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Fiction

Stories of mystery, danger, moral courage, and the cost of holding fast to truth.

The Labyrinth TrilogySpeculative fiction
Three stories. One labyrinth. The whole journey.
What Lies Beneath book coverAvailable Now

The Labyrinth Trilogy · Book One

What Lies Beneath

In a world where history can be edited, belief is treated as a liability, and comfortable lies arrive disguised as care, six ordinary students begin asking the wrong questions. Their search leads to a mysterious seventh place—and into a constructed world of impossible landscapes, hidden rules, and a faceless presence determined to make them forget. To find the way out, they must decide what truth is worth when surrender feels safer than waking up.

By Stephen Boone
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Beneath the Silence book coverDecember 11, 2026

The Labyrinth Trilogy · Book Two

Beneath the Silence

The island was only the beginning. Changed by what they survived, the six awaken to a new trial—one built not from unfamiliar terrain, but from the memories, wounds, and choices they carry within. As each Remembrance Path draws them deeper into a past that refuses to stay buried, the missing seventh presence grows harder to ignore. Escape will require more than courage. It will demand that they face the truths silence was designed to erase.

By Stephen BooneComing to Amazon
The Eli Caudill FilesChristian thriller · Coming Soon
Release dates to be announced.
Credible Threat book coverComing Soon

The Eli Caudill Files

Credible Threat

A forthcoming Christian thriller from Stephen Boone. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced
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Nonfiction

Devotionals and thoughtful resources for a faith that moves beyond words and takes root in daily life.

Echoes of Truth book coverAvailable Now

90-Day Devotional

Echoes of Truth

It is possible to stay busy serving Jesus while slowly losing the joy of walking with Him. Echoes of Truth is a 90-day invitation out of spiritual noise and performance and into a faith shaped by genuine communion with Christ. Moving through three essential rhythms—Hearing, Practicing, and Living—each day grounds the reader in Scripture, honest reflection, and a practical response. This is not another religious task to complete, but a grace-filled path toward recognizing God's voice, forming life-giving habits, and becoming a steady echo of truth in everyday life.

By Stephen Boone
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Forged: Faith That Holds Under Pressure book coverOctober 16, 2026

Student Devotional

Forged: Faith That Holds Under Pressure

Borrowed faith can sound convincing—until hard questions, disappointment, pressure, or loss put it to the test. Written for middle and high school students, Forged is a 45-day journey toward a faith they can truly call their own. Across three movements—Hearing, Practicing, and Living—readers enter the world of each biblical passage, examine what Scripture actually says, and connect its truth to the pressures they face now. Daily reflection, response, and prayer help students move beyond knowing about Jesus toward a resilient life of actually knowing and following Him.

By Stephen BooneComing to Amazon
When Jesus Walked book coverFebruary 12, 2027

Historical Studies

When Jesus Walked

The Gospels did not unfold in a vacuum. Jesus entered a world shaped by Roman occupation, Herodian ambition, competing religious movements, deep social divisions, and generations of messianic hope. Historically attentive and theologically grounded, When Jesus Walked brings that world into focus so familiar passages can be read with renewed depth and clarity.

By Stephen BooneComing to Amazon
Known: Trusting the God Who Is Enough book coverComing Soon

Faith & Discipleship

Known: Trusting the God Who Is Enough

A forthcoming invitation to know God more deeply and trust Him when life is uncertain. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced
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Bible Studies

Resources for leaders and participants to read Scripture closely, discuss honestly, and grow together. Coming Soon.

Acts: To the Ends of the Earth

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Acts: To the Ends of the Earth - Leader Guide book coverComing Soon

Complete Leader Guide · 52-Week Study

Acts: To the Ends of the Earth - Leader Guide

An immersive study of Acts for group leaders. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced
Acts: To the Ends of the Earth - Participant Guide book coverComing Soon

Participant Guide · 52-Week Study

Acts: To the Ends of the Earth - Participant Guide

The companion participant edition for the Acts study. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced

Brought Near: A Study of Exodus

Seven leader volumes, followed by one combined participant guide. All editions are coming soon.

Leader Guides · Volumes 1–7
Volume 1: In the House of Bondage book coverComing Soon

Brought Near · Exodus Leader Guide · Part 1 of 7

Volume 1: In the House of Bondage

Leader Volume 1 of Brought Near: A Study of Exodus. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced
Volume 2: The Mighty Hand book coverComing Soon

Brought Near · Exodus Leader Guide · Part 2 of 7

Volume 2: The Mighty Hand

Leader Volume 2 of Brought Near: A Study of Exodus. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced
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Brought Near · Exodus Leader Guide · Part 3 of 7

Volume 3: Through the Sea and Into the Wilderness

Leader Volume 3 of Brought Near: A Study of Exodus. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced
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Brought Near · Exodus Leader Guide · Part 4 of 7

Volume 4: At the Mountain

Leader Volume 4 of Brought Near: A Study of Exodus. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced
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Brought Near · Exodus Leader Guide · Part 5 of 7

Volume 5: The Dwelling Place

Leader Volume 5 of Brought Near: A Study of Exodus. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced
Volume 6: Rebellion and Renewal book coverComing Soon

Brought Near · Exodus Leader Guide · Part 6 of 7

Volume 6: Rebellion and Renewal

Leader Volume 6 of Brought Near: A Study of Exodus. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced
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Brought Near · Exodus Leader Guide · Part 7 of 7

Volume 7: The Glory Fills the House

Leader Volume 7 of Brought Near: A Study of Exodus. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced
Participant Guide · The Complete Study
Brought Near: A Study of Exodus - Participant Guide book coverComing Soon

Combined Participant Guide · All Seven Parts

Brought Near: A Study of Exodus - Participant Guide

One companion participant guide for the complete seven-part Exodus study. More details coming soon.

By Stephen BooneRelease date to be announced

From the journal

Thoughts from
Echo & Ember

Reflections on faith, storytelling, history, culture, and the quiet truths that continue working on us long after we first encounter them.

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Brought Near · Day One · November 15, 2026

The Names Pharaoh Could Not Erase

Exodus 1 calls us to see the people power treats as disposable and to fear God more than those who demand harm, trusting His faithfulness in an unfinished story.

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The Echo & Ember Reader Collection

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Download a complimentary collection featuring the first three chapters of What Lies Beneath and seven devotional readings from Echoes of Truth. No email signup is required.

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The voices behind the books

Meet the Authors

Writers committed to meaningful stories, honest questions, and truth that continues echoing after the final page.

Stephen Boone
Author · Pastor · Teacher · West Virginia

Stephen Boone

Stephen Boone is a Christian, teacher, pastor, and writer from West Virginia whose work spans fiction and nonfiction. In his novels, he explores truth, faith, conscience, and courage through speculative worlds. In his nonfiction, he writes devotionals and historical studies that bring Scripture into conversation with history, culture, and everyday discipleship.

Across both, Stephen writes for readers who welcome honest questions, accessible biblical depth, and hope sturdy enough for real life. His current and forthcoming work includes the Labyrinth Trilogy, Echoes of Truth, Forged, and When Jesus Walked.

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Our purpose

Stories carry truth farther than arguments ever could.

Born in the hills of West Virginia, Echo & Ember Press tells meaningful stories shaped by faith without sacrificing mystery, tension, honesty, or craft.

These are books about people facing impossible choices—and discovering that hope can survive even there.

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