Nelson Books has extended its partnership with best-selling author John Eldredge with a new multi-year contract that includes several major trade releases.

The first release will be Epic: The Story God Is Telling and the Role That Is Yours to Play, a short book that retells the Gospel that looks to help readers understand the part they play in life.

Epic will be the featured title at this year's Catalyst Convention-sponsored by John Maxwell's Injoy Company-"an international convergence of next generation leaders."

Thomas Nelson's Senior Vice President and Publisher Jonathan Merkh said: "We're delighted about continuing this relationship with John. Together, we've seen almost 3 million units in sales of his trade releases, and greatly anticipate the release of Epic. Nelson Books and John Eldredge have proven to be a strong and commanding partnership, and we have every indication and belief that our success will continue with this new venture."