Vikki Kestell

Vikki Kestell is an author known for crafting immersive narratives that resonate deeply with readers, often eliciting praise for her relatable characters and compelling plotlines. With a background in organizational learning and instructional technologies, she holds a PhD and transitioned from a multifaceted career spanning government, academia, and corporate sectors to pursue writing full time. Her dedication to storytelling is evident in her ability to transport readers into the worlds she creates, a quality frequently highlighted in reader testimonials.

Kestell’s writing is characterized by its emotional depth and ability to blend realism with uplifting themes. Her works span multiple genres, though she is particularly recognized for her ability to weave intricate character-driven stories. Beyond her novels, she is an accomplished speaker and teacher, sharing her expertise with audiences. She resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her husband, Conrad Smith. While details of specific titles are not provided, her reputation for crafting engrossing fiction underscores her impact on readers who describe her books as both captivating and transformative.
Girls from the Mountain Books
# Title Year
1 Tabitha 2015
2 Tory 2017
3 Sarah Redeemed 2018
Laynie Portland Books
# Title Year
1 Spy Rising 2019
2 Retired Spy 2019
3 Renegade Spy 2019
4 Spy Resurrected 2020
5 Vyper 2023
Nanostealth Books
# Title Year
1 Stealthy Steps 2015
2 Stealth Power 2017
3 Stealth Retribution 2017
4 Deep State Stealth 2018
5 Stealth Insurgence 2021
6 Stealth Triumph 2022
7 Stealth Genesis 2022
Nanostealth Books in Chronological Order
# Title Year
1 Stealth Genesis 2022
2 Stealthy Steps 2015
3 Stealth Power 2017
4 Stealth Retribution 2017
5 Deep State Stealth 2018
6 Stealth Insurgence 2021
7 Stealth Triumph 2022
A Prairie Heritage Books
# Title Year
1 A Rose Blooms Twice 2012
2 Wild Heart on the Prairie 2013
3 Joy on This Mountain 2013
4 The Captive Within 2013
5 Stolen 2014
6 Lost Are Found 2014
7 All God's Promises 2016
8 The Heart of Joy 2017
9 A Prairie Heritage 2017
10 Rose of RiverBend 2021
The Tahoe Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Number 1 with a Bullet 2024
2 Be Quick or Be Dead 2025
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Christian and the Vampire 2014
Growing Up in God Books
# Title Year
1 Spiritual Maturity 2012
2 Godly Emotional Maturity 2012
3 Led by the Spirit 2012
4 By a New and Living Way 2012
5 How to Belong to a Church and Love It 2012
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 I Can't Hear You 2025
Vikki Kestell Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Inspired 2017