About

In a humble town in 13th century Portugal, a simple act of desperation leads to a miraculous event that forever changes the lives of those who witness it.

This fascinating, true story weaves together the timeless themes of hope, courage, forgiveness, and grace and invites readers to discover the divine threads that run through our own modern lives.

Praise for Threads of Gold

"Your words touched me so much and filled me with hope and peace just when I needed it.”

-Char

“It’s one of those books that stays with you- not just because of the story itself, but because of the deeper message it carries... it doesn’t matter what your background or beliefs are; the message of hope, forgiveness, and healing is something anyone can connect with.”

-Dena

"This book was an excellent read... I love how the book is structured with reflection questions after each chapter. This helped me pause and reflect how the themes explored in the story also relate to my own life."

-Christine

Thoughts of a Reader of the Book

by Sister Doris Louise, ODN

"Reading the book, Miracle in Santarém, by Dani O’Dell, was an uplifting exercise in renewing my faith and hope in God. As I read each chapter of the book, I realized that the love of God in plain sight in the miracles that can pass us by, unperceived by us unless or until God opens our eyes and our heart to see and experience the “Threads of Gold” in each glance if we look with love and gratitude...."

Dani is a first-time author with Threads of Gold: Miracle in Santarém. She is currently working on Miracle in Lanciano, the second book in her trilogy 'Threads of Gold' series. She has a passion for sparking curiosity and reflection on the hope and love at the heart of miracles - not only in this story, but within our own lives.

Dani lives in North Tustin, California with her husband, Dean, and their quirky dachshund, Joe - her loyal shadow.

Dani O'Dell

Spotlight:

MagisAI with Father Spitzer

I had the extraordinary opportunity to talk with Father Robert Spitzer, founder of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith, about the foundations of his faith and his pivotal new app, MagisAI. This amazing new tool provides strong, credible answers to just about any question on faith, reason, or science.

The full interview is coming soon! In the meantime, you can check out the MagisAI app here and ask it anything you want to know. It’s a true gift!