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Why didn’t you convert the detective at the end of Deception?

Mainly because I didn't want it to be predictable. I've had people come to faith in my books, some do, some don't, as in real life. I left Ollie unconverted but asking questions. Who knows what will happen in future novels (I don't), but conversion isn't necessary for a story to work and raise questions. I wanted unbelieving readers to feel, "Ollie, open your eyes!" Then say, "oh, maybe I should open MY eyes."

In writing Deception, how did you hope to connect with readers who are non-believers?

The main character, Ollie Chandler, is an unbeliever. He blames a God he’s not sure exists for the loss of his wife to cancer; he’s haunted by the death of another loved one; and he’s alienated from his grown daughters.

Sat, Mar 20, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Randy's Books
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Deception Question and Answer

Deception had been on my mind, off and on the back burner, for ten years.

Wed, Feb 03, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Randy's Books
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Deception: Will there be a sequel?

So, depending on the response to Deception (because I’ll find out whether readers like Ollie), Lord willing, there may well be one or more other Ollie stories to come.