Fifteen Minutes - by Karen Kingsbury Paperback

Book Synopsis

From award winning author and #1 New York Times bestselling writer Karen Kingsbury--known for her "signature mix of melodrama, formula, and genuine emotional punch" (Publishers Weekly)--comes an emotional and thought-provoking inspirational romance about character, compromise, and the high price of chasing dreams.

Zack Dylan has a dream. He longs to sing on the biggest stages, for the largest crowds, and he'll do whatever it takes to make it come true. But Zack also made a promise to his college sweetheart when he left Kentucky to compete in a nationally televised singing competition drama: If he succeeded, he wouldn't let fame and faith collide or change who he was.

Overnight, Zack becomes the country's most popular contestant--a rising star in the vein of a young Tim McGraw--embodying the allure of a country music heartthrob. But fame pressures him to compromise and silence his beliefs. As he nears victory, his moral choices bring him to the edge of ruin. Meanwhile, a former reality TV winner confronts her own loss and questions her journey. Can she guide Zack toward personal redemption and help him understand the true cost of stardom?

With piercing insight and emotional depth, Fifteen Minutes is a celebrity culture critique and a powerful spiritual journey about second chances and holding fast to your values amid the spotlight.

Review Quotes

"Bestselling author Kingsbury (The Chance, 2013) drives straight to the heart of her characters as always in this
excellent tale of desire and faith, digging beneath the surface of her plot to fuel an emotionally driven story set within the exciting world of reality TV."-- "Booklist"

"Christian novelist Kingsbury offers a faith-based look at an American Idol-style show and the inherent spiritual risks placed upon the contestants."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Inspirational fiction superstar Kingsbury considers the cost of fame [in] a tale that is sure to cause tears"-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Kingsbury has produced a new riveting page-turner of relatable characters and situations and the best ways to hang on to our faith in a world that no longer sees its value."-- "CBA Retailers + Resources"

About the Author

Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America's favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development as major motion pictures. Karen recently opened her own film company called Kingsbury Productions. The company's first theatrical movie, Someone Like You, is considered one of the most anticipated movies of the year. For more information visit SomeoneLikeYou.movie. Also, the first three seasons of Karen's Baxter Family books are now an original series called The Baxters on Prime Video. Karen and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren.