Not Every Knight Is What He Seems
“Just one man. That’s all we’re asking for—just one good man.”
Will Kelly lose heart in the face of betrayal or cling to the hope that someone will step out of the shadows and into a life of courageous faith?
Best friends Kelly and Kali have worked passionately at the Trevor Street Crisis Center for years. But when the center faces staggering loss, they are left to pick up the pieces alone. In a crisis of heartache and need, even those who proclaim themselves valiant seem to hide scorn and opportunism beneath the cloak of chivalry. Is true chivalry dead?
Matt, a big-hearted businessman, finds joy in anonymously meeting the needs around him. But when Kelly steps onto his bus, the story of the crisis center shakes his world. As the girls struggle to keep the center alive, Matt must choose between anonymity, the security he has known, and helping his new friends. Will he be their knight in shining armor, or will his chivalry be just another shadow?
Straight from the trenches of ministry, comes a story of courage, perseverance, and faith.
Not every knight is what he seems.
Why Shadows of Chivalry – Why chivalry at all?
If chivalry dies, the world loses. In a world of heartache and need, when many would choose opportunism, betrayal, and scorn, we can choose a more excellent way. Shadows of Chivalry lays out these opposing paths in stark contrast. As the Trevor Street Crisis Center faces its own crisis, some men will don the cloak of chivalry to later reveal it was but a shadow. Only a brave few will lay aside self and ambition, walk in compassion, embrace the courage found in doing the right thing, and act in chivalry.
This contemporary Christian novel will:
- Visualize a life of courageous faith, chivalry, and intentionality,
- Weave together true-to-ministry-life scenarios and the scriptural principles that allow us to navigate them in a more excellent way,
- Provide a heart journey that transforms the characters from ready and willing soldier to knight in shining armor—inspiring, challenging, and opening the door to a whole new life.
Shadows of Chivalry
- Encourages you that anyone—including you—can live a chivalrous life,
- Demonstrates how love looks like the life Christ lived,
- Reveals the power of doing the right thing as well as the power of doing the thing in front of you,
- Allows you to go beyond the story and into a deeper, practical understanding of chivalry and the lessons of Shadows of Chivalry through the Leaving the Shadows companion Study.
What people are saying about Shadows of Chivalry:
“I’m not one to re-read a book, but when I got to the end [of my beta copy] I found myself asking myself if I wanted to return it or if I should read it again before giving it back!”
Mary – Shadows of Chivalry Beta Reader/Book Retailer
“I’ve read it – more than once! I enjoyed it so much, I think you will, too.”
Anna Huckabee – Shadows of Chivalry Beta Reader and author of the Lincoln Square Series and the Love in Time Series.
“If you like good, clean Christian fiction with a message that will speak to your heart, you’ll want to get [Shadows of Chivalry]!”
Marta – Shadows of Chivalry Beta Reader
“Very good read! Can’t wait for the next book! I really enjoyed this story, and Rachel Miller told a riveting every day story that keeps you wanting to know her characters more. I am waiting and hoping for the next installment soon so that I can get to know these characters even deeper!”
Stacy – Reader
“Great story with balance and hope. This was my first book by this author but won’t be the last. Much drama but also excellent practical guidance to properly deal with it . An example and challenge to everyone.”
Becky – Reader
More Than Just A Book
Shadows of Chivalry introduces a new world of characters and places, including the Trevor Street Crisis Center and the ChaiNook Tea House. The crisis center is a place where vast amounts of ministry take place. The ChaiNook becomes a place where conversations around that ministry lead to deeper relationships, understanding, and growth.
I’m excited to share with you the ChaiNook online. A place to learn more about chivalry and courage and to make a difference in the lives of kids around the world. The ChaiNook features blogs, interaction and a shop where you can buy specialty teas and tea accessories. A portion of every purchase goes to works among orphans, foster families, and single-parent homes. Checkout the introductory video below and stop by!