Happily Managing a Household of Boys: JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Special Target by Jerusha Agen

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Special Target by Jerusha Agen

Special Target JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Special Target by Jerusha Agen, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Special Target
Author: Jerusha Agen
Publisher: ‎ SDG Words, LLC
Release Date: March 26, 2026
Genre: Christian Suspense Thriller

She’s trying to save the boy’s life. What if he’s supposed to save hers?

For tough-as-nails Chicago social worker Ashley Sorenson, it’s nothing new to risk her life for hurting children. Seeing innocent kids suffer every day may have made her a little cynical, but she’ll stop at nothing to rescue children from miserable circumstances.

But Ashley faces a special challenge when Matthew Borden, a sixteen-year-old with Down syndrome, is orphaned. Finding a suitable foster home for the boy becomes the least of her problems when someone starts threatening her and Matthew.

The sudden appearance of a mysterious FBI agent confirms Ashley’s growing suspicions that Matthew is no ordinary teen. The boy she thought no one wanted is wanted by many…dead or alive.

Dodging danger at every turn, Ashley races to find the secrets that could save Matthew’s life. When the truth unearths her own dark past and threatens more than their lives, the God Matthew trusts may be her only hope for rescue.

A gripping and gritty standalone Christian suspense thriller from the bestselling author of the Guardians Unleashed Series.

Christian Suspense is a genre that I truly enjoy. Special Target by Jerusha Agen is the most recent book in this genre that I have read. I have read many books by Jerusha Agen and I was excited for a new release by her!

The storyline grabbed my attention immediately and I couldn't stop reading until I finished. The setting takes place in Chicago and the main character is Ashley Sorenson, who is a Social Worker. She loves her job and will fight for the rights of the Children that she works with. A new client, Matthew Borden, might just be the toughest, yet greatest, challenge of her career yet. Matthew is a 16yr old orphan with Down Syndrome. Matthew recently lost both of his parents and Ashley has been tasked with finding him a Foster Home. Ashley is put on alert when an FBI Agent, Tiernan, is sent to protect Matthew. Ashley and Tiernan work together to figure out who could be after Matthew and why they would be targeting him. Ashley is not only helping Matthew, but Matthew's situation is helping her. Ashley begins to come to terms with her past and healing is starting. Tiernan, a devout man of faith, is also an encouragement to Ashley. The story is one of Healing, Trusting God and helping others. I would Highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Suspense Fiction! WONDERFUL BOOK!

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Jerusha Agen is a Christy Award finalist who imagines danger around every corner but knows God is there, too. So naturally, she writes suspense infused with the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. Jerusha loves to hang out with her big furry dogs and little furry cats, often while reading or watching movies. Find more of Jerusha’s thrilling, fear-fighting stories at JerushaAgen.com.

(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Special Target, a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card and a Special Target mug, notebook, and magnet!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight March 30, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 6, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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