By JW Kitson
People from the Lake
A ghost story that will make you think twice before closing your eyes at night!
Get the 2nd edition of People from the Lake with a surprise ending and expanded storylines. If you’ve read my first novel, Song of the Tree Frogs, you were pulled into the dark world of two brothers struggling to overcome their father’s hatred and abuse. You also witnessed the restoration of HOPE when God’s unconditional love was shared with these desperate boys. If you saw the documentary, Gateway to Hope: Overcoming Heroin, you saw addiction’s destructive forces, but you also witnessed the restoration of HOPE for those who’d recovered. People from the Lake, however, is a little different. It is a twisted tale that will leave you wondering what might be lurking in the darkness, or what may be watching over you as you sleep…
By JW Kitson
Song of the Tree Frogs
WHAT IF YOUR DECISION COSTS SOMEONE HIS LIFE?
Phillip cannot forgive himself for the years he allowed his father to abuse his younger brother. Almost every childhood memory breaks his heart, especially knowing he only made the abuse worse when he tried to help Michael.
He remembers the day the abuse started. It was all because of a letter—a single sheet of paper that changed everything.
Now Phillip stands in the doorway of a hospital room, helplessly watching Michael struggle to survive a life-threatening accident. Phillip knows his father will never be satisfied until he destroys the son he no longer claims as his own.
Phillip has no other choice but to defend Michael, even if his decision involves taking the life of his own father.
“Song of the Tree Frogs is packed full of astonishing events that springs from the turmoil of human tragedy. This story will grip your heart and take you on a journey of hope, healing, and forgiveness. We learn that God’s love is strongest when our own strength is at its weakest.” Shannen Fields, award-winning actress and producer from Facing the Giants and Order of Rights
Award Winning Author
J.W. Kitson
J.W. Kitson has received special recognition from numerous international best-selling authors, and as a screenplay writer, actor, and film producer with the award-winning Menning Films, his creative projects are reaching audiences around the world. His novel, Song of the Tree Frogs, is located on six continents, and it was recently selected to become a full-length feature film. Kitson has been able to work with such Christian film stars as Shannen Fields (Facing the Giants), Karen Abercrombie (War Room), Cameron Arnett (Overcomer), Cameron McKendry (I’m Not Ashamed), Meggie Jenny (The Last Defense), Stacey Bradshaw (Touched By Grace), Richard Cutting (Order of Rights, National Treasure), and so many more. As an author with Morgan James Publishing, he is always pushing his skills in order to explore different genres, as well as connecting with a variety of audiences. His readers are his greatest source of inspiration. As an educator for nearly 30 years, Kitson has spoken to countless educators at various conferences across the United States. His latest novel, People from the Lake, is written specifically for the YA audience; however, for any adult who doesn’t mind a scare from time to time, this novel is just what you’ll need in order to make you wonder what is lurking in the darkness. Kitson is married to Connie, and they have one daughter, Madison. They also have a close friend, Matthew, whom they call their “adopted son.” Matthew appears on both covers of the two novels. Check him out on IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9534631/.
Enjoy These Menning Films*
John has served as a producer, screenwriter, and actor for these films. He is the Assistant Director for Angel Mine.
Song of the Tree Frogs
2020
This realistic drama immerses viewers into the dangerous lives of Phillip and Michael Williams—two brothers who are on a desperate journey to find unconditional love in a world dominated by hatred and manipulation. Discover how finding forgiveness can free us from a prison we feel we can’t escape. Starring many award-winning actors from several popular faith-based films, Song of the Tree Frogs was an Exclusive Film on PureFlix, and is available on multiple platforms, including Amazon Prime.
Watch the award-winning trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM0jbNy9wJw&t=15s
Beast of Our Fathers
2019
An FBI Agent gets assigned a case of multiple homicides that have been occurring in a small rural town where he grew up. As Special Agent Han investigates, mysterious flashbacks from his childhood and commentary from the locals point to a malevolent creature causing the murders. As the story unfolds, will Agent Han discover the hidden truth that could be the answer to all the killings? Check it out on Amazon Prime!
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnQwp1ybv24
Gateway of Hope
2018
Josh Lytle tried his first drug at the age of 12, and it led him through a 12 year journey with addiction, but when he was facing over 30 years in prison, God led him down a different path, one that not only transformed his life, but is became a gateway to hope for countless others seeking to escape the grasp of addiction. See how God transformed several individuals featured in this award-winning documentary that was even shown in the White House! Check it out at Amazon Prime and PureFlix.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPwqVgnIcoE
Unwavering
2017
A small group of young women awaken to find themselves trapped in an abandoned warehouse, which is guarded by ruthless human traffickers. Not willing to go down without a fight, these young women rely upon their unwavering faith in order to win their freedom. Check out the movie on PureFlix
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH3o62OenIg
Gretchen’s Lock
2016
Five campers set out to investigate a local legend, only to find themselves in a battle for their lives. They quickly discover that there are certain supernatural forces that are best left alone. Check it out on Vimeo!
Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/72748
An Angelic Christmas
2022
Filmed during a snowy February in 2022, this inspirational film is based on a precious young girl, and a quirky angel, who help bring healing, and the true meaning of Christmas, to a small town. This film is currently in post-production and is scheduled for release in 2022.
The Quiet Warrior
2023
Based on the award-winning book by Tom Dutta, this film adaptation will unravel the stigma of mental illness by taken viewers into the personal and corporate world of a man broken by years of anguish caused by his past, the triumphs of his determined spirit, and a resolution to one of his most challenging struggles. This film is currently in pre-production.
Check out this teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otoya5gTTVE
Love One Another
2023
Dr. Martin Luther King said, “It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is eleven o’clock on Sunday morning.” Even though the cross of Christ has “broken down the middle wall of partition” that separated Jews and Gentiles, in Christian America, some walls have yet to be destroyed. When Edward and Ella Gordon move into a new neighborhood, they soon discover that a fortress has been erected around a deep prejudice that many are not willing to confront. This film is currently in pre-production.
Angel Mine
Pre-production
As two broken-hearted strangers stand on a New York train platform, neither has any idea that fate is about to arrive in a lightning bolt moment and gift them with what they never thought they would have again: a second chance at life and love. This film is currently in pre-production.
Behind the Scenes
A must read! So well written, pivoting, thought provoking and inspirational. It was difficult to put this book down. Not since The Shack, has a book had such a profound effect on me…
– Amazon Reader
– Wendy
This is more than just another novel to read. It is a can’t -put-it-down story of the awful truths of family secrets, youthful endurance and hope. Can’t wait for the next work form this author!
– C. Russell
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