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James H. (Jim) Pence is a collaborator with a unique set of skills. A multi-talented writer who has been published both in fiction and nonfiction, James brings the eye and ear of a storyteller to the table. His publishers include Tyndale House, Kregel, and Osborne/McGraw-Hill.

James holds a master’s degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in creative writing and journalism from Dallas Theological Seminary. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in theology from Dallas Bible College. In addition to his books, James has written and/or edited for The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Seminary’s Kindred Spirit Magazine, Barnes & Noble, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, EvanTell, Insight for Living, Josh McDowell Ministry, The Writer Magazine and Osborne/McGraw-Hill.

Books by James H. Pence

Terror by Night: The true story of the brutal Texas murder that destroyed a family, restored one man’s faith, and shocked a nation. (Tyndale, October 2009)
by Terry Caffey with James H. Pence

On one morning in March, 2008, Terry Caffey lost everything: his family, his home, and all his possessions. What was worse, he had to cope with the incomprehensible possibility that his daughter, a girl known for the beautiful songs she sang in church, had orchestrated the murders. Terror by Night is the story of how Terry Caffey, a man who had committed his life to Christ and his service, nearly lost his faith. It is also the story of how our sovereign and loving God met Terry where he was and restored him.

Blind Sight (Re-release 2009, Tyndale House)
by James H. Pence

Disillusioned by the tragic loss of his family, Thomas Kent just wants to die. But a mysterious message and a voice from the past stir him to fight for his life and the lives of a family he doesn't know. He is reluctantly drawn into the murderous plot of a dangerous cult that threatens to steal America's future. As he attempts to expose the cult, Thomas finds himself facing his past and the God he had denied.

The Angel (2006, Kregel Publications)
by James H. Pence

Dr. Lori Westlake has been invited to join the Circle of Peace, a clandestine euthanasia society at Sentinel Health Systems, a state-of-the-art HMO in Dallas. What she doesn't know is that lurking among the members is a serial mercy killer! A fast-paced thriller about quality of life---and who has the right to end it.

Reviews:

“This well-constructed thriller powerfully blends moral dilemmas with suspense. (Aspiring Retail)

“The Angel is a fast-paced read on one of today’s most controversial topics.” (Michelle Connell, Writing for Him)

“Tight and fast-paced, this excellent mystery forces you to put a face on those who so-called ‘mercy killers’ would murder in the name of expediency.” (WTBF, Troy AL)

“The Angel tactfully explores both sides of the euthanasia debate. Only toward the end of the story are we led gently to the biblical perspective of the sanctity of all life, no matter the challenges.” (C. J. Darlington, Infusemag.com)

Blind Sight (2003, Tyndale House)
by James H. Pence

Disillusioned by the tragic loss of his family, Thomas Kent just wants to die. But a mysterious message and a voice from the past stir him to fight for his life and the lives of a family he doesn't know. He is reluctantly drawn into the murderous plot of a dangerous cult that threatens to steal America's future. As he attempts to expose the cult, Thomas finds himself facing his past and the God he had denied.

Reviews:

Fans will appreciate this taut thriller that emphasizes evil is disguised wearing the face of goodness – 4 stars. (Harriet Klausner, #1 Amazon Reviewer)

How to Do Everything with HTML & XHTML
(2003, Osborne/McGraw-Hill)
by James H. Pence

No matter what the level of Internet expertise is, readers can use 'How to Do Everything with HTML & XHTML, Second Edition' to learn to build and keep their websites up to date.

Cascading Style Sheets: A Beginner’s Guide
(2001, Osborne/McGraw-Hill)
by James H. Pence

Easily incorporate Cascading Style Sheets into your Web site, using them to control Web page elements such as fonts, colors, and spacing. Cascading Style Sheets: A Beginners Guide uses real-world examples to illustrate the essential principles of the CSS syntax, and how they structure and present Web content.

How to Do Everything with HTML
(2001, Osborne/McGraw-Hill)
by James H. Pence

Another release in the popular How to Do Everything series, this friendly, solutions-oriented book is filled with step-by-step examples for writing HTML code.