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presents:

Shattered Voices

A Christian Psychological Thriller


When the past refuses to stay buried, can faith be strong enough to heal the deepest wounds?


Twenty-six-year-old Eden Walker wakes up in a blood-stained motel room with no memory of how she got there—again. For eighteen years, she's been running from a childhood trauma so devastating it fractured her mind into pieces. Now, with assault charges pending and nowhere left to hide, Eden faces an impossible choice: continue running or finally confront the demons that have controlled her life.


Pastor Caleb Rhodes sees something worth saving in the broken woman sitting in a jail cell. Having walked his own path from darkness to redemption, he offers Eden a chance at healing through the Millhaven Christian Recovery Center. But as Eden begins to recover her shattered memories, she discovers that the cult leader who destroyed her family—and murdered her mother—is still alive.


And he's coming for her.


About the author

Micah Shepherd

Micah Shepherd is a bold new voice in Christian-themed thriller and speculative fiction. Known for weaving high-stakes drama with deep moral and spiritual questions, Shepherd’s novels take readers to the edge of technology, politics, and the human soul.

He is the author of The Artificial Candidate, a provocative look at the future of democracy in the age of AI; The Artificial Superstar, a gripping tale of identity, fame, and deception in the world of country music; Red Circuit – The Kill Switch, a chilling geopolitical thriller about AI warfare and global collapse; and Silent Conquest, an espionage-laced techno-thriller that explores silent wars fought with data and deceit.

Whether tackling cyber warfare, AI manipulation, or the fragile search for truth in a digital world, Shepherd crafts stories that not only entertain but challenge readers to consider the deeper currents shaping our culture, faith, and future.

Micah lives with his family in the Midwest and he is published with Benmirah Books, an independent publishing imprint dedicated to bold storytelling from a faith-based perspective.


What's inside

⭐ A story of redemption that will stay with you long after the final page ⭐ Authentic portrayal of trauma recovery with faith-based healing ⭐ Complex characters and psychological depth ⭐ Hope-centered narrative that acknowledges pain while celebrating possibility

Chapter 1 – Voices

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Eden Walker, tormented by dissociative identity disorder (DID), wakes in a daze at a bus stop with no memory of how she got there. Her inner alter “Red” protects her from perceived threats, while “Lily” surfaces with innocence. She receives help from a kind young pastor, Caleb, who senses her fragility. This marks the beginning of their unexpected connection. 

Chapter 2 – Caleb

14

Pastor Caleb struggles with burnout and feelings of inadequacy. His encounter with Eden triggers a deep concern, but also a sense of divine assignment. He wrestles with past trauma and self-doubt, unsure if he can be the one to help someone as broken as Eden.

Chapter 3 – The Red Room

22

Eden battles internal chaos as her alter “Red” takes control. A flashback reveals hints of ritual abuse she endured in a cult compound. Her mind fractures further as the trauma resurfaces, blurring the lines between memory and present.

Chapter 4 – Church of Strangers

32

Eden attends Caleb’s church. The environment overwhelms her, but Caleb’s sermon—centered on healing and the prodigal daughter—reaches through her defenses. She flees before the end, unsure whether to trust the hope stirring inside her.

Chapter 5 – The Letter

41

Eden writes a letter to her younger self—Lily—offering comfort. This act sparks a shift in her fractured psyche. Meanwhile, Caleb confides in a mentor about Eden and his desire to help her, though he fears he’s not strong enough.

Chapter 6 – Fractures

51

Eden begins counseling, revealing bits of her past. Her therapist guides her through grounding exercises, but Red resists. A violent confrontation with a stranger nearly pushes Eden to the edge—until Caleb unexpectedly shows up to protect her.

What readers said about this book

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