When Crickets Cry

When Crickets Cry — Charles MartinSoftcover | Adult Fiction | Over 575,000 Copies Sold A Southern Living Book of the Month Selection | New York Times Bestselling AuthorSet in a sleepy Southern town — the kind of place that feels unmistakably like home to Arkansas readers — When Crickets Cry is a moving story about a heart surgeon hiding his own broken heart, a little girl whose heart won't last much longer, and the unexpected miracle that binds them.It begins on a shaded town square. A spirited seven-year-old runs a lemonade stand, her pretty yellow dress barely hiding the scar on her chest. A bearded stranger drains his cup and heads toward the lake — and a beat-up bread truck careening around the corner is about to change everything.Before it's over, they'll both know there are painful reasons why crickets cry… and that miracles lurk around unexpected corners. ✦ Fans of Fredrik Backman & Delia Owens will love Charles Martin's emotional depth ✦ Perfect for book clubs — rich themes of healing, redemption, and grace ✦ A beloved gift for readers across the South — especially Central Arkansas ✦ "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 🎁 Looking for the collector's edition? A Hardcover Deluxe Edition is available featuring a shimmering cover, sprayed edges, designed endpapers, author stamped signature, and new bonus content.