Adam Howard
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Adam Howard
by Adam Howard
In the quiet town of Marshpoint, where time-honored traditions still matter and neighbors watch out for one another, a storm is brewing-and it's not just the weather. When a beloved elderly widow named Martha Wynn receives notice that she must leave her home to make way for a lucrative development, the townspeople are shaken. But while others whisper and wring their hands, one man chooses to act.
Bristo Hudson, local clockmaker and gentleman of principle, senses that something is not right. As he digs into the past, Bristo uncovers a trail of forgotten records, family secrets, and a spiritual battle that runs deeper than property lines. With the town divided and powerful voices pressuring for progress, Bristo must rely on truth, faith, and courage to stand for the vulnerable-before it's too late.
Full of mystery, heart, and timeless values, The Widow's Burden is the second short story in the Bristo Hudson Chronicles. This inspiring tale combines a small-town setting with themes of justice, compassion, and community resilience. Young readers and adults alike will be drawn to Bristo's unwavering commitment to doing what's right, even when the cost is high.
More than just a story, this book includes a devotional reflection, a secret message challenge, and a bonus letter from Bristo to the reader-encouraging them to live with integrity, speak up for others, and be a light in their community.
If you believe that heroes still wear vests and carry pocket watches-and that standing for truth never goes out of style-you'll love joining Bristo on his next adventure.
Perfect for ages 8-14 and fans of historical fiction, mysteries, and faith-based stories that make a difference.
Author of faith-filled fiction and devotionals that stir the heart, spark courage, and point readers to hope.
Adam Howard is a storyteller, worship pastor, and founder of Truly Salty Publishing. Blending heartfelt narratives with timeless truth, his books explore the power of faith, legacy, and redemption. Whether writing biblical fiction like The Warrior’s Song, devotional works like Heart of Faith, or middle-grade adventures in The Bristo Hudson Chronicles, Adam crafts stories that inspire readers to live with purpose and stand firm in their faith. His passion is to raise up a generation of worshipers, leaders, and truth-tellers—through books, music, and ministry. Adam lives on the Georgia coast with his wife Marcia, their two children, and his ever-growing stack of story ideas. When he’s not writing or leading worship, you’ll find him dreaming up new ways to help families, churches, and kids live salty, faith-forward lives.
Living Awake to the Nearness of God
We were not created to strive for God’s presence.
We were created to live aware of it.
In a distracted and hurried world, many believers have traded awareness for activity and nearness for noise. The Theology of Presence is an invitation to return.
This is not a call to do more.
It is an invitation to remain.
Redeemed by Innocence
Barabbas was a man the world had already condemned — a murderer, a rebel, a man marked by chains and shame. Yet in the shadow of the Cross, he found a mercy deeper than his guilt and a freedom he could not earn.
Walk the broken roads with Barabbas. Witness the weight of undeserved grace.
This is a story for every soul who has ever feared their past would define them — and every heart brave enough to believe that God’s mercy speaks louder than their scars.
