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Over 575,000 copies sold! | A Southern Living Book of the Month Selection
From New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin comes the moving story of a heart surgeon who’s hiding his own heart, a little girl whose heart won’t last much longer, and a shared journey toward healing for both of them–for fans looks for the emotional depth of Fredrik Backman and the Southern atmosphere of Delia Owens.
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.
With its beautiful, lyrical writing, engaging characters who stick with you, and a storyline that will touch your own heart, it’s no wonder why so many readers adore 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
Hardcover Deluxe Edition on sale 10/21/25 with a shimmering revamped cover, designed end papers, sprayed edges, author signature stamped into the case, and new bonus content.
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Charles Martin is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling novelist of thrilling emotional stories that explore redemption and love.
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“. . . somehow equal parts page-turner, heart-breaker, and hope-dealer. Another brilliantly written novel. . .” —Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author
“Martin excels at writing characters who exist in the margins of life. Readers who enjoy flawed yet likable characters created by authors such as John Grisham and Nicholas Sparks will want to start reading Martin’s fiction.” —Library Journal
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Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Publication date : April 2, 2006
Language : English
Print length : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 1595540547
ISBN-13 : 978-1595540546
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.44 x 0.89 x 8.4 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #4,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Contemporary Christian Fiction (Books) #9 in Southern Fiction #40 in Small Town & Rural Fiction (Books)
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