Gone in an Instant, released on April 1, quickly became a #1 Amazon bestseller.

God, thank you for showing me your power and blessing me with a #1 Hot New Release on Amazon in Death, Grief, and Spirituality. I also want to thank everyone who supported me in this accomplishment. You are loved and appreciated.

What is this book about?

In 2017 my son was murdered and in the days and months that followed, I had to face the horror of losing my son and forgiving his killer. Gone in an Instant is that story and I believe it will give hope to anyone who needs to forgive that person in their life who’s impossible to forgive. You’ll also find the self-help you need and the grief steps after child loss.

How can my book help you? Gone in an Instant can help you if

• There’s a person you just can’t figure out how to forgive.
• You forgive but slip back into unforgiveness.
• You want to be free, once and for all, of all the things you haven’t forgiven yourself for.
• You’ve lost a loved one and don’t want to continue living.
• You feel like you are all alone and no one cares about you.
• You want help, but you don’t know where to turn.

What are readers saying about Gone in an Instant?

Here are a few reviews:

Patti Townley-Covert 5.0 out of 5 stars Be Set Free!

Sometimes we’ll do whatever we can to make a person love us. At the other extreme, maybe we’ll refuse to forgive a person who makes self-destructive choices with the potential to destroy us. Through “Gone in an Instant,” Tammy Horvath reveals a past filled with dysfunction, a grief no mother should bear, and the horrendous consequences of another’s life-altering actions. Yet despite intense pain, she’s set free from the past while developing the ability to love the unloveable and forgive the unforgiveable. This book will change lives.

Jane Daly 5.0 out of 5 stars Not Sure I Could Forgive

On the day her son was killed, Tammy entered into a club whose membership no mother willingly enters. The loss of a child is the worst. My son died from cancer at the age of 30. If the circumstances had been different, I would have struggled with forgiveness. Like Tammy, my faith in Jesus sustains me years later. This book is a heartfelt and poignant story of the power of forgiveness and redemption.

S. Raymond 5.0 out of 5 stars Faith in the face of affliction

What does it take to forgive your son’s murderer? Well for Tammy Horvath it is her faith in God and her personal strength. Having struggled through life with many horrendous family issues, Tammy always got up and brushed herself off, ready to begin again.
Tammy sets a standard for resilience in the face of adversity. She has had the strength to look back on her life and write about the struggles she faced in the hope of helping others find it in their hearts to forgive those who have hurt her in her book “Gone in an Instant.” I strongly recommend this book.
I was privileged to receive an advance copy of this book prior to its publication.

Michael K 5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for anyone committed to deepening their faith.

GONE IN AN INSTANT is an insightful account of a mother’s struggles in marriage and raising her child, with timely and helpful spiritual passages interjected throughout. Time should be taken to contemplate the readings as the story unfolds.

A heartbreaking story, but one that needs to be told, her ability to demonstrate true forgiveness is a model for others to follow, and her path to inner peace is a guide to see others through a similar crisis.

The passion and honesty the author expresses as she opens her heart is an inspiration and a beacon of hope to anyone struggling with parental issues. A must-read for anyone committed to deepening their faith.

K Storme 5.0 out of 5 stars How God Brings Healing In The Midst of Loss

A strong example of how God loves us, even in our sin. I loved reading this story and seeing the power of love overwhelm in the face of evil. I recommend this book for anyone who’s lost a loved one; perhaps you can find some comfort in it while you see the truth. I liked it so much, I grabbed the audiobook version, too, since you get a pretty serious discount if you buy the ebook. 🙂

Lori Keesey 4.0 out of 5 stars Forgiveness

Tammy has done an admirable job telling her story of loss and trauma. She should be commended for her honesty. Forgiveness is at the heart of recovery and the author does a wonderful job of demonstrating that.

Jennie Johnson 5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful story of overcoming tragedy with love.

Tammy’s book Gone In an Instant is a poignant, unabashedly honest story about forgiveness…for herself, her son, deceased husband, parents, and a troubled young man who killed her only child. It’s for any professional working with distressed families to better understand the reasons for puzzling behaviors and choices. Her story would make a dynamic Christian movie about redemption. A must read!

Jennie Johnson, RN-BC, PhD
Author of Helping the Hurting: Nursing Ministry in the Body of Christ

Elfriede C. 5.0 out of 5 stars Forgiving is possible!

The book Gone in an Instant gives you a deep look into the author’s life, heart, spiritual life and her relationship with almighty God. Her story of her journey to forgive the killer of her son is an encouragement to anyone who has lost a child to murder. It will help you find the strength to forgive.
I would like to quote a powerful statement she made in her book: “Forgiveness is like an anchored ship. You need to lift the anchor before you can start moving in any direction or change direction. You cannot steer a ship with the anchor in place, but it becomes effortless to steer the ship once you lift the anchor. In the same way, in order to forgive, you need to choose to forgive.”
Tammy also clearly explains the saving grace of our Lord.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who is struggling to forgive.

Kathi Miller 5.0 out of 5 stars God’s love and forgiveness is neverending.

I just finished reading this book and although it brought many tears to my eyes, it was a wonderful testimony to God and His undying love, mercy and grace, that He gives us each day. May God continue to bless you as you show His love and forgiveness to others.