First published 2008
Kent Whitaker returns home with his family after dinner when a gunman opens fire in their house. The attack kills his wife and younger son while leaving Kent wounded but alive. As police investigate, Kent discovers the unthinkable truth: his surviving son orchestrated the murders by hiring the shooter. The revelation shatters everything Kent believed about his family. His son faces the death penalty for masterminding the crime that destroyed their lives. Kent must choose between hatred and forgiveness as he grapples with loving a son who murdered his mother and brother. The story follows Kent's journey from victim to an unlikely advocate, exploring how faith can emerge from the deepest betrayal. He builds a connection with the very person who caused his greatest pain.
Genres: mystery, crime, non-fiction, family-drama
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption, unreliable-narrator
211 pages · Hardcover · Howard Books
Content warnings: murder, violence