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  • ABC’s “Final Witness” Pilot to Feature True Story Told in Tyndale’s Terror By Night

    Posted on June 18th, 2012

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    On Wednesday, June 27, the pilot episode of ABC’s television program “Final Witness” will air the true story first related in Tyndale’s 2009 release Terror by Night by Terry Caffey with James Pence. The author is scheduled to be interviewed on Good Morning America and The View that same day, and Nightline on June 26.


    Terror by Night describes the events of March 1, 2008, when Terry Caffey awoke at 3:00 am to find his daughter’s former boyfriend standing in his bedroom with a gun. An instant later the teen and an accomplice opened fire, killing Terry’s wife, his two sons and wounding him multiple times, before setting the house ablaze. Terry was able to escape the house and crawl 400 yards to the neighbor’s house for help, knowing he would never see his family again.

    In 2009 Tyndale House Publishers published Caffey’s memoir, written with James Pence, the incredible true story of a modern day Job who lost everything but through faith in God has seen his life restored.

    After losing his family and learning of his daughter Erin’s involvement in the crime, Terry fell into deep depression and planned to kill himself, but God intervened. Upon visiting his burned out property, Terry noticed a scorched scrap of paper from one of his wife’s books, Blind Sight.
    That page felt like a direct message from God, and it turned Terry’s life around. Terry is now remarried, the adoptive father of two young sons, and working to rebuild his relationship with his 17-year-old daughter, who is currently serving two life sentences in a Texas state penitentiary for her involvement in the crimes.

    Visit the book website for more information – http://www.terrorbynightthebook.com

    We’re giving away 10 copies of Terror By Night, fill out the form below to enter.

     

    • Anne Alexander

      WOW talk about adversity and restoration.
      GOD BLESS<
      Anne
      The whole family would benefit from reading this book.

    • Bj & Brandy Mills

      I had the Opportunity to read the book Terror by night. What a true blessing GOD has done in Bro Terry’s life . The Book was so moving and inspirational I could not put it down . Also I had the opprotunity to meet Bro Terry in person and the whole time he was speaking nothing but life into everyone present. GOD is Good !!!!

    • http://www.facebook.com/ami.hooperknox Ami Hooper-Knox

      Amazing story of forgiveness and believing in the power of God’s love. Terry is a dynamic speaker and I have been blessed to hear him speak on his story.

    • Gene Lindsey

      I have read “Terror By Night” and think it is a very inspiration book and a must read! I have given several copies to friends and they too were blessed. My wife and I have the joy of being friends with Terry, Sonja, Blake and Tanner and know their heart for God and reaching people with the Gospel. “Terror By Night” will ministry to anyone wanting a closer walk with God and is also a great took to help reach people for Christ.,

    • Sandra Mahaffey

      I met Terry and Sonja Caffey at a dinner for Pastors and Deacons in Terrell, Tx.. At that time my husband purchased Terror By Night for me to read. It is such a gripping story that brings you right to the edge, where I realized that everyday I have a face to face encounter with God and it is up to me to choose what direction I will take from there. I pray that those who read it will find God in every paragraph…I have several family members that have borrowed it and read it, and we feel a connection with Terry because of his pain, survival and understanding of God’s sovereignty and power.

    • Rosiebane

      I read “Terror By Night” It was such an amazing book I couldn’t put it down. It was one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. I recommended this book to all my friends. I have had the privilege to become friends with Terry and I can tell you this he is a walking, breathing testimony of forgiveness.

    • Deuxfishes

      I read Terror By Night on my Verizon tablet and it is one of the most inspiring and moving books I have ever read. You won’t want to put it down. I was able to meet Terry Caffey when he spoke at my church and he is as humble and real as he is portrayed in his book. His book proves God is with us in anything we may face, and Terry is an excellent example of faith in God. James Pence is an excellent author.

    • Cherie Gipson

      Great book. A must read . Terry is an awesome example of who a Christian should be even through the valley’s of life. I couldn’t put the book down. You read it and realize, “my problems aren’t so big after all”.

    • http://www.facebook.com/mitsy.owens Mitsy Cherry Owens

      I bought the book at one of Terry’s speakings and read it, and I hate to read! I read the book in two days and when i finished the book i loaned it out to friends to read. One of my friends daughters took the book to Nicaragua on a Mission trip. The book was used in part of the mission trip. I asked her for the book when she got back and it had gotten lost between there and here, so now i am with out the book!! I pray that Terry and his family continue to do their work for God and many lives get saved from his testimony!!!

    • Lara6366

      I read “Terror By Night” when it first came out. It was a very bittersweet, hard book to read. Penny and Terry and their children were/are very very good friends of my family and me. Terry and Penny were my children’s youth ministers and they were so very close to my children and me. Erin and Amber, (my daughter) were more like sisters than friends. And Tyler and Bubba were the sweetest, most polite young boys ever!
      When I was reading this book, It was like I was there. Everyone mentioned, I know. And everyone that knows or have ever met Terry Caffey KNOWS that he is a man of God. I feel so blessed to even know anyone like Terry. He is such a wonderful man with a heart as big as Texas! I thank my Lord that Terry is spreading the word and still working with youth. I am so happy that Terry was blessed again with yet again, another wonderful beautiful wife Sonya and 2 sons.
      This book is a MUST READ and I recommend it to everyone!

    • Christy Shaffer

      Terror By Night is a powerful book about Bro. Terry & his family’s tragic night. Bro. Terry is such a blessing to me & my family. God help use Bro. Terry to lead my son to the Lord during our church’s revival meeting. We love Bro. Terry & his sweet family & pray that God will continue to use him & his ministry.

    • Melissa Benton

      ‘Terror By Night’ is an awesome book and a must-read! It has all of the elements that make it unforgettable and life changing. It is a true story – I have known Terry for years and I knew the family that he lost. Terry tells his story with so much truthfulness, honesty, and emotion. You will grieve, cry… and laugh at the humorous parts. Most importantly, Terry has allowed God to turn the devastating tragedy into a tremendous testimony that is inspiring to others who are experiencing difficult times, and his example of forgiveness encourages others to find forgiveness in their own lives. Many lost souls have found salvation in Jesus Christ through Terry’s amazing story. I highly recommend this book!

    • Clgbizz

      Great book from my sweet friend. You HAVE to read it. You won’t be able to put it down.

    • Don Shaffer

      This book is a blessing and so is Bro. Terry. I have bought copies of this book and have given it to people for help and encouragement. I have been blessed getting to know Bro. Terry Caffey and I am thankful for his ministry and how God is using him.

    • Barbara Arnett

      I read “Terror By Night”. It is the most inspiring book I have ever read. It is so well written, and is hard to lay down before finishing it. I have learned so much about foregiveness and the amazing way that God uses His children to help others. Terry Caffey is definatley a “modern day Job”.