About the Book

Book: Trapped in Yosemite

Author: Dana Mentink

Genre: Christian Fiction

Release Date: February 27, 2024

When a massive earthquake levels the region, secrets and unknown dangers are exposed…

The ground in still-icy Yosemite National Park isn’t stable, and K-9 handler Von Sharpe fears the worst. But his worries are pushed aside when he sees an SUV viciously forced off the road…with his ex-fiancée at the wheel. It’s only when Stella Rivers steps out of the vehicle that the very ground under their feet cracks and breaks with the onslaught of a terrifying earthquake.

When her meeting with a mysterious client is ambushed, Stella witnesses the man being gunned down by a sniper and becomes a target herself. With the threat of aftershocks triggering landslides and floods, the new mom has no choice but to run to save her baby girl—even if it means teaming up with the man who has no idea he fathered her child.

Trapped in a dangerously unstable wilderness with a killer closing in, Von and Stella are running out of time to get to safety. And every fissure reveals a new secret that will shake them to their foundation…

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About the Author

Dana Mentink is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two-time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and the recipient of a Holt Medallion. She’s written over fifty titles in the suspense, lighthearted romance and mystery genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense and Poisoned Pen Press.

More from Dana

I won’t ever forget October 17^th, 1989. I was finished with my student teaching duties, chatting with my mother while we watched the World Series. It was an epic matchup of two Bay Area teams. As we watched, the floor lurched and the entire house began to rattle and pitch. We ran outside and watched the street undulate like ocean waves. We’d later come to learn it was a 6.9 earthquake on the Loma Prieta fault. The shaking only lasted 20 seconds but 63 people were killed, 3,757 were reported injured and 12,053 displaced. The damage estimates reached as high as $10 billion, with 18,306 houses leveled. Approximately 2,575 businesses were impacted and 147 were destroyed. The part I will remember most was the collapse of a section of the freeway in Oakland which trapped people in the pancaked structure. I remember watching the close space rescue teams work night and day to find survivors.

Little did I know that memorable event would someday lead to a book! This novel combines the iconic California setting of Yosemite and the big fear buried deep in every California’s mind…the big one, the massive earthquake we know will be coming someday. Of course you know there will be a happy ending in the novel, but I hope you will feel the edge of your seat suspense that keeps you turning pages. God bless you, dear readers!

Interview with Dana

Share something your readers wouldn’t know about you.

I am madly passionate about plants. Then again, people who follow me on social media may already know this.

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

Earnest, nutty, compassionate

What book is currently on your bedside table?

Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard

What has been your favorite part of the publishing journey?

The people I’ve met along the way have been brilliant. Readers, writers and agents/editors have all blessed my life.

Can you share with us something about the book that isn’t in the blurb?

Yosemite is a very special place for the Mentink clan. We’ve visited many times and we have plans to scatter my brother in laws ashes there.

Does one of the main characters hold a special place in your heart? If so, why?

I feel for Stella with the particular loss she’s experienced. It takes a lot of strength to fight emotionally while you’re supporting a child.

What were the highlight or key challenges you faced when writing this book?

 The biggest challenge was that my long time editor Emily Rodmell announced that she was leaving during the process of producing this book. I was crushed, as she edited all of my LIS titles. Fortunately, she worked super hard to complete the edits so we could finish the book together.

What is the key theme and/or message in the book?

As with any Mentink novel, the theme is forgiveness, trust in the Lord, and making the most of the blessings He has given us.

Where can readers find out more about you and your books?

      Newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/b8q0y5

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dana.mentink

      Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Dana-Mentink/e/B001JRXHXK/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1540739147&sr=8-2-ent

            Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/dana-mentink

            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana_mentink/

Any current or upcoming projects you’d like to tell us about?

I’m really having a ball writing a six book bloodhound series for Love Inspired Suspense. The first book, Tracking the Truth, comes out in March. Thanks for having me!

Blog Stops

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, March 21

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, March 21

Bigreadersite, March 21

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, March 22 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 22

Texas Book-aholic, March 23

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 23

Lakesidelivingsite, March 24

Pause for Tales, March 24

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 24

Betti Mace, March 25

The Sacred Line, March 25

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 26

Daysong Reflections, March 26

EmpowerMoms, March 27

Life, Love, Writing, March 27

Cover Lover Book Review, March 28

A Good Book and Cup of Tea, March 28

Blogging With Carol, March 28

Tell Tale Book reviews, March 29

Simple Harvest Reads, March 29 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

For Him and My Family, March 30

Splashes of Joy, March 30

Blossoms and Blessings, March 31

To Everything There Is A Season , March 31

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, March 31

Holly’s Book Corner, April 1

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, April 1

Life on Chickadee Lane, April 2

Labor Not in Vain , April 2

Lily’s Corner, April 3

Lights in a Dark World, April 3

Little Homeschool on the Prairie, April 3

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away the grand prize package of a $100 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/2a8f5/trapped-in-yosemite-celebration-tour-giveaway