Tangle
TANGLE. This story describes life in a retirement village by the sea in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. It includes drama, romance and lively debates by the residents about a number of important life issues. Life at Newlands is never dull. “John Sturt is one of the most interesting – and interested – people…
WRITTEN BY
John Sturt
About This Book
TANGLE. This story describes life in a retirement village by the sea in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. It includes drama, romance and lively debates by the residents about a number of important life issues. Life at Newlands is never dull. “John Sturt is one of the most interesting – and interested – people I know. Which is why I’m delighted he’s authored this novel. ‘Tangle’ is a darn good yarn. And I would never have guessed that life in a retirement village could be so suspenseful.” – John Cooney, Editor-at-large, Grapevine Magazine.
Email: jasturt@xtra.co.nz
Writer: John Sturt
About The Writer
John Sturt
JOHN STURT, and his late wife Agnes, were missionaries in China and PNG for many years. John is still involved with counselling, supervision and spiritual direction. Several of their books have been translated into other languages including Spanish, Norwegian and Urdu. Their joint publications include: A Marriage Enrichment Manual (Christian Care Centre, 1986), Created for Love: Understanding and Building Self-Esteem (DayStar Books), Created for Intimacy: Discovering Intimacy with Yourself, Others and God (Eagle, 1996), Created to be Whole: Becoming the Person You Were Meant to Be (Eagle, 1998), Mentoring for Marriage: A Resource Manual for Pastors, Counsellors and Couples (DayStar Books, 2004), and Healing Encounters: A Guide to Christian Counselling.
Photo: John Sturt
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