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THE ELEPHANT TRAP * AN INTERVIEW BOL: This book is a real departure from what you normally write, isn't it? FREEMAN: Yes. Definitely. Up to this point, all of my books have been written exclusively for the Christian market. Oh, they've all been very evangelistic and have been used by many as witnessing tools. But, non-Christians, as a rule, haven't come looking for them. The books have been delivered to them by concerned friends and family members. BOL: That sounds like a good approach. FREEMAN: It is. The previous books, both fiction and non-fiction, always present the Gospel in a way that is "user friendly." That is to say, they're entertaining and informative, so non-Christians don't find them threatening. BOL: So, why change now? FREEMAN: I wanted to experiment with a book designed to go directly into the hands of non-Christians. Not that I want to cut out the "middle man." I still want Christians to pass it along, but I think this book will have a wide appeal that will allow it to get to the folks we're trying to impact more directly. BOL: Why a mystery? FREEMAN: Because the mystery genre is really popular at the moment. Actually, it's always been. I think good mysteries are always "in style." BOL: So, THE ELEPHANT TRAP won't present the Gospel? FREEMAN: No, I wouldn't say that. Within the framework of the story the reader is led to confront certain spiritual issues. I sorta lay a groundwork that can be built upon in future books. It's not "in your face", so to speak. But it's designed to make the reader think about life, priorities, and relationships with other people and God. BOL: What's it about? FREEMAN: It's set in Los Angeles during the dark days of World War II. The heroine is a spunky gal named Rachelle Gillette. She lives alone in L.A. and works at the newspaper as a researcher. She's got a lot on her plate. Her husband is fighting in Europe someplace, and she has a lot of issues about her past. Then, she gets a mysterious call in the middle of the night and everything changes in an instant. BOL: I guess that's where the mystery part comes in. FREEMAN: Yeah. For sure. She gets plunged unwillingly into a web of suspicion and danger. Before long, she realizes that she's going to have to solve the mystery for herself or become the next victim. BOL: So, it's actually a mystery thriller. FREEMAN: I'd call it that. There's a puzzle to unravel, for sure. But, it's also a little bit of a nail-biter. People may not want to read it alone late at night. BOL: I get the feeling that this is the first of a series. FREEMAN: Well, I wouldn't be surprised if Rachelle doesn't show up again on down the trail. Like I said, I'm laying some foundations in this book, and I hope to build on them as she goes along life's way. BOL: You're not going to tell me what the title means, are you? FREEMAN: I'll give you the stock answer that every writer gives somewhere along the line. Read the book. A Waiting List for this book has been established. If you would like to be added to the list and notified when it is available, please e-mail |
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