2019 ACFW Carol Award WinnerWelcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 5 grand prizes!
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- Submit your entry for the grand prizes by collecting the CLUE on each author’s scavenger hunt post and submitting your answer in the Rafflecopter form at the final stop, back on Lisa’s site. Many authors are offering additional prizes along the way!
Hey there! I’m Kimberley Woodhouse and I’m the author of more than thirty books. If you’re a reader of mine already, welcome back! If you’re new here, I’m SO glad to meet you. I write Historical, Contemporary, Suspense, and yes, even a few non-fiction. I’m super excited to be with you guys today. I’m a wife, a mom, and Nana the Great to the cutest little two-year-old on the planet. When I’m not writing, I love to read, play golf, ride my bike, and kayak. (As I’m hitting the big 5-0 this year, I’m on a new quest – if you’d like to know more about it, go to A Million Miles With Kim
Speaking of a million miles… most people think of Alaska as about a million miles away. And yes, it is far. But it is one of my favorite places on the planet. After living there for several years, it has been important to me to write about Alaska with as much accuracy as possible. That brings me to my latest Thriller/Romantic Suspense release: 26 Below.
A curse. A Killer. A Chill in the Air. Temps are dropping and time is running out…
In her new role as Emergency Operations Center director for Fairbanks, Alaska, Darcie Phillips prevents disasters. But none of her training can prepare her for the terror that’s coming.
As a cybersecurity specialist, Jason Myers is determined to ferret out any threats to the town he now calls home–and that includes his reckless brother and his ecoterrorist friends.
When an old woman’s wild prediction–widespread destruction as soon as the Fairbanks temperature falls to 26 below–hits national headlines, neither Darcie nor Jason sees a real risk to anything but tourism.
Then the bodies start dropping.
Darcie is relying on her experience and intelligence to stop a killer; Jason is relying on God to guide the way. They’ll have to work together to find the truth and prevent their Alaskan town from becoming a city of nightmares.
The story behind the story:
Back in 2009, my hubby and I were talking about unique book premises that would be cool to take place in Alaska. (no pun intended. lol) I already had two romantic suspense taking place in Alaska that were contracted to release in 2011 (No Safe Haven and Race Against Time), so we were trying to come up with something new and interesting that readers would love.
One night, he looked at me and said, “what if all the power goes out when the temperature hits 26 below zero?” Immediately, my wheels started turning.
Over the years, this series has simmered in my brain. Waiting for all the pieces of the puzzle to fall into place.
Then a few years ago, my daughter married a cyber officer in the Army. He not only has his bachelor’s in computer science from West Point, but he also has his master’s and is brilliant at all things computer. Well, since he was doing a massive project for the Army Cyber Institute and working with cities and governments to prepare for cyber terrorism, my brain instantly knew my story had its missing pieces.
I’m SO excited for you guys to read this book and the series (8 Down releases in February, and 70 North releases the following July – so be watching!)
Here’s your Critical Stop #3 Info:
If you’re interested, you can order 26 BELOW at Baker Book House, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, ChristianBook, or anywhere else books are sold.
Clue to write down: we look
Link to Stop #4, the next stop on the loop: Angela Hunt’s site
Thanks so much for hanging out with me for a little bit today – I’m ALSO giving away a copy of the book 26 BELOW and a $100 gift card to Baker Book House. See the rafflecopter form below! Happy Reading and Hunting!
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I am curled up in a blanket, shivering, at 62 above, so I’m thinking nope. 😅😂
What an amazing giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
Is this the Kim Woodhouse that used to be in El Dorado, AR at Marrable Hill Chapel?
I sure would try everything in my power to survive it, a couple of years ago we had an outage here in west Texas and it was really really cold, there was an ice storm and my husband, myself and our pup survived it, so Godwilling if it happens again we will try our hardest to Survive it.
Interesting book. I might be able to survive at 26 below. Just depends on if I can keep myself moving and focused on what I need to do to live.
I can’t imagine even thinking about such a power outage or being somewhere where it could happen! I enjoyed your article; your son-in-law has a fascinating background, too.
I love Alaska but just in the summer. I don’t think I would survive! Sounds like an exciting book!
I doubt that I would survive!
Would I survive a power outage at 26 below? I guess it would depend on what resources I had available to keep me warm! I could definitely survive if I had an endless supply of burnable firewood, coffee and books! =)
I would do my best to survive. It would be a challenge.
Even though I live in a cold climate I do not think I would be prepared for such a power outage. Looking forward to reading this book though!
Oooh! This book looks to be right up my alley! I’ve added it to be TBR list.
I’m a capable girl, but I’m not so sure about surviving in that kind of weather.
What an intriguing idea!
Thanks for sharing! I’m excited to read a book of yours. I love suspense Christian novels!
To answer your question about what I would do if it was 26 below and the power went out- I wouldn’t be there, period! I don’t mind a little cold, but I am staying away from places that get that cold!
I love Alaska and books about this beautiful state. Looking forward to reading this one!
This looks great, looking forward to reading it.
I would not survive! I freeze at 60 degrees in air conditioning! 😀
I’m not sure, but I certainly would try.
Thanks for participating in the Christian fiction Savenger Hunt.
26 Below sounds like the kind of Book I might like.
I’m not sure I could survive but I’d do everything I could!
Looking forward to reading!
I would probably NOT survive. I love all things Alaska but I am not built to live like that in that cold!
Living in Alaska it sometimes gets 26 below or colder and occasionally the power does go out and we make it just fine.
Not sure I’m almost 62 years old the old body can’t take tthe cold like it used to.
Wow, 26 Below looks like an amazing story!!
In answer to the question, “Would you survive a power outage in 26 Below zero?” I’d have to say no. I’m not a fan of the cold, and I need my heat. 😅 What would your answer be?
I don’t know.
I loved 26 Below!
I’ve never read one of your books but would like to try one! Thanks for “the hunt”! I’m reading about so many new-to-me authors!
Brrr!!! I would hopefully have a full woodshed for the woodstove and lots of quilts to cuddle under! (I’m a quilter as well as a reader!). And lots of candles to read by!
Thank you
As I live in South Carolina, I don’t think I would survey to long if it was 26 below.
Thank you to all who are participating in this treasure hunt. What a great way to meet Authors of Faith.
Honestly, I probably wouldn’t survive! I read a lot of books, so I have knowledge going for me. But panic would bring me down! 😂
Thanks for the opportunity
No because I absolutely hate the cold! I’m super tiny & I am always cold. So no way!
I have enjoyed reading a number of your books. Looking forward to seeing you at the Mississippi River Readers Retreat again!
To survive a power outage at 26 below I’d need a fireplace, a huge pile of blankets, and a warm cat lol
Thanks for the chance to win!
I can tolerate 26 below inside my house with heat and blankets. Last winter had temperatures that low at night here in Colorado. I can tolerate up to maybe 10 below outside with down coat and snow pants, hat, gloves, boots, scarf. I can do off grid pretty easy, as I have lived pretty much off grid before. The only thing that would make me eventually lose my mind would be the not knowing what happened in other places. Loss of communication with WiFi or cellular service would be the worst thing.
Love your books!
I would not survive in 26 degree weather and a power outage.
I do not think I would survive at 26 below
Your writing sounds very interesting
I would not survive 28 below. I live in Georgia outside of Atlanta where it snows really pretty once every five years and that is enough for me! I had a blanket last night in my living room…IN JUNE! I don’t do cold!!! My youngest son, however, would be perfectly happy inside the Arctic Circle.
I think I could survive. I would just put on all my clothes, several hats, and stay under all the quilts I have made to keep warm 😉 I love your books and 26 Below sounds exciting!
I would hope that I could survive 26 below without heat, but I don’t ever what to find out anytime soon!
Would depend on where I was and what I had available to use.
I live in South Dakota. 26 below zero is typical in winter for us. I’m prepared, lol.
I would not survive.
Kimberley, I LOVE your books! Thank you so much for sharing your gift or writing and storytelling with us!
I definitely would NOT survive a power outage in 26 below zero degree weather! I can’t even imagine how cold that would be!
I would absolutely NOT survive a power outage at 26 below, lol! I grew up in Illinois and I remember the winters when we’d hit almost 30 below with the windchill & it was miserable. I could not imagine something like that without a source of heat.
I’m glad you explored this in fiction though, I’d love to read your book to find out what happens 🙂
Love the scavenger hunt
I grew up in an area that got sub zero weather and we had a coal furnace, so that wasn’t a problem. Now we have a gas heater so power outage would not be a problem.
I could 100% survive without electricity, but I’m going to need A LOT of blankets in 26 below 0.
The starting idea for 26 Below sounds intriguing. Also, I like the conflict between relying on self and relying on God.
I would not survive a -26 blackout!
Interesting premise. Very contemporary.
I am glad to have gotten to meet you in person at the FRS selfies and signings.
I am glad to have gotten to meet you in person at the FRS selfies and signings. I think I would freeze in a power outage at 26 below! I’m always cold.
I live in Minnesota where it typically gets to at least 20 below zero for a few days each winter. Brrr! I do think I could probably figure out how to survive 26 below without power for a few days, maybe even weeks. But I hope I don’t ever need to find out.
26 Below looks like a great book! I enjoy reading books set in Alaska.
I havec been wanting to read this book!
I don’t know if I would survive 5 below, definitely not 26 below! The plot sounds fascinating!
I hope to never live anywhere that got to 26 below! I’ve gone through power outages in the winter for a few days.
I am excited to read this new series!!
Oooh, I don’t know if I would survive a power outage in 26 below zero weather. I’d like to hope so.
Would I survive? Possibly! I’ve thought about surviving at low temps ever since watching The Day After Tomorrow. I’ve survived working outside in -40 weather. If had a wood stove or fireplace matches & something to burn, then yes.
Thank you for this opportunity! This is my first scavenger hunt and I’m finding lots of new authors and books. 26 Below sounds AMAZING and I can’t wait to start reading it!
Hi, Kim!!!! Can’t wait to read 26 Below!!!! Hope you get to do another book tour in West Texas!
I haven’t read any of your romantic suspense yet but I’m excited to give them a try! Romantic Supsense in a new-to-me genre and I’m loving everything I’ve read so far!
See? This is why I like scavenger hunts! Looking forward to discovering your books. 🙂
Probably not.
Book looks good!
I can’t wait to read 26 below
Thanks for the opportunity!
I know I can survive 26 below WITH electricity, without…..probably not haha. Living in upstate New York for two winters it definitely got there at times I think. I learned the art of layering clothes 😄
I don’t read a lot of suspense but this one sounds intriguing especially with the cyber aspect to it, which I love! Will have to seek this out! Thank you!
Would you survive a power outage in 26 Below zero? I’d like to think so, but probably not… I’m not sure I’d have the resources prepped to stay warm long enough for it to come back on.
Probably not!
Your description of 26 below intrigues me…
if theres a will theres away id deff at least try so maybe?
I would survive because I have a wood heater and lots of wood available plus I always keep my pantry stocked with staple!!
I love Alaska. Thirty-three years ago right now, I was in Alaska with my parents for about a month, holding Vacation Bible School and Bible camp in various villages. Sometimes I still get homesick for Alaska!
Ha I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t survive it. Thanks for the chance
I am intrigued by your new book, 26 Below. Unfortunately, the sort of situation you described could become reality in the future if there is an attack on the grid, but we can only do so much, and I think that the Lord doesn’t want us to worry. I’ve not been to Alaska yet, but hope to go someday.
Your book looks so good! Adding it to my “to read” list! Thank you for the chance to win! This scavenger hunt is so great!
Whew! I’m not sure I have enough warm clothes to survive that kind of cold for very long.
This book sounds intriguing! And you will be a new author for me. 🙂
I think I have seen your name and books at some point…..you seem vaguely familiar 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win the gift card, and for writing quality Christian fiction
WOW! What a generous prize! Thank you for this opportunity!
Also, forgot to answer the question. No. I don’t think I would make it in those conditions! But, I guess we never know what we can handle until we face it!
Yes, I could survive a power outage in 26 Below with a cozy fireplace!
No, I definitely would not survive a power outage in 26 below zero temps. I am cold all the time, even in much warmer temps.
I’m a huge fan of Terri Blackstock and your book Below 26 sounds very interesting. Thank you for your story!
I doubt I would survive a power outage in 26 Below Zero because I have been dealing with severe anemia and I’ve had four iron infusions and the next ones I get are going to have a little something “extra” to help me even more. I think it’s getting close to time for them again as I’m freezing all the time (even in Middle Mississippi where the heat index has already been over 100° several days) and I’m back to graving and chewing ice (a telltale sign). No Below Zero for me!
Have enjoyed many of her books over the years; Looking forward to the new series.
26 Below sounds so good and the cover grabbed my attention immediately!
I’m excited about this scavenger hunt! It’s fun! Great way to get to know all the authors and to connect on social media.
Thanks so much. I don’t know that I would survive.
Your book looks amazing. I am going to have to get one for my mom and me.
Would I survive a power outage in 26 Below Zero? For as many disaster films as I watch and dystopian novels as I read, you would think so, but I definitely need to improve my survival skills in real life. Not sure how long I’d make it.
This is so fun! Thank you for participating in this scavenger hunt! I look forward to them and enjoy reading all the articles.
Wow, well I’m intrigued! looking forward to reading 26 Below! 🙂
26 Below sounds sooo good! I will definitely be adding it to my ‘to-read’ pile! The coldest temperature I’ve ever felt is 8°, I can’t even fathom a below 0 temperature!🥶
This is so fun to meet new authors. Thanks for the chance to win
I would probably not survive a power outage at 26 below. I’m a wimp when it comes to the cold!
1 – this book sounds intriguing.
2 – in answer to the rafflecop question – totally depends on how long the outage lasts and how much wood I have to burn.
I love the story of how the idea for the book came to you. That’s always a fun part of the writing process.
Absolutely NOT! I wish I could say I would OK, but I know I wouldn’t. I’m too used to modern conveniences and have a hard time when something is not working properly.
This book sounds amazing!! Need it for my school library!
I don’t know that I’d survive a power outage in 26 below. Our furnace kicked the bucket during a polar vortex a few years ago, but we still had power and used space heaters, electric blankets and the oven. 😀 If I lived in Alaska though, I’d probably have a fireplace – so maybe!
probably not!
Thank you for the opportunity to win!
I don’t think I’d survive.
No I definitely would not survive that power outage. I would freeze to death.
I just might… 🙂
Your books look good. I am looking forward to reading them.
I don’t know if I would survive a power outage in 26 below weather.
This sounds like an exciting series. Can’t wait!
Thank you for this opportunity, Kimberley!
I will have to take some time to read about the Million Miles program. At a brief glance, it sounded interesting.
I don’t think I would survive a power outage in such frigid weather!
I’m excited to read this book! I asked my library to purchase it, and they bought 3 copies!!!
I enjoy reading your books. They always intrigue me. 26 Below sounds like a very interesting book.
I did not know you write suspense! I am so excited to read this book.
If I was by myself, I would not survive. With my dad and brothers, I’d at least have a chance.
snuggled up in small cabin with fire and lots of blankets.
Could I survive a 26 degree below deep freeze power outage? As long as it wasn’t more than a week, I’d say, yes. We have emergency provisions and 18th century living skill sets. (We’re reenacting members of the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment of Foot – Graham’s Co. of the French and Indian War.) We won’t starve not freeze to death.
It was so interesting reading about how the series came about! Thank you!
I would do a lot of praying and try my best to survive.
What a generous gift. Thank you!
Would you survive a power outage in 26 Below zero?
Um… not sure. I would definitely bundle up really tight, so I could go outside to get to my friends or neighbors and try to get as many people as I could in the same room (a small room ideally with minimal ventilation to keep the heat in but still have air circulating so we can breathe of course). I would start a fire with household things if no wood was available. I do have a lot of books… 🙁 But honestly I have no frame of reference for 26 degrees below 0, nor have I ever lived anywhere that truly got and stayed cold for any length of time, so I probably wouldn’t have the skills/knowledge to last :/
I would absolutely not survive those conditions, lol! I only recently experienced negative degree temperatures (like 8 below) and that was not a fun time!
Your books set in Alaska sound very interesting.
Well…just might try this suspense book! Looks good!
I would hope so. This California girl doesn’t really know what cold weather is like. 🙂
Oh, I can’t wait to read 26 Below!! It sounds like a real page turner! My husband was in the USAF for 30 years and we were fortunate enough to stationed in Alaska twice, first in Anchorage and then in Fairbanks. I would like to think I would have the skills to survive a power outage at that temperature since I’ve already experienced something similar, though temporary, and have experienced temps colder than -45. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity and for being part of the scavenger hunt!
Thanks for sharing in the Scavenger Hunt — enjoying the introduction to so many authors! Always looking for the next read for Book Club!
I.m not sure ifI would or not. I would certainly do my best. I would most definitely lean on the Lord.
26 Below sounds very intriguing! I don’t think I could survive a power outage of that sort.
This book sounds amazing!
Your book sounds really interesting. I love books that get my mind puzzling.
Uh, no, lol
Sounds interesting! I’m going to be checking to see if my library has it!
Thank you!
Thankfully, my country doesn’t get as cold as 26 below zero…but we do have a wood fire, with plenty of firewood, so I might survive! Maybe. Thanks for the great giveaway!
This book sounds most interesting as I live where it is set. Thanks for being part of the Scavenger Hunt.
And yes I would and have survived power outages at 26 below and lower.
I’m loving this scavenger hunt, it’s fun to meet so many new authors!
It would be very hard to survive a power outage. I live in Texas and our summers are very hot.
Thank you for the wonderful chance. I’m enjoying the hunt. Blessings
Yes I would survive a power outage in -26 below.
Love the cover! This new book sounds so good!
Answering the giveaway comment on blog question…I doubt seriously I’d survive a power outage at 26 below lol
Nope, I’d freeze to death! I’m cold in my house in the winter when it gets below 50 outside.
A power outage at below 26 degrees, i would make it as long as i could, but i don’t think that would be long. lol
I love how you combine your real life experiences with your fictional characters! Excited to read your new book!
It depends. I may drive the people around crazy because I cannot read.
If I could stay in my toasty house with the fireplace (have now) or the woodstove (grew up with) and a supply of wood, I’d be okay. Otherwise, probably not!
Thank you for this opportunity to enjoy more of your books!
Great to meet you Kimberly! 26 Below sounds so intriguing! Thanks host this scavenger hunt. It has been a blast 🙂
I probably would not survive a power outage at 26 below. I am 68 years old and not as tolerant of being either very hot or very cold anymore.
Very likely, I’d not! I do love the cold, but that’s terribly chilly! This book looks really exciting and I can’t wait to read it. *Adding it to my TBR pile now*
This premise sounds so interesting to me. My husband and I visited Alaska last year and I immediately fell in love with the majestic mountains and lively waters.
For context, I live in Texas and it doesn’t often get terribly cold but we have had ice storms in the recent few years that knocked out power and water. We did just fine but we still had electricity (but no water). My parents, on the other hand had no power or water and didn’t fare as well. There was nearly a foot of snow on the ground and there was no way we could get to them, as our roads are NEVER properly prepared for ice or snow. We have plenty of firewood now, so I think we’d survive just fine!
I love your book and am looking forward to the new ones coming!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of 26 Below and also to join the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt.
Loads of fun!
I would hope I would survive a power outage at 26 below! I would want to be in my cabin with firewood, gas stove and the like. By God’s grace I pray I would survive!
I always love doing this scavenger hunt!
I can’t even imagine 26 degrees BELOW zero, 26 degrees ABOVE zero is quite cold enough for me!
Love the scavenger hunt.
I would not survive.
I do not think I would survive a power outage at 26 below. We don’t have a generator. I have lived in states N. Dakota and Wisconsin and we had -80 windchill weather. That’s why we moved to Missouri!
For sure! I love cold weather and we have a survival bag with supplies for emergencies.
Interesting premise for a book
Love these scavenger hunts.
I don’t think I would survive 26 below
26 Below sounds fascinating. Nice learning more about you.
I don’t know! That’s awfully cold and I hate cold weather!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for the opportunity. The new book sounds intriguing.
Love
Your giveaway!
If I had enough blankets and a wood burning stove I might survive.
I am excited to read about Alaska! I went for the first time last summer and really fell in love. I have a much better understanding of the vastness that is Alaska, the beauty of the coast. I can now picture much better what authors are conveying in their books! I can’t wait to read this – our first stop in Alaska was Fairbanks!
Thanks for the opportunity. I love you books
I live in Alaska and have back up heat we would be fine 😉
I would survive. I’m pretty resourceful!
This book sounds amazing! Thank you for the opportunity! I love suspense especially with Christian values!
This premise sounds intriguing, and a cool escape on a hot summer day! 😁
I loved your books in the Daughters of the Mayflower series.
I enjoyed reading your books in the Daughters of the Mayflower series.
The amount of extra cover my family has stored in our walk in closet would give us a good start at surviving 28 below. =)
I’ve recently read a couple of your books and I really enjoyed them. I can’t wait to read more. To answer your question, no, I would not survive. LOL. Thanks for this opportunity
I don’t think I could survive 26 below in a power outage! I don’t think I have enough down blankets to keep me warm.
26 Below looks like a great book that would be hard to put down!
I think I would survive!
Obviously I hope I would survive!! LOL I think if I had supplies and a heat source. I’d just wait it out and read.
I definitely would NOT survive that temperature. I hate being cold, and also too warm. Give me a nice middle-of-the-road temperature, please. LOL
I turned 50 last year. My birthday is next week. I’ll be 51 on Wednesday. No kids, but I have a cat.
Would you survive a power outage in 26 Below zero?
As someone who has a M.S. in Information Assurance. I am confident I would be able to survive.
I do not think I would survive that kind of cold without power but I would sure give it my best!
I’m excited to read 26 below! How fascinating!
Hey Miss Kim! “26 Below” looks like it’ll be an exciting read and can’t wait to check it out.
I would not want to try to!
Hi! I’m not sure I would survive. I get cold very easily. Maybe if I had someone else with me, we could do it together!
I think so…can’t be too much different than living through a Michigan winter 😂 Hot tea, weighted blankets, and layers upon layers of clothes (esp. socks!) required 🙃
I’m from Kentucky, so I’ve only experienced temperatures well below zero a few times in my life. However, my family does have a generator, so at least we would not be without power if the weather were to get to -26. (And it got very, very close around Christmas 2022 and the generator was on for a few hours).
I think I could survive, but I’m not sure for how long! I might need a handsome hero to help keep me alive!😉
Thank you
Oh my Kimberly! I haven’t read any of your books and I’m so excited to start reading them.
26 Below sounds so good!!!
26 below?? Heavens, this southern girl would have to say NO!! I would be totally frostbitten!!
It would be very hard for me to survive 26 below. Hopefully that never happens.
I can safely say I probably would not! 😂😂 I did, however, survive the infamous winter storm of ’21 when practically the whole state of Texas lost power. I think we were without power for about a week with temps in the teens & 20s. I don’t wish to repeat the experience 🥶🥶
I don’t typically gravitate towards thrillers or suspense, but I’m loving the premise for 20 below! I’ll definitely be checking it out!
I can’t wait to read 26 BELOW! Sounds like a riveting and exciting book!
I just recently received some of your books and loved them!
This is out of my typical genre box that I usually read- but it sounds great and worth trying something different!
This book looks so good! I’ve had my eye on it now…hopefully I’ll be able to read it soon!
I don’t think I’d make it too long. I’m kind of a baby when it comes to the cold (even though I live in a cold state)…
I get cold when it’s in the 50’s. So, surviving without heat with it 26 below zero, might be an issue.
I did live in the far east of Russia for a bit, so I do know what it’s like to be cold.
Sounds very interesting
I would hope so!
This book looks phenomenal! The premise is great!