Beauty in the Binding: Book Spotlight: Special Target by Jerusha Agen

Special Target JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Special Target by Jerusha Agen, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Special Target
Author: Jerusha Agen
Publisher: ‎ SDG Words, LLC
Release Date: March 26, 2026
Genre: Christian Suspense Thriller

She’s trying to save the boy’s life. What if he’s supposed to save hers?

For tough-as-nails Chicago social worker Ashley Sorenson, it’s nothing new to risk her life for hurting children. Seeing innocent kids suffer every day may have made her a little cynical, but she’ll stop at nothing to rescue children from miserable circumstances.

But Ashley faces a special challenge when Matthew Borden, a sixteen-year-old with Down syndrome, is orphaned. Finding a suitable foster home for the boy becomes the least of her problems when someone starts threatening her and Matthew.

The sudden appearance of a mysterious FBI agent confirms Ashley’s growing suspicions that Matthew is no ordinary teen. The boy she thought no one wanted is wanted by many…dead or alive.

Dodging danger at every turn, Ashley races to find the secrets that could save Matthew’s life. When the truth unearths her own dark past and threatens more than their lives, the God Matthew trusts may be her only hope for rescue.

A gripping and gritty standalone Christian suspense thriller from the bestselling author of the Guardians Unleashed Series.

Book Excerpt

“I’m a social worker, and the police are almost here. Drop the bat and get away from her.”

“Why would I do that?” He kept watching her with that sleazy grin.

“Kids,” she kept her voice calm for the little ones behind her, “a nice lady is coming for you outside. Go out front and stay there until she comes. You’ll be safe.”

The boy and girl, no older than eight, reluctantly let go of her shirt and started to back toward the door, watching their cruel excuse for a father with wide eyes.

“No, you don’t.” He took a step toward them and raised the bat again. “Get over here, you—” He launched a string of foul words no children should hear. “You do what I say!”

“Go!” Ashley pushed the kids toward the door and whipped around to face the charging monster. She planted herself in his path. He’d have to kill her to get to those kids.

He stopped inches from her. Spittle and his repulsive breath dropped on her face. “Them’s my kids.”

She stared up at him, unblinking. “Not anymore.”

He grabbed her arm and flung her into the wall.

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About the Author

Jerusha Agen is a Christy Award finalist who imagines danger around every corner but knows God is there, too. So naturally, she writes suspense infused with the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. Jerusha loves to hang out with her big furry dogs and little furry cats, often while reading or watching movies. Find more of Jerusha’s thrilling, fear-fighting stories at JerushaAgen.com.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Special Target, a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card and a Special Target mug, notebook, and magnet!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight March 30, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 6, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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