{"product_id":"cage-of-stars-9780446696722","title":"Cage of Stars","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCage of Stars - A Powerful Story of Loss and Redemption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nFrom Jacquelyn Mitchard, the New York Times bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Deep End of the Ocean\u003c\/i\u003e, comes this emotionally charged literary novel that explores the depths of human tragedy and the challenging path to forgiveness.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nTwelve-year-old Veronica Swan's peaceful life in a close-knit Mormon community is torn apart when her two younger sisters are brutally murdered. While her parents find the strength to forgive the deranged killer, Scott Early, Veronica cannot reconcile with such compassion. Years later, driven by unresolved grief and anger, she abandons her identity and severs all family ties to pursue her own form of justice.\n\nAs Veronica closes in on Early, she confronts profound questions about sin, compassion, and the true cost of revenge. Her journey leads to a decision that will irrevocably change both her life and her family's future.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis character-driven novel examines forgiveness within religious communities, the psychological impact of violent crime on families, and the coming-of-age journey of a young woman wrestling with moral complexity. Set against the backdrop of Utah's Mormon culture, the narrative explores how faith, family bonds, and personal convictions collide in the aftermath of unspeakable tragedy.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eJacquelyn Mitchard\u003c\/b\u003e is the New York Times bestselling author of works for both adults and children, including \u003ci\u003eCage of Stars\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Deep End of the Ocean\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Rest of Us: Dispatches from the Mother Ship\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of her newspaper columns, which are syndicated nationwide by Tribune Media Services. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and seven children.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nPublished by Grand Central Publishing in August 2007, this paperback edition delivers Mitchard's signature emotional depth and psychological insight. Perfect for book clubs and readers who appreciate literary fiction that tackles difficult moral questions with nuance and sensitivity.","brand":"Grand Central Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680610881810,"sku":"9780446696722","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_737d1c9c-3c82-431e-bdd3-1d2bd2345234.jpg?v=1734923156","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cage-of-stars-9780446696722","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}