Maximum Security

By Randall L. Frame and Steven Linscott

When a young nursing student was brutally murdered, Bible college student Linscott came forward with a dream he had the night of the murder--a dream that bore similarities to the actual crime. He was... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0891077871
• ISBN13: 9780891077879
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Crossway Books
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Accused, Condemned, Imprisoned, and Set Free

"Maximum Security is Steven Linscott's true story. I first read an earlier account, written in 1986 which tells of his arrest in 1980 for the murder of Karen Ann Phillips. The book "Innocence" by Gordon Haresign is the story behind the questionable investigation, misguided officials, and of miscarried justice. During the ensuing years I have often wondered about the outcome of Steven's destiny. I was deeply troubled by the outcome of the case. Recently I was moved to see if Steven had ever been exonerated. I discovered that he had been set free and that the story of the events leading to his release was chronicled in this book, "Maximum Security." Steve collaborated with Randall L. Frame to record the events from the night of Karen Ann Philips' murder and Steven's dream, through the trial, conviction, sentencing, and incarceration. The book traces the appeals, bonding, and the difficulties of family adjustments during the period following his three and one half years of imprisonment. Steve writes of the parallel of his situation with that of Joseph in the Old Testament. He tells of the lessons he learned as he sought God's purpose, and gained new insights into God's love and grace. July 15, 1992, One week before a scheduled retrial, the state dropped all charges, ending the Linscott family's nearly twelve year nightmare. Steve attributes the outcome to the power of the prayer as he tells of the many faithful Christians banded together over the years praying for him and his family. The book is rich in spiritual insights, discovery, including a perspective on suffering, and some considerations for reform of the criminal justice system.

An eye opener!

Though not everyone can identify with incarceration, everyone identifies with personal injustice, struggles of painful events and learning where God is in the midst of pain. If viewed for the wider lessons, I feel this book is of great benefit. Thanks for sharing your painful journey!