If you love adventure, mystery, spiritual warfare, and a compelling story that makes you sit back and think, you'll love Unbroken Bones.
Best Stocking Stuffer Ever !
Imagine your adolescent so engrossed in the book you gifted them on Christmas day that they never put it down until they've read the very last page.
Imagine an intriguing book filled with adventure and mystery and spiritual themes and scriptures.
Imagine a book that intertwines valuable life lessons with a compelling storyline filled with heavenly imagery.
Imagine a book with layers of depth that will unfold in your mind only with time.
Characters with Spiritual Growth
Struggles with Challenging Issues
Mystery Intertwined with Scriptures
Unbroken Bones will lift the spirits, inspire the mind and positively influence your spiritual journey.
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35
Put a book in the stocking of needy children/youth in a foreign country.
My children loved going to the library as much as they loved going to playgrounds. It was the playground for their minds. As a former homeschool mom, I'm a strong advocate for reading and as a Christian parent, I'm a strong advocate for making Christian books available for the young. ACM Publishing wants to support both of these goals and hopes you will too.
Imagine the smile on the face of a child or youth who lives in an impoverished community when a new book that they can keep is placed in their hands. Unbroken Bones our allegorical Christian fiction with its spiritually infused story line that is filled with scriptures is the perfect book to give away.
Books can be ordered in boxes that contain 8, 15 , 30 or 75 books. Only one book each per family will be given.
“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift.” Kate DiCamillo
We've partnering with libraries in in foreign countries to host a book distribution during the holiday season. Any child or youth who comes to a library located in an impoverished parish or district can obtain a free book. The books can be one of the following: Unbroken Bones Book 1 and 2 or Bugs in My Tummy. ACM Publishing will provide the workbook for Unbroken Bones for free and cover the shipping and handling fees.
We'll provide contact information for the library for verification and post pictures of children/youth who've received a book. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Every child deserves to receive a fun gift during the holidays.
Orders must be submitted by December 1st to ensure delivery to the library prior to the Christmas holiday.
Get it! You Won't Regret It.
Unbroken Bones Reviews
Unbroken Bones: Book One – Greater Love by Alana C. Marks is a spiritually rich novel that blends adventure, faith, family, and divine mystery into an unforgettable story. At the center of the narrative is Natasha, a curious and determined teenager who discovers a mysterious map left by her late grandmother. Her quest to uncover a hidden treasure leads her into a cave, where a harrowing fall begins to change her understanding of the world and her heart. The reader is also introduced to Matthias, an ethereal being from a luminous realm beyond Earth. His divine mission is to confront the darkness on a planet consumed by sorrow and deception. The novel alternates between celestial and earthly perspectives, weaving Natasha’s emotional coming-of-age journey with a broader cosmic conflict between good and evil. The contrast between Matthias’s radiant homeland and the decaying state of Earth is depicted in vivid prose, highlighting themes of hope, sacrifice, and spiritual awakening.
Biblical references and scriptural themes are woven throughout, offering moments of reflection and encouragement. The book explores redemption, identity, and the enduring power of truth, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy faith-based fiction with speculative elements. The imagery, particularly of Matthias’s celestial home and descent into Earth’s darkness, is poetic and immersive, inviting readers to contemplate deeper spiritual truths. Unbroken Bones is a moving exploration of light overcoming darkness. Alana C. Marks invites readers to consider the unseen forces at work in their lives and the beauty that can emerge from loss, pain, and perseverance. It is a stirring beginning to a trilogy that promises spiritual insight and heartwarming storytelling.
Review by Carol Thompson from Reader's Favorite
Unbroken Bones: Treasures of Darkness combines Christian adventure, supernatural mystery, and spiritual warfare into a story built around a compelling search for hidden answers.
Natasha, John, and Dr. Betsy's attempt to decipher Natasha's grandmother's clues quickly becomes far more dangerous when betrayal, disappearance, death, and unseen forces enter the journey. The mystery keeps expanding as the characters discover that not every treasure is something that can be seen.
A compelling choice for readers who enjoy faith-driven adventure, supernatural mysteries, spiritual warfare, and stories that explore the unseen realm alongside the challenges of the visible world.
Review by Caleb O'Connell on Goodreads
This book surprised me in the best way. It blends a heartfelt coming-of-age story with a spiritual mystery that kept me turning pages. Natasha’s discovery of her grandmother’s map leads to secrets, redemption, and moments that made me pause and reflect on my own faith. The writing balances suspense with tenderness, and the heavenly elements feel both imaginative and deeply comforting. I especially loved how the characters’ struggles—grief, doubt, forgiveness—felt honest and relatable. It’s a beautiful reminder that even in our darkest seasons, God’s greater love is still guiding the way. Highly recommend!
Book 1 Reviewed by Kayla on Amazon
Treasures of Darkness, Book 2 of Unbroken Bones, is an engrossing and motivational read. The narrative is full of religious overtones and conveys a strong message of hope and tenacity in the face of adversity. The spiritual development of the characters and the important lessons woven throughout the story profoundly affected me. Fans of Christian fiction should not miss this book.
Reviewed by Christopher on Amazon
Christian Teachers and Homeschool Parents Take Note
How Many Christian Fiction Books Come with a Biblical Perspective Workbook?
Unbroken Bones is filled with lessons for both young and old. Alana C. Marks, a former homeschool mom, saw the value of creating lessons plans related to the Biblical themes in each chapter of her books.
Now Christian teachers and homeschool parents can engage their adolescents with a Christian-Based novel for literature classes that comes with 36 well-structured Bible-based lesson plans.
This novel and their lessons plans can be used as a launching pad for Bible study and book groups as well.
Biblical Perspective Workbook
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12 Power-Packed Lessons
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Scriptures Related to Chapter
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Key Questions for each Chapter
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Biblical Discussion Points
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Reflection Statement
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Activities that support mental, physical and spiritual health such as
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Journaling /Reflections
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Art Expression
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Power Point Presentations
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In-depth Topic Research
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Interviews
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Community/Volunteer
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Essay Writing
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Life Lesson Application
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Sample Worksheet
Workbook will be Available on or Before December 15th.
Sample Workbook Topics
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Grief and Loss
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Guardian Angels
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Spiritual Conflict
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Truthfulness
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Consequences of Secrets
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Identity
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Judging Attitudes
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Unequally Yoked
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Baptism
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Relationships
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Pornography