A Cry from the Dust
A Cry from the Dust by Carrie Stuart Parks is a collectible-signed edition published by Thomas Nelson in 2014, featuring 368 pages in English. This novel intertwines fact and fiction, drawing on the author’s background as a forensic artist to craft a compelling mystery. Set against the backdrop of a historical tragedy, the story revolves around the Mountain Meadows Massacre of 1857, where a wagon train was brutally attacked, resulting in the deaths of many innocent lives. The narrative follows Gwen Marcey, a forensic artist who is tasked with reconstructing the faces of the victims, only to uncover a modern-day conspiracy linked to the past.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of historical and contemporary themes, including the intersection of forensic science and mystery. As Gwen delves deeper into her work, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous investigation involving a secret society and a cover-up that spans generations. The novel addresses topics such as suspense, historical intrigue, and the complexities of faith, all while maintaining a focus on the chilling realities of fanaticism. A Cry from the Dust invites readers to engage with a narrative that challenges the boundaries of history and truth.
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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 day–but 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 isn’t 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 mounts–a cover-up spanning the entire history of the Mormon church–Gwen 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?
“Parks’s 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.)
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