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NASHVILLE, July 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- The beginning is the end in New York Times Best-Selling Author Ted Dekker's highly-anticipated new novel, GREEN, otherwise known as "book zero," in the multi-layered CIRCLE series. The tale will be available in bookstores across the country on September 1.

The CIRCLE series--BLACK, RED, and WHITE--has sold more than 700,000 units. Dekker says GREEN is the preferred starting point for new readers and the perfect climax for the countless fans who have experienced BLACK, RED, and WHITE.

"Christian youth are discovering their roots, often for the first time. The tale of redemptive history is full of twists and fantastic romance." says Dekker.

The novels have created a phenomenon that reaches beyond the confined pages. The series challenges the readers' in their faith as shown in the quotes below given by fans of the series:

"I had given up on God and His people and doubted everything I had believed. Re-reading the entire series helped with my healing from the event and helped me see the true God who is personal and aches for us when we are hurt." -- Fan of Circle Series

"I picked up the 1st book of the 'Trilogy' several years ago when ending a bad chapter of life. Through these novels, Jesus was able to get me to see that this life here on earth is not all there is and it's not about me." -- Fan of Circle Series

"Not only did the Trilogy help me see my faith more clearly, but it gave my Dad and I some common ground and helped in keeping him away from the 'dark side.'" -- Fan of Circle Series

Also starting on September 1, Thomas Nelson will release a limited edition 5th Anniversary box set containing the hardcover publications of BLACK, RED, WHITE (which have not been available from retailers for some time) and GREEN. Also, Thomas Nelson will release repackaged editions of the tradepaper editions of BLACK, RED, and WHITE, which will include each respective title's graphic novel in black and white.

Earlier this summer, 500 fans came together in Franklin, TN for Dekker's 3rd Annual event "The Gathering." This one- day event drew fiction fanatics into the worlds of Dekker's tales giving them a taste of his life as a writer.

For more information on the popular fiction writer and to view the details and photos from The Gathering, log on to www.teddekker.com.