After reading a good true story, it’ll challenges our beliefs at times, forcing us to ask questions like, “why are we here?” or “How safe are we Really, in our home?” and at times challenging our beliefs “Could that possibly be real? Terry eventually went back to work at a medical supply company. An instant later the teen opened fire, killing Terry's wife, his two sons, and wounding him 12 times, before setting the house ablaze. Chuckie was an 18 year-old high school student and boyfriend of the 16 year-old Erin. In just 1 short year Terry Caffey looses his whole family, his home, all his worldly goods, and his faith in the almighty. As a new Christian, Ty … The book he wrote about the tragedy was very good and inspirational. At 3:00 a.m. on March 1, 2008, Terry Caffey awoke to find his daughter’s boyfriend standing in his bedroom with a gun. i have so much respect for the author as he rehashed his various traumas in order to write this book, all so that he could reach people in need of faith restoration. To see what your friends thought of this book, Terror by Night: The True Story of the Brutal Texas Murder That Destroyed a Family, Restored One Man's Faith, and Shocked a Nation, While the basic story is good, there were certain aspects of this book that really bothered me, including the dialogue which at times appeared very manufactured. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Do they have a threesome in Paradise? I'm not one to cry a lot over books I read, but this was one that I did. Available with an Apple Music subscription. Trade Paperback. Though based on a true story, the principal inspiration for The Night Holds Terror was the success of Paramount's The Desperate Hours. Terry testified at a few churches and a prison. Terror by Night: The True Story of the Brutal Texas Murder that Destroyed a Family, . Directed by Roy William Neill. Terry Caffey, the father, surprisingly survived by crawling out of a burning house with the thought that he was the only one who could identify the killers. See details - TERROR BY NIGHT: TRUE STORY OF BRUTAL TEXAS MURDER THAT By Terry Caffey **Mint** Buy It Now. This dude thinks the boyfriend was a bad influence and therefore no way his daughter could have done it, because she was raised in the church. No warranties are made express or implied about the accuracy, timeliness, merit, or value of the information provided. Melissa Albert burst onto the YA scene (and catapulted into readers' hearts) with her 2018 debut The Hazel Wood. Used - Acceptable. God (or Allah, or Yeshua) help us all and to all a good night. At 3:00 a.m. on March 1, 2008, Terry Caffey awoke to find his daughter's boyfriend standing in his bedroom with a gun. The funeral was held two weeks after the crime. There is no justification for what role the daughter played in the disaster. Terry still asked her if she planned it and his daughter answered that she tried to stop it but it got out of hand. Terror by Night tells the compelling story of how Terry Caffey found peace after his wife and sons were brutally murdered and his teenage daughter implicated in the crime. There is an undertone which hints at a family which was extremly strict with their religion and morals, and the author seems to come off as surprised that his children could deviate from this standard at all. 12 Songs. I am a Christian and believe that God can help you through tough times but I really felt this author sounded almost fanatical at times. Dr. Phil speaks exclusively to Erin Caffey, who is serving two life sentences plus 25 years for plotting a brutal attack on her family that left her mother and two younger brothers dead. Grievously injured, Terry lies in a hospital bed after suffering from no less than 5 gunshot wounds - one to the face. What he doesn't see at the time is that God has a plan for him that takes him through a wolrd of unspeakable hurt, torment, and struggle to bring him into a world of complete trust and desire in the Lord. Oh and he got remarried and had two more sons, visits his daughter weekly, who by the way, got life in jail. I saw this story on an episode of a show called "Final Witness" entitled, "The Kids Aren't Alright". At 3:00 a.m. on March 1, 2008, Terry Caffey awoke to find his daughters boyfriend standing in his bedroom with a gun. Directed by Colin Bucksey. Although it did tell of a horrible event, it focused more on Terry's challenges to overcome grief and believing in God again. I was moved by Terry's ability to survive after all the horrors he went through and how his faith enabled him to live life again. Also, I had a hard time getting passed all of the religion. Terror By Night is an amazing story of how one man lived through a viscious attack on his family and not only survived but slowly learned to love and live again and serve God in the process. I don't think I could be like him and think "this must've happened so I could help someone else" ...um..WHAT???? highly recommended. Terror By Night is an amazing story of how one man lived through a viscious attack on his family and not only survived but slowly learned to love and live again and serve God in the process. Terry Caffey lives in Wills Point, Texas, with his wife, Sonja, and their two sons, Blake and Tanner. I was drawn to reading this story for my own personal development and interests as a storyteller because I sought how to tell a true story by reading of other peoples stories, especially tough true story. Modern day Jerusalem may be the starting point for WWIII. Unfortunately I deep down believe she was at least half guilty for the crime of murdering her family. Tyndale House Publishers, July 2012. I remember reading about this crime soon after it happened, wondering what exactly went wrong. At 3:00 a.m. on March 1, 2008, Terry Caffey awoke to find his daughter’s boyfriend standing in his bedroom with a gun. The author survives being shot, loses his wife and two very young sons by the same people who shot him, it ends up his teen daughter was the mastermind! An instant later the teen opened fire, killing Terry’s wife, his two sons and wounding him 12 times, before setting the house ablaze. At 3:00 a.m. on March 1, 2008, Terry Caffey awoke to find his daughter’s boyfriend standing in his bedroom with a gun. Terry fell into deep depression and planned to kill himself, but God intervened. In the early morning hours of March 1, 2008, two intruders, armed wi It does appear that her father, Terry, has forgiven her and the others that were involved in this tragedy, but I have to honestly say that it doesn't seem that he believes that his daughter could have been the mastermind of this heinous crime. Anytime you make a made for TV movie about a true story you always seem to have trouble. There is no justification for what role the daughter played in the disaster. I definitely recommend this book to others. It sounds like the kid who kills his parents and then asks the judge for mercy because he is an orphan. I also see the other part where she may have been convinced it was the “right thing to do.” The daughter boyfriend did not seem like a nice person but then I am only reading the authors perspective. There is an undertone which hints at a family which was extremly strict with their religion and morals, and the author seems to come off as surprised that his children could deviate from this standard at all. 22 people like this topic Portions of bibliographic data on books is copyrighted by Ingram Book Group Inc. ‘Night Stalker’ Is Just Another Gory True-Crime Misfire: TV Review 1 week ago HBO’s ‘Tiger’ Shows a Golfing Great’s Inner Turmoil: TV Review 1 week ago See All A fugitive killer posing as a policeman arrests two campers in the Arizona mountains. This dude thinks the boyfriend was a bad influence and therefore no way his daughter could have done it, because she was raised in the church. “When the pain and sadness brought me to a breaking point, I would cry, and although my tears didn’t change the circumstances, they lightened the burden and enabled me to get up and go on again.”, “Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?” (Job 2:10).”, Melissa Albert Recommends YA Tales Where the Real World Gets Real Magical. this title shows how Gods hand is in everything, dispite the trials we face. Sold by zuber 98.5% Positive feedback Contact seller. Very powerful story of the depths of despair after great loss, and the hope and restoration that only God can bring. Terror by night : the true story of the brutal Texas murder that destroyed a family, restored one man's faith, and shocked a nation The title of the book says it all, terror. Its a story of tragedy, faith, forgiveness and unimaginable, unconditional love.A true example of the powers of faith, the capabilities of a human under such conditions to not only withstand such a tragedy, but to fight for truth and some semblance of normalcy in life afterwards.One of the most inspiring, heart-wrenching stories Ive ever read. The real surprise to Mr. Caffey, however, was discovering that his own daughter, all of 16 or 17 years old and the oldest Caffey child, either helped plan the murders of her family or was the mastermind. Sadly I was incredibly disappointed. Terry continues to visit his daughter, Erin, reg. Here on earth, a trauma team saved Terry’s life. Pence and Caffey do a phenomenal job of painstakingly recounting the details of the case, unpacking the emotional story in a thriller-like manner. I actually remembered when the Caffey family tragedy occurred, the story of a North Texas Christian family in which the mother and two sons were murdered, and the father was left for dead. In the end, just like Job, God gives him back the life he lost and gives him a bounty of rewards he never thought he could have. I give him 5stars for his strength and will to survive the horrendous attack. In The Perfect Father, New York Times bestselling author John Glatt reveals the true story of a Colorado family whose storybook life turned into a nightmare. “ We pride ourselves … Terror by Night tells the compelling story of how Terry Caffey found peace after his wife and sons were brutally murdered and his teenage daughter implicated in the crime. However, the lack of acknowledgement of these issues made me dislike the author, which I did not want to do, based on the struggle he endured. At 3:00 a.m. on March 1, 2008, Terry Caffey awoke to find his daughter's boyfriend standing in his bedroom with a gun. I skipped alot of the book because I was sick of reading the same thing over and over. He purchased a used RV to live in while wrestling with God and seeking an answer as to why it all happened. First book has a $3.75 shipping fee, there is no additional shipping fee for addition books from our store. I hadn't heard of this story before reading this book. Very preachy in some chapters. October 1st 2009 This is the true story of the brutal night that left Terry Coffey a widower, and he thought, a bereaved parent of three. Sharing never-before-told details about the night of the crime and subsequent murder trial, it explains how Terry was able to forgive the men who murdered his family, and how he even interceded with the prosecutors on their behalf. See details. Jesus was the light of their lives. **Made-for-TV** KCBS 2 Los Angeles - Fact-based story about a young couple on a camping trip in the Arizona mountains who are stalked by a psychopath. Life goes on, said the man of God. An instant later the teen opened fire, killing Terry’s wife, his two sons, and wounding him 12 times, before setting the house ablaze. Based on the true story of Ty Selcer, who was kidnapped by armed men, forced to help rob his parents house, and threatened with death. I also see the other part where she may have been convinced it was the “right thing to do.” The daughter boyfriend did not seem like a nice person but then I am only reading the authors perspective. Three months after the brutal murders of his wife and sons, Terry was dating a divorced co-worker with two boys of her own. Terror by night : the true story of the brutal Texas murder that destroyed a family, restored one man's faith, and shocked a nation I definitely do not deny the authors faith in how it helped him get through all of this, it’s terrible. Terry Caffey finds solace in the book of Job and how their stories relate. When Job loses everything he requests a meeting with God to ask him why and instead of giving him answers, God tells him trust him and not ask questions... this seems absolutely ridiculous to me. In just 1 short year Terry Caffey looses his whole family, his home, all his worldly goods, and his faith in the almighty. Because they didn’t like her boyfriend. Please consult the store to determine exact fees. He never would have expected the shock that was awaiting him when authorities told him thaty his daughter was the mastermind behind the murders. Even though his daughter has told him over and over that yes, she was behind it all. Terry continues to visit his daughter, Erin, regularly and remains steadfast in his belief that she did not mastermind the plot to kill her family. I need a vomit bag. Till you walk in his shoes then you will know exactly how he felt like God failed him. The story revolves around the theft of a famous diamond aboard a train. Terry Caffey writes a gripping account of what he experienced when he lost his wife, & 2 sons to the hands of his daughter's (Erin) boyfriend and 2 friends. An instant later the teen opened fire, killing Terry's wife, his two sons, and wounding him 12 times, before setting the house ablaze. God, like Match.com, hooked the good reverend up with a new woman and they married just five months after the crime. Terror by Night belongs in the theology section. An instant later the teen opened fire, killing Terry’s wife, his two sons, and wounding him 12 times, before setting the house ablaze. Product Information. What people need to understand is that the author probably wanted the book to be about faith in God rather than making a book all about the murders, which is not a bad thing since people go through these trials and tribulations about where their faith in God stands. Sharing never-before-told details about the night of the crime and subsequent murder trial, it explains how Terry was able to forgive the men who murdered his family, and how he even interceded with the prosecutors on their behalf. I definitely do not deny the authors faith in how it he. This book will help you focus more on how God has a plan for you rather than the negatives that happen in life. Tyndale publishes Christian fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and other resources, including Bibles in the New Living Translation (NLT). At 3:00 a.m. on March 1, 2008, Terry Caffey awoke to find his daughter’s boyfriend standing in his bedroom with a gun. Whether this would have changed the outcome is anyone's guess. I appreciated that this story includes a thread to the tapestry that is good and honorable that weaves into the fabric of the entire story. The three caskets in the church overwhelmed Terry and he collapsed. Penny awaits her husband in heaven; what happens to wife #2, Sonja? The author survives being shot, loses his wife and two very young sons by the same people who shot him, it ends up his teen daughter was the mastermind! TERROR BY NIGHT: TRUE STORY OF BRUTAL TEXAS MURDER THAT DESTROYED A FAMILY, RESTORED ONE MAN'S FAITH, AND SHOCKED A NATION By Terry Caffey - Hardcover **BRAND NEW**. He still puts his faith before the truth, I thought the book was preachy and it. After seven days in the hospital, Terry moved in with his sister’s family. In looking for more books that James Pence had written, I found this book that he had co-authored. Welcome back. I recommend for anyone who likes true crime. Some of the things that actually happened to this women were just too violent to put on network TV. Too much denial for me. The born again narrator was shot five times but somehow managed to climb out a bathroom window of his burning house and to crawl 400 yards to a neighbor’s house. In looking for more books that James Pence had written, I found this book that he had co-authored. Terry Caffey lives in Wills Point, Texas, with his wife, Sonja, and their two sons, Blake and Tanner. “ We pride ourselves … The wedding took place at the same church as wife #1’s funeral. If I could give a higher rating, I would rate it 10 stars. Terror by Night tells the compelling story of how Terry Caffey found peace after his wife and sons were brutally murdered and his teenage daughter implicated in the crime. Because they didn’t like her boyfriend. Jesus was the light of their lives. I really enjoy true crime books so I thought this would be a really interesting book to read.