The Hidden Congregation

By William T. Delamar

The Reverend Oxford Christie is called to the nondenominational Church of the One Soul in Philadelphia. But...what happened to the congregation? No one has joined the church for many years. The previous minister’s portrait is now hanging in the basement far from all eyes. Though there is a cemetery, there are no graves for the spouses of the remaining members. Something sinister has taken over the church. But those left behind won’t talk about it. Angel, the church secretary, is clearly hiding something. Nehmi, the caretaker, lurks about, watching Ox’s every move. Ammahn, a visitor, sneaks in and sits in the back pew, never talking to anyone. What is found in the deep recesses of this sanctuary will haunt you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press
• Release date: Nov 18, 2015

William T. Delamar

William T. Delamar was born in Durham, North Carolina, in a home full of books, which ignited a love for reading. In high school, he worked part-time at Duke University Press, further increasing his insatiable desire for literature.   He served in the navy as a weatherman, received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and a master’s degree from Antioch University. After thirty-five years’ experience in hospital organization and development, ranging from methods and procedures examiner to CEO, Delamar became a founding member of the Hospital Management and Information Society. Under his guidance, it grew from twenty-eight members to thousands internationally.   Delamar was on the board of the Philadelphia Writers’ Conference, having served five times as president. His works include: The Hidden Congregation, The Caretakers, Patients in Purgatory, and The Brother Voice. He crossed over to join his wife Gloria in 2022.

Reviews for The Hidden Congregation

[Jeanie Pantelakis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Mystery with MANY twists! Great read!
What a story! You really do not know until the end. I love the depiction of Christie as a typical guy with lots of faith. The mystery unfolds in layers that keeps you turning pages. So impressed.
— CJ Loiacono