The Feathered Bone

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Feathersno matter what size or shape or colorare all the same, if you think about them. Theyre soft. Delicate. But the secret thing about feathers is . . . they are very strong.

In the pre-Katrina glow of New Orleans, Amanda Salassi is anxious about chaperoning her daughters sixth-grade field trip to the Big Easy during Halloween. And then her worst fears come true. Her daughters best friend, Sarah, disappears amid the magic and revelrygone, without a trace.

Unable to cope with her guilt, Amandas daughter sinks into depression. And Amandas husband turns destructive as he watches his family succumb to grief. Before long, Amandas whole world has collapsed.

Amanda knows she has to save herself before its too late. As she continues to search for Sarah, she embarks on a personal journey, seeking hope and purpose in the wake of so much tragedy and loss.

Set amidst the murky parishes of rural Louisiana and told through the eyes of two women who confront the darkest corners of humanity with quiet and unbreakable faith, The Feathered Bone is Julie Cantrells master portrait of love in a fallen world.

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Inspired by the real-life kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, the author of the Christy Awardwinning Into the Free and Carol Award winner When Mountains Move has written an excruciatingly dark and disturbing novel about the devastating impact of sex trafficking on two families. Although Cantrell inserts a grain of hope in the novel, her portrait of loss and heartbreak will leave readers reeling. This latest work is bound to be nominated for all the major CF literary awards. Starred review * Library Journal *
4 1/2 stars. 'Deeply emotional, moving and full of amazing imagery, Cantrells latest is a triumph. Although some of the pain on the pages is incredibly difficult to read, this novel is stunning in its ability to convey the different meanings of slavery and being trapped in untenable circumstances. The ending is healing; this is a book to be savored and pondered.' * RT Book Reviews *

Author Bio

Julie Cantrell is an award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, teacher, and speaker. Her work has received special recognition across both faith-based and general audiences as she aims to build a bridge of communication and understanding between the two.