The Baxters Take One

Two unknown producers struggle to fulfill their dreams to change lives through the power of film. With millions of investors' dollars on the line, everything starts to fall apart and they realize they may be in over their heads. Is it possible to beat the odds and make a movie unlike anything ever done before? Or, will they lose everything in the process?
Could they change the world--before the world changes them? Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of Hollywood with a dream bigger than both of them. Now they have done the impossible: raised enough money to produce a feature film with a message that could change the world. But as Chase and Keith begin shooting, their well-laid plans begin to unravel. With millions of dollars on the line, they make a desperate attempt to keep the film from falling apart--even as a temperamental actress, a botched production schedule, and their own insecurities leave little room for the creative and spiritual passion that once motivated them. Was God really behind this movie after all? A chance meeting and friendship with John Baxter could bring the encouragement they need to stay on mission and produce a movie that will actually change people's lives. In the midst of the questions and the cameras, is it possible to keep things above the line and make a movie unlike anything done before--or is the risk too great for everyone?

• Part of New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury's beloved Baxter series that begins with Redemption, Remember, Return, and Rejoice, now streaming online
• Inspirational women's fiction with plenty of heart and a thread of sweet romance

About the author

#1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller and filmmaker, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels have been developed into major motion pictures.

               With the recent formation of Karen Kingsbury Productions, Karen and her team released their first theatrical feature – Someone Like You in 2024. The movie received the coveted “Certified Hot” from Rotten Tomatoes for its wildly popular audience rating. Her Baxter Family series was developed into a TV series, “The Baxters” now playing on Amazon. Karen and her team are currently working on a theatrical Christmas movie for 2025, and their second theatrical film, slated for 2026. She and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren. Visit her online at karenkingsbury.com; Facebook: @karenkingsburyauthor; Instagram: @karenkingsbury; X: @karenkingsbury; YouTube: @karenkingsbury1; TikTok: @karen_kingsbury

Summary

Two unknown producers struggle to fulfill their dreams to change lives through the power of film. With millions of investors’ dollars on the line, everything starts to fall apart and they realize they may be in over their heads. Is it possible to beat the odds and make a movie unlike anything ever done before? Or, will they lose everything in the process?
Could they change the world—before the world changes them? Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of Hollywood with a dream bigger than both of them. Now they have done the impossible: raised enough money to produce a feature film with a message that could change the world. But as Chase and Keith begin shooting, their well-laid plans begin to unravel. With millions of dollars on the line, they make a desperate attempt to keep the film from falling apart—even as a temperamental actress, a botched production schedule, and their own insecurities leave little room for the creative and spiritual passion that once motivated them. Was God really behind this movie after all? A chance meeting and friendship with John Baxter could bring the encouragement they need to stay on mission and produce a movie that will actually change people’s lives. In the midst of the questions and the cameras, is it possible to keep things above the line and make a movie unlike anything done before—or is the risk too great for everyone?

• Part of New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury's beloved Baxter series that begins with Redemption, Remember, Return, and Rejoice, now streaming online
• Inspirational women's fiction with plenty of heart and a thread of sweet romance

Product details

• Authors: Karen Kingsbury
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.05.2015
• EAN: 9780310342649
• ISBN: 978-0-310-34264-9
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 213 mm x 30 mm
• Weight: 320 g
• Series: Above the Line Series; Above the Line
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature