The Difference Maker

About The Difference Maker:

Filled with sports action, laughs, and truth, The Difference Maker is a novel targeting teenage guys.

While 16-year-old basketball phenom, Justin “Brother” Maker, plans to lead his team to the state championship, he boldly claims his bigger purpose is to make a difference in people's lives.

While others talk, Brother lives to be The Difference Maker . Can he reach Brock, the 6-8 power forward, who lives and breathes only basketball? Will he win over cheerleader Brittany, skeptic of all things Christian? Can he help his mom and youngest brother, Mark deal with grief, while wrestling with middle brother Jimmy's jealousy?

Sure, he's the messiah who's going to lead Southside Christian Academy to success on the basketball court. But is he more?

Here's what The Difference Maker characters have to say about Brother Maker:

“Best high school basketball player I've seen. Buckets and dimes all day. 20 points, 10 assists per.” --Ryan Banks, 6-2 small forward teammate.

“The kid's a leader, born to play basketball. He can play at any D-1 school he wants. Someday, he's gonna' play in the League, too.” --Coach Jackson

“Yeah, he can ball, no doubt. But he's gonna be the Billy Graham of our generation.”

--Brock Peterson, 6-8 power forward and Escalade-drivin' rich kid.

“He thinks he's God's gift to the world. But it's all about him. Don't believe the hype.” --Jimmy Maker, 15-year-old younger brother and wanna-be comedian.

“Maybe he is God's gift to the world.” --Mark Maker, 10-year-old brother.

“He's a miracle-worker.” --Brittany Rose, cheerleader.

“Take it or leave it, I am who I am.” --Brother Maker

Who do you say he is?

The Difference Maker is now available through Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and Christian bookstores nationwide.