Prayer warrior, Tessa Ryan, receives an unusual message which results in the opening of a twenty-six-year old cold case. Joining forces with Detective Parker and Detective Taylor of the Morrigan, Oklahoma Police Department, Tessa inadvertently places herself in the crosshairs of a maniacal murderer. The investigation of the brutal crime creates unexpected discoveries of corruption within the normally quiet, sleepy town. An unlikely friendship develops between Tessa and the demented killer’s wife. Tessa’s new friend goes on a truth mission studying the personality disordered psychopath’s behavior. Detective Jack Parker becomes enamored of Tessa’s strengths and abilities. Working together, they make a dynamic duo. AWAKENING FROM TERROR is the first novel of the Awakening Series. Author Debbie Ellis is on a mission to help create awareness of narcissistic sociopaths and abusers. Through the book’s characters, she tells of her personal experiences, as she weaves truth within the novel’s fictional story.