Celebrity Pastor

A Novel of Suspense

By: Creston Mapes

Narrated by: Drew Bott

His Heart Was Right . . . Until It Wasn’t

Pastor Neil Gentry embarked on his ministry with genuine intentions, unwavering passion, and undeniable charisma. He had a gift for drawing people in and teaching profound truths that resonated deeply with the masses. As his influence grew, so did his fame.

Vine & Branches Church became one of the fastest-growing in the world, with campuses in Atlanta, LA, Austin, NYC, and a TV ministry spanning the globe. Soon, Pastor Gentry and his wife Becky resembled royalty, enjoying fame and power—and basking in the adoration of their devoted followers.

Beneath the glitz and glamor, however, whispers of misconduct began to surface.

Accusations ranging from coverup and manipulation to corruption and sexual harassment cast a shadow over the once-glowing reputation of Vine & Branches. Was Pastor Gentry leading his flock above reproach, or was he using them to fuel his own ambitions? Could the rumors of emotional manipulation and abuse of power within the church’s inner circle possibly be true?

As the allure of popularity and power consume the Gentrys, they find themselves plummeting into the abyss of moral compromise. With the weight of their actions threatening to shatter everything they’ve built, one dire question remains: can anything or anyone break the spell before the unthinkable happens? Find out in the latest tension-filled thriller from acclaimed suspense novelist Creston Mapes.

With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.Fans of Terri Blackstock, Charles Martin, DiAnn Mills, Robert Whitlow, Frank Peretti, Karen Kingsbury, and Francine Rivers will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.

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A good book with sloppy pronunciation

The content of the book is brilliant, but the narrator mispronounced places in metro Atlanta. It was extremely distracting for a Georgia native.

Great!

It is very realistic and timely! It is a reminder to keep our eyes on Jesus and not people.

Excellent!!

Unfortunately, “celebrity” pastor is all to prevalent among the mega “ministries” currently experiencing some form of this behavior now. This book portrayed this ungodly behavior and the ruined lives it leaves in the wake beautifully. Well done!

The portrayal of the characters and action

The portrayal of the characters and action made the novel fast paced and an exciting story

Suspenseful Story that Tackles Important Religious Issues

This book was suspenseful from beginning to end. At certain points, I found myself talking out loud to the narrator because I was so caught up in the story.

I appreciate the way that Creston Mapes tackled such a serious topic in this book. In particular, this book tells the story of a popular pastor who trades his divine calling for money, power, and anything else his heart desires. It also addresses the cover up culture of church leaders who are more interested in preserving their power and reputation than honestly assessing accusations of pastoral misconduct.