When crickets cry
A man with a painful past. A child with a doubtful future. And a shared journey toward healing for both 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. 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. But the little girl's pretty yellow dress can't quite hide the ugly scar on her chest. The stranger understands more about it 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.
Pages: 336
ISBN: 9781595540546
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Carla B.
The story follows a mysterious man named Reese, a former heart surgeon who has walked away from his past, and a young girl named Annie, who runs a lemonade stand in a small Southern town. Their worlds collide in a way that neither of them could have expected, setting off a journey of healing, faith, and second chances. The themes of love, loss, and the power of resilience are beautifully woven throughout.
Adam Verner does an incredible job narrating this audiobook. His tone, pacing, and ability to bring emotion into every word made the story even more immersive. If you’re an audiobook lover, this one is a fantastic listen.
I’ll be honest, this book broke me a little. It’s one of those reads that makes you feel everything. If you’re looking for a story that’s poignant, deeply moving, and full of heart, I highly recommend this one.