From the bestselling author of The Mountain Between Us comes the moving story of a man with a painful past, a little girl with a doubtful future, and a shared journey toward healing for both of their hearts.
It begins on the shaded town square in a sleepy Southern town. A spirited seven-year-old has a brisk business at her lemonade stand. But the little girl’s pretty yellow dress can’t quite hide the ugly scar on her chest.
Her latest customer, a bearded stranger, drains his cup and heads to his car, his mind on a boat he's restoring at a nearby lake. The stranger understands more about the scar than he wants to admit. And the beat-up bread truck careening around the corner with its radio blaring is about to change the trajectory of both their lives.
Before it's over, they'll both know there are painful reasons why crickets cry . . . and that miracles lurk around unexpected corners.
Praise for When Crickets Cry:
“If you read any book this year, this is the one.” —Coffee Time Romance
“Charming characters and twists that keep the pages turning.” —Southern Living
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"I did not know this author or did I have any idea of what to expect from him. I did like this book though. I liked the way it was written and I loved the detail of all the accounts given. It was a very informative novel. It is indeed "a novel of the heart". I am interested in his other books now."
— Tiffani (4 out of 5 stars)
" This book has a great title that ties into the story. I like that. I also liked the beautiful imagery. As much as I liked the story, I didn't feel the characters were completely true to themselves. I questioned quite a few scenes and found them too hokey. That said, the book taught several good lessons and was clean. "
— Lisa, 2/17/2014" Hated it, then loved it, then hated it. "
— Dawn, 2/5/2014" I have liked all of Charles Martin Books, this one especially. "
— Sandra, 1/28/2014" I enjoyed the characters and the overall story line. It could easily have fallen into the "I know exactly what is going to happen" category, but wasn't totally predictable (although you can guess some of the plot). I liked the overall message. A good read. "
— Kelle, 1/25/2014" Probably one of my favorite books I've ever read!!! Loved the whole thing! "
— Daltonpeeps, 1/25/2014" One of the only books by Charles Martin that I have yet to read... "
— Stephanie, 1/25/2014" I have not read a book by Charles Martin that I did not enjoy! "
— Tonya, 1/24/2014" This is an excellent story about the downfall of a man and how he was able to pick himself up. It centers on a pendant his wife had given him saying "guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life". I recommend it highly. "
— Bevhuckabagmail.com, 1/18/2014" An easy, non-memorable read. Mildly entertaining. I don't agree that emotions come from our physical hearts. "
— Candy, 1/15/2014" This is a sweet story. The author understands God's grace. "
— Rachelle, 1/10/2014" I really liked this book - reminded me of a clean Nicholas Sparks. Sad, touching. Reese is something else! "
— Carrie, 12/27/2013Charles Martin is a USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen novels. His work has been translated into numerous languages. Learn more about him at CharlesMartinBooks.com; Facebook: Author.Charles.Martin; Twitter: @storiedcareer.
Adam Verner is a stage, film, television, and voice actor and an Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. He holds a BS in theater arts from Bradley University and an MFA from Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.