When Crickets Cry

A Novel of the Heart

By: Charles Martin

Narrated by: Charles Martin, Adam Verner

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Nearly 500,000 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

Guard Your Heart

Beautifully written. Beautifully read. This is one of those books you never for an instant regret reading. The heart of this story is truly beautiful.

Should be a movie!

This was an incredible book and honestly should be made into a movie! I fell in love with the characters, and the plot took twists I wasn't expecting. As always, Charles Martin did not disappoint. I am working on reading all of his books and haven't read one yet that I didn't absolutely love!

Wonderful

Not at all preachy. Very well written and told. Characters well fleshed out. Highly recommended.

Great story! Really enjoyed it!

This story was well written and so touching. I don’t usually cry while reading or listening to books but I definitely did during this one.

Very medical

Loved it, loved Reese! The story was great and well performed. As a nurse, some of this was like a tv drama as far as protocol goes!