Fall of Grace

Product Description

The beautiful Monarch Farms with its lush grounds and waterfalls holds secrets that hint of child abuse and murder. Matthew Johnson has grieved over the disappearance of his teenage daughter, Grace, for fourteen years. When a witness comes forward to testify she has been murdered and has left behind a little girl, Inga, living in foster care, a social worker, Perry Kellogg, becomes involved in investigating the grandfather’s suitability to take custody of the girl. Just as Monarch Butterflies find the home of their grandparents through inherent genetic guidance, Inga is taken on the path to the magnificent estate where her mother was raised. When Inga discovers her mother’s hidden diary, horrific answers are revealed as to why Grace disappeared years before. Rachel Riley and Sharon Garlock Spiegel, Granddaughter and Grandmother, collaborated on this faith-based novel of suspense and intrigue.

About the Author

Rachel Riley has always loved writing. Her talents go beyond writing, however. At a very early age she sang in Branson on the stage of the Will Rogers Theater with her mother and sister. Her awards include State and National recognition at Fine Arts competitions. Born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri, Rachel is blessed with a bubbling personality—a real “people person” who loves life and loves her Lord, Jesus Christ. From high school she, with scholarships attended Northwest State University in Maryville, Mo. for three years, majoring in Sociology and Criminal Justice. She then switched gears and is currently enrolled at Faith School of Theology in Charleston, Maine where she is majoring in Biblical Studies. She enjoys being with her family that includes twelve siblings, (counting herself), in her blended families. Born in East Providence, Rhode Island, Rachel’s grndmother Sharon Garlock Spiegel grew up on the East Coast. The daughter of a pastor. One of seven children, as the only girl for many years, she was dubbed, “Queen of the house”. An inquisitive mind and creative imagination, (inherited from her grandmother, Jessie May Garlock), gave birth—at a very young age—to made-up plays and dramas acted out with her siblings. When her family moved to Springfield, Mo., Sharon enrolled in college—eventually receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She met her husband, Roger while in Springfield, where they both worked at the Assemblies of God International Headquarters. Married 48 years, they have three children, fourteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. After marriage she continued her education and earned a Masters Degree in Christian Counseling. An ordained Assembly of God minister, she is the administrator of a private Christian school and pastor of South Park Assembly of God. In addition she often speaks to groups about her books and her favorite theme: “The Promises of God for Families”. Her spare time, (which is rare), includes: writing, reading, spending time with her fourteen grandchildren, traveling with her husband when the opportunity presents itself, (including mission trips).