Brittany Shields 8/30/26 Brittany Shields 8/30/26

The Hidden City

A Victorian era mystery set in London.

Brittany Shields 7/31/26 Brittany Shields 7/31/26

In Gad We Trust

“I was hardly an accident, but barely a victory.”

Brittany Shields 2/2/26 Brittany Shields 2/2/26

The Queens of Crime

“I had no idea that the despicable behavior by certain male Detection Club members would spur us into solving actual crimes.”

Brittany Shields 11/18/25 Brittany Shields 11/18/25

A Killing on the Hill

“There can be no higher law in journalism than to tell the truth and shame the devil.”

Brittany Shields 10/12/25 Brittany Shields 10/12/25

Den of Liars

“Secrets are meant to be shared, not stolen. Just like hearts.”

Brittany Shields 10/6/25 Brittany Shields 10/6/25

The Laughing Dead

“My life was devolving into a tightrope walk over lit dynamite, flame racing down the fuse toward the cap.”

Brittany Shields 9/19/25 Brittany Shields 9/19/25

Grateful

“The answer to living a more grateful life isn’t about trying more but relying more.”

Brittany Shields 9/6/25 Brittany Shields 9/6/25

The Locked Ward

“‘I didn’t do it,’ you tell your sister. ‘And if you don’t get me out of here, they’re going to kill me.’”

Brittany Shields 8/19/25 Brittany Shields 8/19/25

Water Moon

“Losing your way is oftentimes the only way to find something you did not know you were looking for.”

Brittany Shields 7/31/25 Brittany Shields 7/31/25

The Language of Rivers and Stars

“Nature gave the word ‘glory’ a meaning for me. I still do not know where else I could have found one.” —C.S. Lewis

Brittany Shields 6/30/25 Brittany Shields 6/30/25

Sunrise on the Reaping

“That’s part of our trouble. Thinking things are inevitable. Not believing change is possible.”

Brittany Shields 6/19/25 Brittany Shields 6/19/25

The Nicene Creed

The 1700 year anniversary of Christianity’s first official creed: how did it come to be, what does it mean, and why does it matter?

Brittany Shields 6/8/25 Brittany Shields 6/8/25

Big Dumb Eyes

Riveting.

Brittany Shields 5/11/25 Brittany Shields 5/11/25

The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau

“Diamonds have witnessed the past, and they will witness a future we can’t begin to imagine.”

Brittany Shields 4/27/25 Brittany Shields 4/27/25

A Dead Draw

“‘Revenge can be a powerful motivator.’”

Brittany Shields 4/22/25 Brittany Shields 4/22/25

The Steadfast Love of the Lord

“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. (Jn 6:68) If God’s love isn’t real and steady and ultimately steadfast, what hope do any of us have? To what philosophy of life will we turn?”

Brittany Shields 4/16/25 Brittany Shields 4/16/25

Parents Weekend

“‘Thoughts swirling, they wonder what clues the police will find. The group chat? The social-media posts? The video of the horror that brought them here?”