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Michael Ellah

Michael Ellah

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After The Judas Factor wasaccepted for publication by Spectrum Books Ltd in 1987 and contracts enteredinto between the author and the publisher, delays and cancellation were thefirst obstacles faced by the novel on its journey to publication. Thereafter inthe course of twenty five years from 1987 to 2012 the publication of this novelwas impeded by the loss of the only existing copy of this exciting novel andother works of fiction by the author including The Cross and the Crescent(whichis still lost).It's recent discovery by the authors children who had not beenborn at the time it was written dictated its immediate publication in order toallow a wider audience the appreciation of a compelling unique story set inmodern Nigeria and reflecting a unique insight into the intrigues of a cast ofcharacters destined  to pay for their actions in the a story steeped inbetrayal and retribution. Michael Elemchukwu Ellah is a lawyer born in 1962 inEnugu Nigeria to Francis John and Patricia Ireju Ellah. He is the youngest oftheir three sons. He was educated at Mayfield College, Mayfield East SussexEngland and The University of Kent at Canterbury England where he graduatedwith a first degree in law in 1983, he was called to the bar and enrolled as a solicitorof the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1984.He is married to Patricia ChinyereEllah and they have three daughters. He lives in Port-Harcourt, practices law and writes fiction.

She Does Not Fear the Snow

She Does Not Fear the Snow

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<p><font color="#000000" face="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height:normal;">An Amazon #1 bestseller with 50+ glowing reviews. </span></font></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">Available in Kindle and print.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">From the very start of her faith autobiography, ‘She Does Not Fear the Snow’, author Bobbie Ann Cole reaches out across the page and endears herself to her reader. You will very quickly feel that you know her, and will be richer for the knowledge. </span></p><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;height:auto;"><div>She comes to Israel, seeking meaning and purpose for her life, following breast cancer and the demise of her long-standing marriage. There, God claims her and lays a trail of miracles that lead her from her native England to a new husband of faith in Atlantic Canada. <br />Though she is upfront about her ending, you’ll find yourself longing to learn the next step in her discovery of new love and deeper faith journey. This is one of those books you just can’t put down. Potentially, you’ll be following the twists and turns of her journey into the wee small hours. <br />‘A mysterious rug with a life-changing message, a Ruth-type love story, fascinating interactions with other believers, poetic descriptions of landscapes many native Canadians take for granted—and a message of God’s love and salvation,’ writes critic Margaret Welwood. ‘Bobbie Ann Cole’s story is a little too strange and untidy to be fiction. As a true story, it will leave you satisfied, yet wanting to know more.’ <br />‘Often times, life will take us to the end of our rope, leaving us helpless and at our wit’s end. Yet, even in such dire situations, our God is not helpless. He will bring in plentiful harvest – a harvest of renewal, hope, joy and happiness in our life,’ says Khamneithang Vaiphei. ‘She Does Not Fear the Snow is an incredible testimony that will have a profound impact on you.’ <br />If mystery, romance, women’s faith issues, the Jewish roots of Christianity, Christian living or outreach appeal to you, you will find much to enjoy.</div><div> </div></div>

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This is a first novel accepted for publication twenty five years ago by a local publisher in Nigeria, Spectrum Books Nigeria Ltd. After several re writes and adjustments having been made by the author in conjunction with the publisher as a precursor to publication, budgetary rationalization by the publisher led to its not being published and all contracts ere not fulfilled. The only manuscript of this novel was lost for several years ion the course of moving homes a few times during the intervening years. The 'lost' book was then discovered by the authors children who then read it as a discovery of the word of their dad in the years when he was not married before their birth.After reading this book the authors children felt that it was necessary that the book be published and be read by the generality of people. So in a nutshell it has been a while from writing to publication. In this time most who have read the book feel that it has not dated in any manner whatsoever and the issues behind the story has not dated at all.

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<strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-style:italic;"><font size="2">I found the story very compelling-the plot is fascinating and the characters are well drawn.’ </font> </span></strong> <address> <strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-style:italic;"><font size="2">-Chris W. Bankole. Spectrum Books Ltd.</font></span><span style="line-height:115%;"><font size="2"></font> </span></strong> </address> <address>  <br /></address>