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A Cry from the Dust #1
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▼▲Title: A Cry from the Dust #1 By: Carrie Parks Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 386 Vendor: Thomas Nelson Publication Date: 2014 | Dimensions: 7.17 X 4.71 (inches) Weight: 12 ounces ISBN: 1401690432 ISBN-13: 9781401690434 Series: Gwen Marcey Stock No: WW690434 |
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▼▲Carrie Stuart Parks utilizes her own background as a celebrated, FBI-trained forensic artist to blend fact and fiction into a stunning mystery.
A 19th-century conspiracy is about to be shattered by a 21st-century forensic artist.
In 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 daybut the truth may be written on the skulls of the victims.
When renowned forensic artist Gwen Marcey is recruited to reconstruct the faces of recently unearthed victims at Mountain Meadows, she isnt expecting more than an interesting gig . . . and a break from her own hectic life.
But 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.
As evidence of a cover-up mountsa cover-up spanning the entire history of the Mormon churchGwen finds herself in the crosshairs of a secret society bent on fulfilling prophecy and revenging old wrongs.
Can a forensic artist reconstruct two centuries of suppressed history . . . before it repeats itself?
"Parkss real-life career as a forensic artist lends remarkable authenticity to her enthralling novel, A Cry from the Dust. Her work is a fresh new voice in suspense, and I became an instant fan. Highly recommended!" Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author
"A unique novel on forensics and fanaticism. A good story on timely subjects well told. For me, these are the ingredients of a successful novel today and Carrie Stuart Parks has done just that." Carter Cornick, FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research (Ret.)
Author Bio
▼▲Carrie Stuart Parks is a Christy, multiple Carol, and Inspy Awardwinning author. She was a 2019 finalist in the Daphne du Maurier Award for excellence in mainstream mystery/suspense and has won numerous awards for her fine art as well. An internationally known forensic artist, she travels with her husband, Rick, across the US and Canada teaching courses in forensic art to law-enforcement professionals. The author/illustrator of numerous books on drawing and painting, Carrie continues to create dramatic watercolors from her studio in the mountains of Idaho.
Editorial Reviews
▼▲Besides having a resourceful and likable heroine, the book also features that rarest of characters: a villain you dont see coming, but whom you hate with relish. Moreover, you think said villains crazy plans for world domination just might work. Lets just say its amazing what some people think they can do with Semtex. A Cry from the Dust will keep you hoping, praying and guessing till the end. -- Book Page
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. -- Publishers Weekly
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. -- RT Book Reviews
Renowned forensic and fine artist Parks' 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. -- Library Journal
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