When Crickets Cry

By: Charles Martin

Narrated by: Adam Verner

Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

“Charming characters and twists that keep the pages turning.” (Southern Living)

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. 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.

Praise for When Crickets Cry:

“A testament to the power of words - from Shakespeare and Longfellow to Ezekiel - to heal and empower humanity.” (Lynne Thomas, retail manager, Jekyll Books at the Old Infirmary)

“If you read any book this year, this is the one.” (Coffee Time Romance)

“Martin's writing is gifted and blessed and insightful. His prose captures the essence of the story with beauty and sensitivity. I look forward to reading more of his work, past and future.” (Once upon a Romance)

A Southern Living Book of the Month selection

Stand-alone novel (approx. 85,000 words)

Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Also by Charles Martin: The Water Keeper, The Mountain Between Us, Send Down the Rain, and Chasing Fireflies.

©2006 Charles Martin (P)2019 Thomas Nelson

From the Heart

Great wholesome story, with some extravagance.

As in all of his books, the author tends to make the main character a little too good to be true, with unlimited resources, and a very heroic nature. Some parts of the story are a little too far fetched to be truly realistic. If you can get past the fantasy fiction aspect, it becomes a very heartwarming, relatable, and inspiring novel.

Pretty Good

A little coincidentally written, but sweetly thought out. A tad predictable. Good Narration and beautifully written descriptions of the geography and characters personalities. A few of twist. Kept me entertained from beginning to end.

Charles Martin is a true artist!

Charles Martin does not only write a story, He paints pictures with words. He provides a true feeling of bi-location. As I listen, I am moved into the world in which the story is written.

New author for me

I’ve never read Martin before. I loved his style and story. A great book!!! A new favorite author.

Wonderful Story

A nice story for those of us who prefer just good stories. I'm so glad to have found this author.

slow to start

great story but the first half of the book was very slow and boring.

When crickets cry

Very powerful story would like to read more by this author. The narration was very well done.

Where has this book been all my life?!!

Best book I’ve listened to in ages! Unique, heartrending, instructive and a tear jerker. And truly romantic and clean! I could go on and on! Just read it, you won’t be sorry.

I absolutely loved reading this book!

This book has instantly became the best book I’ve ever read. It was difficult to turn off and I wish it never ended. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author

Matt

Sweet but Predictable

This was a very sweet book but also very predictable. Little bit unreal but it is a story:). The main character who is seven years old has the vocabulary ,comprehension and intelligence of a 12-year-old. I did learn quite a bit about the human heart in this book that’s for sure!