The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman

By Carole Brown

Description:

Caralynne Hayman is angry and bitter over the abuse and death of her eleven-year-old daughter at the hands of a radical religious cult - The Children of Righteous Cain. So when her husband, a founding member of the cult, suffers a massive heart attack, Caralynne allows her husband to die. Caralynne's secret seems safe until Dayne MacFarland returns from college. Determined to learn the truth about the clan, Dayne's investigation and his rekindled love for Caralynne, lead the pair toward a confrontation with clan leaders. Can Dayne's love for Caralynne bridge the gulf of anger and bitterness that divide the community? Or will Caralynne's deadly secret prove too high a price for her redemption?

Book Takeaway:

Hearts stirred to sympathy and greater love for those who've suffered abuse. We can't ignore it. We must let God work through us to encourage and offer our support.

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Why the author wrote this book:

I can thank my husband for the idea. We like to follow news items that catch our attention. Awhile back the cult news in Texas was prominent, and Dan--my husband--began a what if session with me. It seemed like a tough topic, but he was there with me throughout the whole time. Traveling, I’d read to him and he would point out faults in a scene, give me ideas on how to improve certain areas, and suggestions of how to write different things of which I had no experience. We added a twist to the old cult-thing with a spunky rebellious woman who prevailed in spite of circumstances.