New York Times bestselling author T. D. Jakes pens a compelling story that unites love, suspense, and faith into one heart-wrenching package.
Based on the film Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the SeventhDay, executive-produced by T. D. Jakes, this novel follows the lives of a couple whose love and commitment are tested when their only child is kidnapped right from under them in their gated community in New Orleans.
David, a respected college professor, and his wife, Kari, appear to be the perfect church-going, prosperous couple. Then their young daughter is abducted. The police immediately launch an investigation and set out to find the child of this high-profile couple. Reports surface of a serial child-kidnapper on the loose with a pattern of killing his victims on the seventh day, so there's no time to waste. In pursuit of information relevant to the case, they uncover information about Kari, whose past threatens their marriage and challenges their capacity to forgive.
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"This was a really good Christian based book. I think the book was much better than the movie."
— Shalawn (5 out of 5 stars)
“A novel that raises questions of faith and forgiveness.”
— Booklist" Quick, easy read. Finished it in one sitting with a good cup of coffee at BN. "
— Alicia, 11/4/2013" On The Seventh Day was a quick read. I watched the movie first and it was pretty much in line with the book. I thought it was a good story with some great moral lessons. "
— Denise, 2/19/2013" I really enjoyed this book- it held my interest-scripture based. "
— Liz, 2/18/2013Bishop T. D. Jakes is one of the world’s most widely recognized pastors and a New York Times bestselling author of over thirty books. Named by Time magazine as “America’s Best Preacher,” his message of healing and restoration is unparalleled, transcending cultural and denominational barriers. Jakes is the founder and senior pastor of The Potter’s House, which has a congregation of over thirty thousand. His weekly television outreach, The Potter’s House, and his daily television program, The Potter’s Touch, have become favorites throughout America, Africa, Australia, Europe, and the Caribbean. Jakes lives in Dallas with his wife, Serita.
Heather Alicia Simms is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, finalist for an Audie Award, and an actress. Her filmography includes Broken Flowers, Flutter Kick, Shock Act, Kingscounty, Head of State, Third Watch, and others. She also provided voice acting for the video game Red Dead Revolver.