About the Book

Book: Gazing into Darkness

Author: Heidi Glick

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: August 12, 2025

Instead of moving closer to his girlfriend, Chance McPherson gets dumped and relocated to Cincinnati—farther from his dreams and closer to his shameful past. Stacey Sanderson is excited to finally secure a role in law enforcement, like the rest of her family, especially as an EPA CID agent, where she can protect God’s creation.

On the job, Stacey’s perfectionism and faith rub Chance the wrong way, while his antics and wisecracks irritate Stacey. When federal employees who worked an old case with Stacey start dying, Chance becomes concerned, and not just because Stacey is his partner. Stacey senses a closeness between them but has vowed not to get involved with men in law enforcement and especially not someone who doesn’t share her faith.

The anniversary of the case is creeping closer. Time is running out. Can Chance and Stacey stop the person who is out to kill her before it’s too late?

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About the Author

Heidi Glick writes romantic suspense and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Faith, Hope, and Love Christian Writers. She has an eye for detail and includes law enforcement particulars in her stories, grounding the reader in scenes. She’s attended Writers’ Police Academy and the Hancock County (Ohio) Sheriff Citizen’s Academy to ensure accuracy of story details. Though she grew up in Southern California, Heidi now considers rural Northwest Ohio her home.

More from Heidi

My interest in science probably began at an early age with my love of animals. When I was younger, I rode horses. In high school, I became interested in science and learning more about God’s creation. When I attended college, I majored in biology and became active in Cedarville Christian University’s Earth Stewardship Organization—aimed at promoting stewardship of God’s creation from a Christian perspective. Years later, I worked for a government contractor onsite at the Cincinnati EPA. After a serious conversation with coworkers, I developed an idea for a story involving EPA CID agents. I wanted a story that contained a branch of law enforcement not typically featured in Christian suspense stories. Also, I wanted a series with the same characters throughout, sort of like Castle or Bones. Additionally, I wanted the theme of redemption throughout. While the story involves the environment, the book is not meant to be political. I hope readers enjoy the novel and benefit from the message. Something fun about the book is the artwork. Like the covers for Terri Blackstock’s If I Run series, the covers for Queen City Heroes form one larger image when side by side.

By the way, I still love animals, and my elderly cat Daisy was the inspiration for the heroine’s feline.

Interview with the Author

1)What does success as an author look like to you?

To me, success as an author is following the calling to write. I have felt as long as God calls me to write Christian fiction, then I am to be obedient to that call and put forth my best writing effort. At the same time, I must put forth my best effort at marketing to get the story out there in the hands of readers. In the end, all of this is accomplished by God’s grace. I do my best, and then I pray and ask God to get the books to the readers who need to read the story.

2)What is your favorite Bible verse or life verse?

I have several favorite verses. One is Isaiah 26:3-4: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.”

Even today, I need this reminder. God will grant us peace, but we need to stay focused on Him and trust Him. In a busy world, it’s easy to be overwhelmed or feel downhearted, but we have to focus on God and not our circumstances. He will give us peace.

3)What is your vacation spot?

My favorite vacation spot is Orlando, Florida. I usually go there once a year. However, this year, the summer in Ohio was so hot, I almost didn’t want to go to Florida. I grew up in Southern California, and I enjoy warm weather and swimming. I really like floating on inner tubes on lazy rivers.

4)What are you reading right now?

Right now, I am reading Hidden Legacy by Christina Rost. I had the privilege of being the line editor on Book 1. My schedule didn’t work out for me to work on Book 2, but I’m reading it now. I enjoy Christina’s books, and the H & G series is unique. I would recommend the series to fans of Christian romantic suspense and mystery.

5)If you could have one book or piece of art or music on a deserted island, what would it be and why?

I would choose the Bible. On a deserted island, I’m bound to feel afraid and alone, and I would draw strength and comfort from reading God’s Word.