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Before Audrey was the baker’s wife, she was the pastor’s wife. Then a scandalous lie cost her husband a pastoral career. Now the two work side-by-side running a bakery, serving coffee, and baking fresh bread. But the hurt still pulls at Audrey.
Driving early one morning to the bakery, Audrey’s car strikes something—or someone—at a fog-shrouded intersection. She finds a motor scooter belonging to a local teacher. Blood is everywhere, but there’s no trace of a body.
Both the scooter and the blood belong to detective Jack Mansfield’s wife, and he’s certain that Audrey is behind Julie’s disappearance.
But the case dead-ends and the detective spirals into madness. When he takes her family and some patrons hostage at the bakery, Audrey is left with a soul-damaged ex-con and a cynical teen to solve the mystery. And she’ll never manage that unless she taps into something she would rather leave behind—her excruciating ability to feel other’s pain.
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"In all honesty, if I had known that this book could be categorized as Christian Fiction I would not have bought it. In spite of that, and in spite of the fact I am a non-believer, I still enjoyed this book. It was a good mystery with strong characters whose compassion and humanity I could admire."
— Vicky (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Healy’s fascinating plot is fast-paced and difficult to put down once started. The meaningful faith message is communicated through various ways and will help the reader’s own faith to grow. The characters are easy to relate to in both their good and bad choices, and the delectable bakery descriptions will have readers hungering for more.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
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" Suggested by Another Chance Ranch "
— Jamie, 2/17/2014 -
" Loved this page turning mystery. Many deeply developed characters, fragile and strong, real. This book made me want to read more from Erin Healy. "
— Sandyd, 2/14/2014 -
" What a crazy book. I read it super fast because I couldn't put it down. I liked it alot. "
— Danni, 1/17/2014 -
" Combination of a thriller and a good story about relationships. There are a lot of subplots that add to the story as well. "
— Tyra, 1/11/2014 -
" Liked this book. Different and a little confusing at the beginning, but then intriguing! Good read! "
— Miki, 1/11/2014 -
" I loved this book! It started out a little strange and I wasn't sure if I would like it at first, but that only lasted for the first chapter. Then it really got my attention and I couldn't put it down. Great read! "
— Carrie, 12/16/2013 -
" I have never read Christian mystery fiction and this was excellent. just enough drama to keep you wanting more. "
— Stephanie, 12/7/2013 -
" A surprising good little mystery/suspense! The writing was crisp, and to-the-point! I could not put it down! "
— Mum, 8/3/2013 -
" Liked this book. Took me awhile to get into but once I got passed the first 30 pages it began to carry me along. Unexpected! "
— Diane, 7/28/2013 -
" Ok book. Thought it was a little slow and unrealistic. "
— T, 7/3/2013 -
" Very interesting book. A different premise than others and unexpected in some ways. Quick read. "
— Barbara, 9/22/2012 -
" This was such a good book, I couldn't put it down! I usually don't get through a book this quickly, but it was such a good read! I am looking forward to more books by this author. "
— Kathy, 5/17/2012 -
" I am pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this book. I planned on taking my time, and reading it slowly, but once you get into it, this book is so hard to put down. I definitely plan to continue reading novels by Erin Healy. I highly recommend it. "
— Joshua, 5/5/2012 -
" Great story. Love this Author. "
— Linda, 3/23/2012 -
" This was an amazing book that I read in one day. It is a story a pastor and his wife being wrongly accused of something by one of the people in their congregation. It really shows how pride goes before a fall and the fall can be long and hard. <br/> "
— Louise, 10/26/2011 -
" This was a Goodreads giveaway. <br/> <br/>This was a very enjoyable book. It was a good "whodunit" and kept me on my toes every step of the way! "
— Sherri, 10/23/2011
About Erin Healy
Erin Healy is the bestselling coauthor of Burn and Kiss (with Ted Dekker) and an award-winning editor for many bestselling authors. She is a member of ACFW and Academy of Christian Editors. Her novels include Never Let You Go, The Baker’s Wife, Stranger Things, and Motherless.
About Nan Gurley
Nan Gurley, an audiobook narrator, has read numerous titles for popular Christian writers Terri Blackstock and Erin Healy.