The Logan Murdock Trilogy

Faith. Fear. Survival.

Over 500+ pages of heart-stopping wilderness survival and spiritual warfare. The river washes away the fear, but only faith can fight the darkness.

Book 1
Book 2
Book 3

Heart-Stopping Action

"Fast-paced action that hooks teen boys and men who usually hate reading."

Authentic Faith

"Zero profanity or 'preachiness'—just authentic, gritty faith in the real world."

Real Survival

Written with the realism of a wilderness guide. The danger is real.

The Awakening
Book One

The Awakening

The River Between Fear And Faith

The Escape. Trapped by an abusive stepfather, 16-year-old Logan has a plan: escape down the treacherous Batchawana River. But the wilderness is cruel, and the rapids are deadly. Guided by a mysterious presence he calls "Good Ole Joe," Logan’s physical fight for survival becomes a battle for his soul.

The Wilderness Watch
Book Two

The Wilderness Watch

Some Battles Are Fought in the Open. Others in the Shadow of Grace.

The Warrior Rises. Five years later, Logan is no longer running. He is the Ghost Walker. When a human trafficking ring strikes close to home, capturing the woman he loves, Logan must use his Ojibwe tracking skills and his battle-hardened faith to hunt down an enemy that hides in the shadows.

Dead Reckoning
Book Three

Dead Reckoning

When the Lost are Found, The Real Journey Begins

The Final Stand. Framed for murder. Locked in maximum security. The love of his life vanished. Logan must break out of prison to save her. It is the ultimate test of "unrelenting grace" as the trilogy explodes in a finale of fire, ice, and redemption.

Paul Schmidt
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Paul Schmidt

Exploring faith, hope, and transformation through fiction, devotionals, and messages that resonate. Paul's writing bridges the gap between gritty survival action and profound Christian growth.

"I write for the reluctant reader—fast-paced action that hooks teen boys and men, grounded in a faith that fights."

The power of God to complete what He begins is awesome. I've experienced it in my life and continue to feel that power chiseling away at me.

Paul Schmidt
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