Amid a hyper-active news atmosphere characterized by social and political extremes, there are stories about common people with rare experiences that transform lives. This week’s Newsmax Rising Bestsellers offers a pair of such tales. The first recounts the author’s Lazarus-like awakening from the dead that prompted him to shift his life’s direction, and the second describes how a woman finds her own peace and solace in the world’s streams as a fly fisherwoman. The final two nonfiction selections describe a few of those things for which we may need to find something simpler, purer, to ground us. The first is the inside dope of the “terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad” nature of the current occupant of the White House, and the second makes the case that Washington true power brokers aren’t found in Congress, the White House or the Supreme Court building. And for fiction enthusiasts, there is the latest tale co-written by two of America’s masters of suspense.

“The Murder Inn,” by James Patterson & Candice Fox (Grand Central Publishing)

Attempting to find a refuge from the grit and grime of the city, former police officer Bill Robinson takes over The Inn by the Sea. Sunshine, salt air and ocean breezes should be just what the doctor ordered — but trouble follows him instead. Bill has no choice but to recruit the colorful cast of characters who make up the inn’s residents to defend everything he knows and loves. “Both James Patterson and Candice Fox are writers that I enjoy books from, and together, they were a dynamic duo,” wrote Dragonladymoi for GoodReads. “There were several backstories that kept my attention at all times as I followed the plot and wondered how it would resolve. The action was fast-paced and highly entertaining. I enjoy crime stories, and throw a bit of mystery in, and I’m hooked.” [Fiction]

“All For His Glory: The Near-Death Experience of a Modern-Day Job,” by David Scarlett (Independently published)

This work recounts the author’s transformation from an American workaholic with a world of problems to become “a man of the cloth” with an international following — all attributable to a near-death experience. “Can God raise the dead? Will He transform a broken life? Read and see,” said country music star Ricky Skaggs. “After the first few pages, I couldn’t put it down!” said DW in his Amazon review. “It’s such an interesting read …I was captivated right away! I’m not going to tell you what it’s about because I don’t want to spoil it for anybody but it’s one of my favorite books so far. Plus, it’s an easy read, which I appreciate so very much. His life is truly amazing!” [Nonfiction]

“Cast, Catch, Release: Finding Serenity and Purpose through Fly Fishing,” by Marina Gibson (Scribner)

Renowned female angler and conservationist Marina Gibson is here to tell you that if it’s solace you’re looking for in a world governed by high-tech and marked by political division, get in tune with the rhythm of nature and go fishing — especially fly fishing. Find a lake or stream far removed from the clatter of civilization and experience peace and purpose within the majestic beauty of the great outdoors. “As a fellow fisher (longtime beginner at fishing, just not adept at catching), I loved this book!” wrote Sara Rishforth for GoodReads. “From learning about the life cycle of a salmon to the grand slam of saltwater fishing, I learned so much. I also appreciated Marina Gibson’s honesty about her personal life as well as a glimpse of the hard work at starting a school. Her writing is beautiful and approachable. Hope to see her on the water down the road!” [Nonfiction]

“Come On, Man!: The Truth About Joe Biden’s Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Presidency,” by Joe Concha (Broadside Books)

Columnist and TV pundit Joe Concha argues in “Come On Man“ that the debacle that has resulted from three-and-a-half years of the Biden administration — raging inflation, unrestricted immigration, a spiking crime rate — isn’t so much the result of ineptness as it is an intentional chaos. It’s all according to plan. In short, the 46th president of the United States isn’t a well-meaning but inept leader of the free world; he’s the epitome of evil, bent on destroying the greatness that is the United States. “There are many revelations that I never knew, though I am almost a year-for-year peer. I cannot decide which comment-lie-gaffe is the most outrageous… and there are some miscellaneous runners-up to the big guy,” wrote grantg2 for Amazon. “I guess the most interesting claims from history are lifeguard in 1962 at 20, advisor on the Seven Day War to Ms. Meir by invitation (and across her desk, face to face) in 1967, and she wasn’t elected until 1969. How INCONVENIENT, but never reported like so many other facts.” [Nonfiction]

“The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government,” by Brody Mullins & Luke Mullins (Simon & Schuster)

We all learned in middle school civics class that the federal government is comprised of three branches — the legislative, executive and judicial. In “Wolves of K Street,” brothers Brody and Luke Mullins make the case that big government has created a powerful fourth branch not mentioned in the Constitution. These are the well-heeled lobbyists, who answer to neither a constituency, like the legislative and executive branches, nor the Constitution, like the judicial branch. They answer only to their clients and have been steadily taking over the reins of power for the last half-century. “This book is fascinating. It manages to provide the factual, deeply sourced details one would expect from a book written by two journalists, but it reads like a gripping page-turner,” wrote Eileen K for Amazon. “This book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand how Washington actually works, and how corporations influence politics.” [Nonfiction]

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