Description

From the bestselling author of The Mountain Between Us comes a heartfelt story about a man burdened by his past, a little girl facing an uncertain future, and a journey that leads them both toward healing.

In a quiet Southern town, a lively seven-year-old girl runs a lemonade stand in the town square. Her bright yellow dress contrasts with the deep scar on her chest, a reminder of struggles she has already faced. When a bearded stranger stops by for a drink, he is more familiar with her pain than he would like to admit. His mind, however, is elsewhere—on the boat he is restoring at a nearby lake.

As he finishes his lemonade and walks to his car, a battered bread truck barrels around the corner, music blaring. In that moment, both of their lives take an unexpected turn.

Before their story ends, they will discover that pain has a way of teaching unforgettable lessons, that miracles often appear in the most surprising places, and that there are powerful reasons why crickets cry.

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

A Southern Living Book of the Month selection

Stand-alone contemporary Christian fiction (approx. 85,000 words)

Also by Charles Martin: The Letter Keeper, The Mountain Between Us, Send Down the Rain, and Chasing Fireflies