Jonathan Ward finds himself thrust into a nightmarish scenario
Double Deceit: The Transformation of Jonathan Ward
When his brother, Arthur, is brutally murdered, and all evidence points to Jonathan as the prime suspect. Faced with the looming threat of the law and haunted by the bloody murder weapon in his possession, Jonathan, a skilled con-man, realizes he must embark on the most audacious and challenging con of his life to evade justice.
In “Double Deceit: The Transformation of Jonathan Ward” by Christopher Shennan, Jonathan Ward finds himself thrust into a nightmarish scenario when his brother, Arthur, is brutally murdered, and all evidence points to Jonathan as the prime suspect. Faced with the looming threat of the law and haunted by the bloody murder weapon in his possession, Jonathan, a skilled con-man, realizes he must embark on the most audacious and challenging con of his life to evade justice.
As he navigates the intricate web of deception, Jonathan not only needs to outwit the police and convince the public of his innocence but also win over the trust of Arthur’s friends. However, the most formidable challenge lies in deceiving Angela Milford, a captivating woman who holds the key to his exoneration. Jonathan’s elaborate plan is further complicated by the fact that he has rejected his brother’s faith and godly lifestyle, and the transformation required for his charade may demand more than he is willing to endure. As the suspense builds, the reader is taken on a rollercoaster ride through a world of double-crosses, unexpected alliances, and moral dilemmas, where the line between truth and deception becomes increasingly blurred. Will Jonathan succeed in pulling off the ultimate stunt of his life, or will the consequences of his double deceit prove to be more than he bargained for?
Born in South Africa in 1943, Christopher Shennan really began to live on August 29, 1967, when he was born again through the power of Jesus Christ. Since then, only one passion has consumed him: to communicate the love of Christ through any and every means at his disposal.
While attending Wesleyan Evangelical Seminary, he was launched into a children’s ministry, which led to his founding a ministry called Children for Christ, which in turn led to the formation of Children’s Radio Ministries.
He married Pamela Sanders in 1976, which was when he wrote his first book, The Toymaker’s Dream, published by Christian Literature Crusade in 1980, leading to its translation and publication into French, Hungarian, and Polish, as well as a stage musical production in the Check Republic.
Christopher and his family served as missionaries in Zimbabwe, where he established a church among the Shona tribe before moving to Canada in 1984. Personal evangelism has been his passion, and he has taught the subject numerous times to great effect. This led to the writing of a soon-to-be published manual, The Making of a Personal Evangelist. Since his so-called “retirement” in 2008, his involvement in Bible teaching, counseling, and even pastoring a church in Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, has kept him busy.
With thirteen published books behind him, his passion is to pass on all that God has taught him to the next generation. He expects five new novels and numerous non-fiction projects to take him the rest of his life.
Married for 48 years to his wife, Christopher is celebrating their wedding anniversary on April 20th. Additionally, Christopher has two upcoming books: “Masterpiece” and “The Simplicity of Prayer.”
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