A Life Intercepted, Charles Martin
A Life Intercepted, Charles Martin
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A Life Intercepted
A Novel

Author: Charles Martin

Narrator: Kevin Stillwell

Unabridged: 10 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Center Street

Published: 09/02/2014


Synopsis

Twelve years ago Matthew "the Rocket" Rising had it all. Married to his high school sweetheart and one of the winningest quarterbacks in the history of college football, he was the number one NFL draft pick. But on the night of the draft, he plummeted from the pinnacle of esteem. Falsely accused of a heinous crime with irrefutable evidence, it seemed in an instant all was lost -- his reputation, his career, his freedom, and most devastatingly, the love of his life.

Having served his sentence and never played a down of professional football, Matthew leaves prison with one goal -- to find his wife, Audrey, whom no one has seen since the trial. He returns to an unwelcoming reception from his Gardi, Georgia, hometown to learn that Audrey has taken shelter from the media with the nuns at a Catholic school. There she has discovered a young man with the talent to achieve the football career Matthew should have had. All he needs is the right coach. Although helping the boy means Matthew violates the conditions of his release and -- if discovered -- reincarceration for life, he'll take the chance with hope of winning back Audrey's love.

About Charles Martin

Charles Martin is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. He and his wife, Christy, live in Jacksonville, FL. Learn more at charlesmartinbooks.com; Instagram: @storiedcareer; X: @storiedcareer; Facebook: @Author.Charles.Martin


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathy on September 05, 2014

A Life Intercepted by Charles Martinis a heartbreakingly poignant and incredibly riveting story about unconditional love and forgiveness. This engrossing novel is thought-provoking and moving and it carries an emotional and compelling message about selfless love and the restorative power of forgive......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on January 23, 2015

Really liked this book---I think I like the author's personal story at the end as much as the book! A good read!......more

Goodreads review by Laura on May 06, 2022

This was great. I am not a person who cares about football, at all, either, but this story was believable, engaging, heart tugging, and lovable by the end. I highly recommend it. I will also add that there were times that I was listing to this while I was folding laundry, and my hubby would come in......more

Goodreads review by Mike on May 31, 2015

A thank you to Judy Collins for reccomending this book on GR! This why I love GR I would never read this book in a million years if for Judy's review. I have never read any of Charles Martin's books before, but it will not be my last!!! Grabbed me from the beginning and never let go. Great and power......more

Goodreads review by T.J. on September 04, 2015

I had a hard time with this one. There are parts that I really enjoyed, which is pretty rare for me and male authors. Then there are parts that were incredibly hard to swallow. One of the biggest hurdles for me was connecting with and believing Audrey’s character. Someone who manages to earn her own......more


Quotes

"A beautiful story of love, redemption, and football. A winning combination."—Library Journal

"Could easily be ripped from today's headlines. A moving story of lost dreams, unending love, truth seeking and in the end, inspiring redemption. This one is not to be missed!"—Michael Morris, author of Man in the Blue Moon and A Place Called Wiregrass

"Martin's story charges headlong into the sentimental territory-and best-seller terrain-of The Notebook, which doubtless will mean major studio screen treatment."—Kirkus (starred review) on Unwritten

"A spellbinding novel...Charles Martin took the threads of his storyline and wrapped them around my heart. His unforgettable characters captivate as they confront their hidden pasts and build upon their futures with faith, friendship, and grace." —Elin Hilderbrand, author of Beautiful Day on Unwritten

"I found Unwritten one of those strangely beautiful, exotically original novels whose substance dawns slowly to the reader's consciousness like a glorious sunrise. Do not start this book unless you have time to savor, reflect, and renew. Do, if you have space to fit a memorable reading experience into your life."—Leila Meacham, author of Tumbleweeds on Unwritten

"Charles Martin's latest novel brings to mind the storytelling traditions of Nicholas Sparks and John Grisham. UNWRITTEN is a novel for the heart but it's also one of adventure....UNWRITTEN is a page turner and has all the ingredients to become a box office smash."—Michael Morris, author of Man in the Blue Moon on Unwritten