The characters in The Magnolia Series have a universal appeal. “I’ve met these people” is a common response. Dennis Maynard takes the reader on fast-paced rides to Historic First Church in Falls City, Georgia. The multi-layered story lines focus on the ministry of The Reverend Steele Austin. Father Austin is an unusual match for one of the most sophisticated congregations in the entire state. He is determined to build an inclusive congregation. His vision for ministry includes those that simply cannot measure up to the unwritten membership standards of the congregation. His antagonists are determined to frustrate his ministry and remove him from office by whatever methods might be required of them.

In this volume the Rector is accused of embezzling parish funds by the core leadership of the parish. Even the bishop is convinced that he is a thief. The Rev. Steele Austin and his wife are given the opportunity to leave First Church and put all the conflicts they have endured with the parish leaders behind them. Will they do it? And what about the sexual sins of one of the wives of a parish leader that is uncovered?

Books in the Magnolia Series:

Book One: Behind the Magnolia Tree

Book Two: When the Magnolia Blooms

Book Three: Pruning the Magnolia

Book Four: The Pink Magnolia

Book Five: The Sweet Smell of Magnolia

Book Six: The Magnolia at Sunrise