J. A. Bouma

Joy to the Junction! J. A. Bouma

A Small Town Christmas to Remember




It's the most wonderful time of the year in Mill Creek Junction. The Christmas season roars into the small fictional Midwest town like it does into most of our lives, but in unexpected ways.




Max Blade believes in the good vibes of Saint Nick and what his legend invokes during the season. But when another legend competes with the Jolly Ol' Soul, things get interesting-for Max and the Junction!




Jamal Morgan is smart as a whip-and too smart for his own good during the Christmas season. He's in for what they call a 'life lesson.' Which sometimes is the best gift you could receive.




Johnny Pope, a former priest turned private investigator, stumbles into a caper at his favorite diner. What he discovers is a timely reminder about Christmastime.




For Gideon O'Donnell, love is in the Christmas air. But when he stumbled into the middle of a crime a few days before Christmas, he's reminded how life can turn on a dime.




Lastly, Pastor Peter Daniel Young is responsible for the town Christmas pageant, but it's not coming together quite right. After all his work, he's reminded of a simple lesson he needed to remember.




This collection of five stories will make you laugh and warm your heart-offering some entertainment and inspiration for the season. Joy to the Junction; joy to you and yours!