In the third and final book,
From Tragedy to Triumph
, the characters reunite one last time. Joy is mixed with sadness when a camp for handicapped children is begun and near tragedy happens; a little boy dies; a birthday gift turns into a lethal weapon. When Carl Benson's picture is taken and submitted to the newspaper as a surprise, the former undercover officer leaves town He loves his friends too much to put them in the danger he knows awaits him However, an old enemy comes to Bethel looking for Carl. Johnny realizes, too late, the danger his family is in and his daughter, Jenny, is caught in the middle. Finally, God speaks to His servant one last time and the highest praise a mortal could receive is offered.