{"product_id":"a-cry-from-the-dust-9781401690434","title":"A Cry from the Dust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Parks, in her debut novel, has clearly done her research and never disappoints when it comes to crisp dialogue, characterization, or surprising twists and turns.\" --\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 19th-century conspiracy is about to be shattered by a 21st-century forensic artist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1857, a wagon train in Utah was assaulted by a group of militant Mormons calling themselves the Avenging Angels. One hundred and forty people were murdered, including unarmed men, women, and children. The Mountain Meadows Massacre remains controversial to this day--but the truth may be written on the skulls of the victims.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen renowned forensic artist Gwen Marcey is recruited to reconstruct the faces of recently unearthed victims at Mountain Meadows, she isn't expecting more than an interesting gig . . . and a break from her own hectic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Gwen stumbles on the ritualized murder of a young college student, her work on the massacre takes on a terrifying new aspect, and research quickly becomes a race against modern-day fundamentalist terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs evidence of a cover-up mounts--a cover-up spanning the entire history of the Mormon church--Gwen finds herself in the crosshairs of a secret society bent on fulfilling prophecy and revenging old wrongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan a forensic artist reconstruct two centuries of suppressed history . . . before it repeats itself?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Cry from the Dust\u003c\/em\u003e, Carrie Stuart Parks utilizes her own background as a celebrated, FBI-trained forensic artist to blend fact and fiction into a stunning mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Parks' fast-paced and suspenseful debut novel is an entertaining addition to the inspirational genre. Her writing is polished, and the research behind the novel brings credibility to the story . . . An excellent book that is sure to put Carrie Stuart Parks on readers' radar.\" --\u003cem\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, 4 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Besides having a resourceful and likeable heroine, the book also features that rarest of characters: a villain you don't see coming, but whom you hate with relish . . . \u003cem\u003eA Cry from the Dust \u003c\/em\u003ewill keep you hoping, praying and guessing till the end.\" --\u003cem\u003eBookPage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Renowned forensic artist Parks's action-packed and compelling tale of suspense is haunting in its intensity. Well researched and written in an almost journalistic style, this emotionally charged story is recommended for fans of Ted Dekker, Mary Higgins Clark, and historical suspense.\" --\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Parks's real-life career as a forensic artist lends remarkable authenticity to her enthralling novel, \u003cem\u003eA Cry from the Dust. \u003c\/em\u003eHer work is a fresh new voice in suspense, and I became an instant fan. Highly recommended \" --Colleen Coble, \u003cem\u003eUSA TODAY \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of the Hope Beach Series and \u003cem\u003eThe View from Rainshadow Bay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/12\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781401690434\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Christy Awards - Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Carol Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/23\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2014 pg. 46 - Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2014 pg. 89\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Carrie Stuart Parks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36649561391260,"sku":"9781401690434","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_6baf01f7-6533-4614-b3d4-c5dbf2051d2c.jpg?v=1603873165","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-cry-from-the-dust-9781401690434","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}