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Dee Henderson

Born:
Pen Name: None

Connection to Illinois: Henderson lives in Springfield, Illinois.

Biography: Dee Henderson is an award-winning novelist. She is the author of the O'Malley series of romantic suspense novels and the Uncommon Heroes series of military romance novels. A graduate of the University of Illinois in 1988 with a B.S. in computer science, Henderson worked for ten years as an engineer. She started writing fiction in 1996.


Awards:
  • ''The Guardian''
  • -- Christy Award Romance category, 2002 '''''Disclosure'''''
  • -- New York Times Bestseller

Primary Audience(s): Adult readers

Email: Dee@deehenderson.com
Website: http://deehenderson.com
Dee Henderson on WorldCat : http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=dee+henderson


Selected Titles

Before I wake
ISBN: 9781414354699 OCLC: 777958509

Tyndale House, Carol Stream, Ill. : ©2006.

Tracking down a killer who is murdering tourist women in their sleep for no apparent motive, the sheriff of Justice, Illinois, is discouraged by the arrival of new detective Rae Gabriella, who is also investigating the killings on behalf of one victim's family.

Before I wake /
ISBN: 1414308159 OCLC: 65197869

Tyndale House, Carol Stream, Ill. : ©2006.

Tracking down a killer who is murdering tourist women in their sleep for no apparent motive, the sheriff of Justice, Illinois, is discouraged by the arrival of new detective Rae Gabriella, who is also investigating the killings on behalf of one victim's family.

Danger in the shadows
ISBN: 9781414354781 OCLC: 773580162

Tyndale House Pub., Carol Stream, Ill. : [2005]

Hidden away in the witness protection program, Sara is falling in love with former pro football player Adam Black, which is something that could get her killed. FBI agent Dave Richman has his hands full keeping her safe from her sister's killer. When events bring Sara face-to-face with terror, will she rely on God for protection?

Danger in the shadows /
ISBN: 1414310552 OCLC: 65287130

Tyndale House, Carol Stream, IL : 2002, ©1999.

Sara's terrified. She's falling in love with a famous man. In the witness protection program, her safety depends on staying invisible -- and loving Adam could get her killed. Hidden away in the witness protection program, she's falling in love with former pro football player Adam Black. FBI agent Dave Richman has his hands full keeping her safe from her sister's killer. When events bring Sara face-to-face with terror, will she rely on God for protection.

  Full disclosure
ISBN: 076423093X OCLC: 988282209

A car wreck and a suspicious death offer a lead on a hired shooter FBI agent Paul Falcon is tracking. Midwest homicide investigator Ann Silver has his attention when she passes the case to him. Is he prepared for both the case's and her secrets?

Full disclosure /
ISBN: 0764210890 OCLC: 784125803

Bethany House, Minneapolis : 2012.

A car wreck and a suspicious death offer a lead on a hired shooter FBI agent Paul Falcon is tracking. Midwest homicide investigator Ann Silver has his attention when she passes the case to him. Is he prepared for both the case's and her secrets?

  God's gift
ISBN: 9780857999887 OCLC: 910965027

Missionary work in Africa was the most difficult and faithaffirming labor James Graham had ever faced, and warm, homey presents from a Good Samaritan back home gave him hope to carry on. But an injury halted his work and sent him home to Chicago.There, James met Rachel Ashcroft, who'd sent those thoughtful gifts, and he was intrigued by the sadness that shadowed her features. Bringing the light back into Rachel's face gave him new purpose, but was this respite only temporary? Or could James release his past and open his heart to receive Rachel's gift of love?

  God's gift /
ISBN: 0373785216 OCLC: 70798335

Steeple Hill Books, New York : [2006], ©1998.

Missionary work in Africa was the most difficult and faith-affirming labor James Graham had ever faced, and warm, homey presents from a Good Samaritan back home gave him hope to carry on. But an injury halted his work and sent him home to Chicago. There, James met Rachel Ashcroft, who'd sent those thoughtful gifts, and he was intrigued by the sadness that shadowed her features. Bringing the light back into Rachel's face gave him new purpose, but was this respite only temporary? Or could James release his past and open his heart to receive Rachel's gift of love? - Publisher.

Jennifer :
ISBN: 0764211129 OCLC: 812406939

"After finding God and falling in love, life is good for Dr. Jennifer O'Malley. But can her faith--and her family--survive the challenges ahead?"--Provided by publisher.

Kidnapped :
ISBN: 9781414356389 OCLC: 777302992

Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Ill. : ©2008.

Someone snatched his cousin's wife and son. FBI agent Luke Falcon is searching for a kidnapper and sorting out the crime. He's afraid it's the work of a stalker. He's afraid they're already dead. And he'll do anything required to get them back alive ... but he didn't plan on falling in love with the only witness. This stand-alone title is a repackage of what was previously known as True Courage, the fourth book in the Uncommon Heroes series.

Kidnapped :
ISBN: 1414323638 OCLC: 261215810

Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Ill. : ©2008.

Someone snatched his cousin's wife and son. FBI agent Luke Falcon is searching for a kidnapper and sorting out the crime. He's afraid it's the work of a stalker. He's afraid they're already dead. And he'll do anything required to get them back alive ... but he didn't plan on falling in love with the only witness. This stand-alone title is a repackage of what was previously known as True Courage, the fourth book in the Uncommon Heroes series.

  Taken /
ISBN: 076421571X OCLC: 894140055

"Years after being abducted as a teenager and being forced to assist a crime family, Shannon contacts private investigator Matthew Dane for help, desperate for resolution to the mysteries and pain of her past and hoping for the freedom to begin a new life"--

TAKEN.
ISBN: 076423059X OCLC: 970027320

BETHANY House, [Place of publication not identified], 2017.

The guardian /
ISBN: 1414310579 OCLC: 45243139

Multnomah Publishers, Sisters, Or. : ©2001.

A federal judge has been murdered. There is only one witness, and someone wants her dead. U.S. Marshal Marcus O'Malley thought he knew the risks of the assignment going in -- until he fell in love. To do what he must accomplish, he must walk back into his past and wrestle with the complex matter of prayer, and again learn to trust a sovereign God.

The healer /
ISBN: 1594150281 OCLC: 58054669

Thorndike Press, Waterville, Me. : 2005.

Thorndike Press large print Christian romance.

The marriage wish
ISBN: 9780857999986 OCLC: 910326167

The marriage wish /
ISBN: 0373785194 OCLC: 56394972

Scott Williams turns to God to mend the broken spirit of the beautiful yet troubled Jennifer St. James, the embodiment of all his wishes, who unexpectedly captivates his heart and wins his unconditional love.

The negotiator /
ISBN: 1414310560 OCLC: 46361101

Multnomah Publishers, Sisters, Or. : ©2001.

In this dynamic novel, FBI agent Dave Richman from "Danger in the Shadows" is back, and about to meet Kate O'Malley. A hostage negotiator in Chicago, Kate is a legend on the force, willing to walk into any situation. Dave is a Christian, but Kate isn't. Their relationship will be a challenge.

The protector /
ISBN: 1414310595 OCLC: 47142145

Multnomah Publishers, Sisters, Or. : ©2001.

After firefighter Cassie Ellis, recovering from a previous blaze, witnesses a serial arsonist in action, her life is placed in danger and the only person she can trust is fellow firefighter Jack O'Malley.

The rescuer /
ISBN: 1594150303 OCLC: 60715284

Thorndike Press, Waterville, Me. : 2005.

Stephen O'Malley is a paramedic who has been rescuing people all his life. But he's running now-from the burden of his profession, from the grief of losing his sister, and from a God he doesn't want to trust. He's run into a mystery. Stolen jewels are turning up in unexpected places, and his friend Meghan is caught in the middle of the trouble. Stephen's about to run into a night he will never forget: a kidnapping, a tornado, and a race to rescue the woman he loves. This page-turning thriller is by the award-winning author of the Uncommon Heroes series and explores the topic of whether God is trustworthy to be one's deepest, closest friend.

The truth seeker /
ISBN: 1414310587 OCLC: 46729367

Multnomah Publishers, Sisters, Or. : ©2001.

Women are turning up dead. And Lisa O'Malley digging into a crime means trouble is soon to follow. She's a forensic pathologist and mysteries are her domain. Book number three in the O'Malley series brings back Lisa O'Malley and U.S. Marshal Quinn Diamond from The Guardian in a tense investigative thriller. She's not a believer, and her journey toward faith is a fascinating look at how a forensic pathologist views the Resurrection. Quinn has found loving her is easier than keeping her safe. Lisa O'Malley's found the killer, and now she's missing too.

  The witness
ISBN: 9781491506417 OCLC: 868527571

After witnessing a murder eight years ago, Amy Griffin chose to accept a life in the shadows in order to protect her sisters' lives, but now that the man who wants Amy dead sees the sisters as the only way to locate her. Facing the future will take a faith deeper than any of them currently knows.

The witness /
ISBN: 0786282142 OCLC: 65521542

Thorndike Press, Waterville, Me. : 2006.

After witnessing a murder eight years ago, Amanda Griffin chose a life in the shadows to protect her sisters, but now that the man who wants Amanda dead sees her sisters as the only way to locate her, facing the future will take a faith deeper than any of them knows.

Threads of suspicion /
ISBN: 0764219979 OCLC: 961152422

Pressured to deliver results through the governor's new Missing Persons Task Force, Detective Evie Blackwell and her new partner, David, investigate two cold cases while navigating growing suspicions about public agendas and questions in Evie's personal life.

Traces of guilt /
ISBN: 0764218867 OCLC: 934504701

Gabriel Thane is the sheriff and lifetime resident of Carin County, Illinois, committed to upholding the law and keeping the residents safe. Lieutenant Evie Blackwell is a State Police Detective skilled at investigations. She launches a new task force to reexamine unsolved crimes across the state. She begins work with the sheriff's department on a few of its most troubling missing-persons cases, a deputy, his wife and eleven-year old son's disappearance, and in an unrelated case involving a six-year-old girl abducted from a hotel. As she examines old evidence, she finds a connection to a third cold case.

  Traces of guilt :
ISBN: 9781410490612 OCLC: 944087738

When Evie Blackwell arrives in Carin, Illinois, it's to help launch a new task force dedicated to reexamining unsolved crimes across the state. Spearheading this trial run, she will work with the sheriff's department on a couple of its most troubling missing-persons cases. As she reexamines old evidence to pull out a few tenuous new leads, she unearths a surprising connection ... possibly to a third cold case. Evie is determined to solve the cases before she leaves Carin County, and Sheriff Gabriel Thane, along with his family, will be key to those answers.

True courage /
ISBN: 1594150796 OCLC: 57531573

Thorndike Press, Waterville, Me. : 2005.

Someone snatched his cousin's wife and son. FBI agent Luke Falcon is searching for a kidnapper and sorting out the crime. He's afraid a stalker is responsible. He's afraid they're already dead. And he'll do anything required to get them back alive But he didn't plan on falling in love with the only witness.

True devotion /
ISBN: 1414310625 OCLC: 49013752

Multnomah Publishers, Sisters, Ore. : ©2002.

Navy SEAL Lt. Joe "Bear " Baker, having watched over his buddy Nick's widow Kelly for three years since Nick's death, finds his feelings for Kelly turning from friendship into love, but the danger that took Nick from them is waiting to strike again and the couple will need to depend on God and each other to survive.

True honor /
ISBN: 1414310641 OCLC: 49805934

Multnomah Publishers, Sisters, Or. : ©2002.

CIA officer Darcy St. James is after a man who knew that the September 11 attacks would happen. Navy SEAL Sam "Cougar" Houston is busy being deployed around the world chasing after this man. Under the pressure of war St. James and Houston discover the sweetness of love, but their romance might be short lived.

True valor /
ISBN: 1414310633 OCLC: 48249194

Gracie is a Navy pilot; Bruce works Air Force pararescue. When she is shot down behind enemy lines, Bruce has got one mission: get Gracie out alive.

  Undetected
ISBN: 9781480596658 OCLC: 875013937

Mark wants someone to come home to after sea patrols. The woman he has in mind is young, pretty, and very smart. She's a civilian, but she understands life in the navy. And he has a strong sense that life with her would never be boring. But she may be too deep in her work to see the potential in a relationship with him. Gina Gray would love to be married. But a breakup she didn't see coming has her focusing all her attention on what she does best, ocean research.

  Undetected /
ISBN: 0764212435 OCLC: 861069188

"Researcher Gina Gray is on the verge of a breakthrough in sonar technology, and what she's told Navy Commander Mark Bishop is only the beginning."--

Unspoken
ISBN: 9780764211843 OCLC: 830945990

Charlotte Graham's never spoken about her kidnapping. Sixteen years later, she's back in Chicago and she is the only one who knows the truth. But, even now, can she risk sharing it?--

 

 

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