Grace Livingston Hill 
The Witness 

Star athlete, student, and fraternity president Paul Courtland watches while a college classmate falls to an untimely death. Struck by his own part in the tragedy, he seeks solace in the classmate’s peaceful room—and in the faith he has discovered. A friend introduces him to a young woman who is certain to bring him out of his somber mood—and into trouble. After yet another tragedy, Paul must choose: to follow his emotions or his faith. Will his choice even matter to those around him?