those who are pursuing him to make sure he stays dead.
Also try Imposter and Elixir.

Sarah by Orson Scott Card
Fictionally explores the life of Sarah, daughter of a king, wife of a prophet, faithful follower of the God of Abraham, recipient of a miracle, and mother of nations. Also try Rebekah and Rachel and Leah.

At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon
The 1st in the Mitford Years series, A portrait of the mysteries and miracles of everyday life introduces the small North Carolina town of Mitford and its colorful inhabitants, including Tim, a bachelor rector, who is falling in love with his neighbor. Also try A Light in the Window, These High, Green Hills, Out of Canaan, A New Song, and A Common Life.

Wings of Riches by Al and JoAnna Lacy
First in The Dreams of Gold series: when gold is discovered in California, Craig Turley, the son of a wealthy Manhattan businessman, heads west to seek his fortune, leaving behind his younger sister and her governess, who are both concerned for his salvation. Also try sequels The Forbidden Hills and The Golden Stairs as well as the Frontier Doctor trilogy, the Orphan Trains trilogy, the Mail Order Bride series, and the Angel of Mercy series.

The Piano Teacher by Lynn York
The resident organist and piano teacher in the small Southern town of Swan's Knob, Miss Wilma is delighted by the return of her prodigal daughter Sarah with her young granddaughter Starling, until Sarah's absentee husband Harper shows up, a murder shakes the peaceful community, and enigmatic stranger – and prime suspect – Jonah Branch arrives.