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A Treasure Hidden

Thomas Trueblood Β· 1985
86/100
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The first entry in Thomas Trueblood's Erfurt Mystery Series, published by Christian ministry press CSS Publishing in 1985, points toward a European-set faith-oriented thriller β€” an unusual combination that distinguishes it from most Christian fiction of its era. The Erfurt setting suggests Cold War-era intrigue, which is genuinely uncommon in faith-press publishing of the period. That said, honesty requires acknowledging the limits here: plot details, character information, and critical reviews are essentially unavailable online. This is a deeply obscure out-of-print title available only through used book markets with minimal circulation history. The CSS Publishing connection suggests content consistent with faith-affirming values, and the mystery-thriller framing likely includes suspenseful scenarios, but specifics cannot be confirmed. Recommended only for readers actively seeking this kind of niche Christian historical mystery; availability will be the first challenge.

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