Cage of Stars - Hardcover

Mitchard, Jacquelyn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 044657984X ISBN 13: 9780446579841

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

The author of "The Deep End of the Ocean" delivers a compelling, emotionally charged tale of tragedy, revenge, and redemption. Twelve-year-old Veronica Swan's idyllic life in a close-knit Mormon community is shattered when her two younger sisters are brutally murdered. Although her parents find the strength to forgive the deranged killer, Scott Early, Veronica cannot do the same. Years later, she sets out alone to avenge her sisters' deaths, dropping her identity and severing ties in the process. As she closes in on Early, Veronica will discover the true meaning of sin and compassion, before she makes a decision that will change her and her family's lives forever.

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About the Author

Jacquelyn Mitchard's first novel, The Deep End of the Ocean (Viking, 1996), launched Oprah's Book Club and became a hugh international bestseller, hitting #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and selling over three million combined copies. Mitchard has appeared on the Today show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, MSNBC, and numerous other local and national television and radio programs. She is a contributing editor for ParentingĀ® magazine and writes a weekly syndicated column which appears in more than 100 newspapers across the country. Her articles have appeared in Newsweek, LifeĀ®, Reader's Digest, TV Guide, Ladies' Home Journal, and many other publications.

From AudioFile

Veronica "Ronnie" Swan, a sheltered Mormon girl, is yanked into the larger world by the tragedy that begins this audiobook: the brutal murder of her two younger sisters. What follows is a cohesive, often brilliantly written, story of revenge, redemption, and peace, a story from which one cannot look away. Hope Davis's performance is spot-on as her voice reveals Ronnie's innocence and earnestness, maintaining consistency as the years pass. While some of the adult dialogue sounds overly dramatic, that's how it's written. Further, this quality clarifies to the listener that the story's true strength lies in Veronica's voice. Ronnie's emotional and personal journey is timeless, and Davis's vocal portrayal of her growth is ideal. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 044657984X
• ISBN 13: 9780446579841
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 512