About the Book

Book: The Road Unveiled Author: Tim Bishop Genre: FICTION / Christian / Contemporary FICTION / Romance / Action & Adventure Release Date: November 4, 2025 Two wounded hearts. Long, winding roads. And second chances neither saw coming. Lauren Baumgartner pedals toward Yellowstone National Park, anticipating a grand celebration when she reaches the Atlantic Ocean. But when her wedding plans collapse, old wounds resurface—and a haunting secret still holds her heart hostage. Traveling alone with bear spray and a one-woman tent, she shares the highway with motorcyclists bound for a massive rally, including gang members who eye her as theirs for the taking. Doug Zimmer, another lone cyclist, is grappling with loss and wondering if anyone will be alongside him when he figures out what’s next. He isn’t the only one drawn to Lauren’s vitality and spirit. But Lauren may already be in too deep. What she faces on the Golden Prairie Indian Reservation tests her courage—and her faith—more than anything she encountered as a missionary in Uganda. A woman with a secret and a man healing from loss pedal the rugged roads of the American West on a quest for love and purpose that leads to unexpected horizons.

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About the Author

After a thirty-year career in business, Tim Bishop left his corporate treasurer position, married his dream girl, and embarked with her to parts unknown—on bicycles. Ten thousand miles later, the first-time newlyweds have written four books about their cycling adventures. Their devotional, Wheels of Wisdom, won four first-place book awards. Publishers Weekly dubbed it “a road map for life.” Tim’s first novel, The Persistent Road, won the Ames Award in General Fiction. The award acknowledges excellent books that encourage living a courageous and obedient Christian life, especially under challenging circumstances. The audiobook edition of The Persistent Road was selected as a Selah Award finalist. Tim volunteers as a coach for a ministry that reaches people who are dealing with challenging life issues. He has written numerous articles for various Christian content providers. A graduate of the University of Maine, a CPA, and a three-time Maine chess champion, Tim and his wife, Debbie, live in Middle Tennessee.

More from Tim

What is Christian Fiction? I categorize my latest novel, The Road Unveiled, as Contemporary Christian Fiction. With the story set in modern times, the contemporary part makes sense. But just what is Christian Fiction? Is it a story with characters—and exclusively for readers—who espouse Christian values, believe in God, and exercise faith in Jesus Christ? Is it content fabricated to preach biblical truth? Or is it an entertaining tale so sanitized it won’t offend even the most sensitive of believers, even if it resembles little of what goes on in the world? Maybe it’s all the above. Or a touch of each. I recently told my wife, Debbie, “I don’t write fantasy.” I wasn’t referring to genre but to placating readers who want only entertainment, escapism, and content that reinforces their beliefs. They’re looking for happily ever after in a world with far too little of it. I like happy endings too. And I see entertainment as essential in fiction because a novelist must keep readers engaged if he hopes to influence them. But I want my stories to have redeeming qualities beyond mere entertainment. Rereading my bio recently reminded me of this. It says, “Tim writes to create content that can change people’s lives.” That’s a tall order, but I wouldn’t be publishing books at my stage of life unless I wanted to touch a reader. In The Road Unveiled, I promise I’ll take you on a journey. And certain parts of it won’t be easy. I want you to feel the pain of my characters’ relational woes so you can rejoice when they grow through them. If I can bring sweat to your brow as we climb steep ascents, you can bask in the magnificent surroundings and feel the rewarding rush when we sail down the other side. And if you feel the chill down your spine when danger looms, you’ll savor the peace at deliverance even more. I’ll invite you to grapple with challenging cultural issues, too, so you can reconsider them with a fresh perspective. Could the difficulties we navigate with these characters make us all a little more compassionate, more aware of injustices, and more appreciative of everything God created for us? Could the nuance of a Bible passage jump from the pages of this story and smack us in the noggin? Maybe, like my protagonist, we’ll gain a better awareness of the toxic effects of a deep secret. Strap on your helmets because we’re going for a ride. I don’t guarantee it will be smooth, but I do believe it will be worthwhile. Yes, I hope the story will entertain you. But I also want to leave you with something to think about, something that will stick with you long after you close the book. I sure hope I’ve accomplished that, but you’re the judge!

Interview with the Author

What helps you to write? Do you eat snacks, listen to music?

I need peace and quiet with few interruptions to write well. And a notion of where the story needs to go. If I have those two things, I’m set. Sometimes, I’ll sequester myself in the library stacks or close my door at home so I can find a better writing space. The larger the block of time I have, the deeper I can dive. The direction of the story isn’t usually a problem once I’m into it, even though I don’t use a written or rigid outline. If I have the overarching themes and character arcs in my head, I’ll work with those.

If you could travel back in time, what time period would you go to?

Don’t get me wrong, I love technology and what it has done for us. But sometimes I would like to return to a slower, simpler time when people made more time for one another. I’m guilty of not doing that myself. And a time when people had more respect for God. I wouldn’t want to go back too far in time because I like modern conveniences. So maybe that puts me in the post-WWII era, say, the 1950s?

What is your favorite book and why?

Sorry for the Sunday school answer, but hands down, I like the Holy Bible. It’s a history book, an inspirational pick-me-up, and a guidebook for relating to other people. It explains about God and His love for us. What would we do without it?

What is one thing readers would be surprised to learn about you?

I am the world’s slowest reader. That’s not an asset in this profession, but I do pay attention to details!

Share with me a few of your favorite things.

I’m an online coach for a ministry that seeks to share the Gospel with people who chat on its portal from across the globe. I get the best highs when the Holy Spirit uses me as a vessel to touch the lives of other people in a profound way. Nothing beats explaining the Gospel to someone and having them pray to accept Christ. Other chatters are overwhelmed with a problem they don’t know how to handle. Just listening and reflecting on their situation can relieve them and restore their hope. When I really connect with someone and feel the Spirit helping them through me . . . well, there’s nothing quite like it!