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"A beautiful story of love, redemption, and football. A winning combination."—Library Journal
"Martin is the new king of the romantic novel. . ..A Life Intercepted is a book that will swallow you up and keep you spellbound."—Jackie K Cooper, Book Critic, The Huffington Post
"This deeply personal labor of love has all of the hallmarks of Martin's amazing writing....[D]on't miss this wonderfully written book."—RT Book Reviews
"A touching tale of love, loss, and redemption."—Booklist
"Charles Martin's latest, A Life Intercepted, takes the football novel to the next level....A modern classic."—The Florida Times-Union
"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
"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."
"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."
"Martin is the new king of the romantic novel. . ..A Life Intercepted is a book that will swallow you up and keep you spellbound."—Jackie K Cooper, Book Critic, The Huffington Post
"This deeply personal labor of love has all of the hallmarks of Martin's amazing writing....[D]on't miss this wonderfully written book."—RT Book Reviews
"A touching tale of love, loss, and redemption."—Booklist
"Charles Martin's latest, A Life Intercepted, takes the football novel to the next level....A modern classic."—The Florida Times-Union
"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
"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."
"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."
About the Author
Charles Martin is a New York Times bestselling author of nine previous novels, including his most recent book Unwritten. His work has been translated into seventeen languages. When not writing, his hobbies include bow hunting, working out (a blend of old school stuff and martial arts, called Fight Fit), and Tae Kwon Do, in which he currently has a black belt, though he notes he is "the least flexible person you've ever met." He lives with his wife, Christy, and their three sons in Jacksonville, Florida.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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A Life Intercepted by Charles Martin is 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 forgiveness.
From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, there are two constants in Matthew Rising’s life: his deep and abiding love for his wife Audrey and his love for the game of football. His father instilled a love and understanding of the game and Matthew set and broke numerous records on his meteoric rise as a quarterback through high school and college. With Audrey at his side, Matthew is poised to begin his career as a NFL quarterback when he is arrested and quickly convicted for a heinous crime. Gaining an early release for good behavior, Matthew returns to his small hometown that has turned its back on him where he hopes to find Audrey and win back her love.
Matthew is humbled by his success and he always gives credit to his fellow teammates for their victories. He is adored by everyone in his hometown and they are quick to pay homage to the small town boy who made it big. When everything falls down around him, it is shocking how few people believe in his innocence and how fast that love and adulation turns to disgust and hatred. Despite this lack of faith from his supporters, Matthew worked through his anger early in his incarceration and after he is released from prison, he is not interested in proving his innocence. Instead he is focused on repairing his relationship with Audrey and he is willing to make any sacrifice to achieve his goal.
The depth of Matthew’s character is demonstrated through not only his actions but his innermost thoughts as well.Read more ›
From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, there are two constants in Matthew Rising’s life: his deep and abiding love for his wife Audrey and his love for the game of football. His father instilled a love and understanding of the game and Matthew set and broke numerous records on his meteoric rise as a quarterback through high school and college. With Audrey at his side, Matthew is poised to begin his career as a NFL quarterback when he is arrested and quickly convicted for a heinous crime. Gaining an early release for good behavior, Matthew returns to his small hometown that has turned its back on him where he hopes to find Audrey and win back her love.
Matthew is humbled by his success and he always gives credit to his fellow teammates for their victories. He is adored by everyone in his hometown and they are quick to pay homage to the small town boy who made it big. When everything falls down around him, it is shocking how few people believe in his innocence and how fast that love and adulation turns to disgust and hatred. Despite this lack of faith from his supporters, Matthew worked through his anger early in his incarceration and after he is released from prison, he is not interested in proving his innocence. Instead he is focused on repairing his relationship with Audrey and he is willing to make any sacrifice to achieve his goal.
The depth of Matthew’s character is demonstrated through not only his actions but his innermost thoughts as well.Read more ›
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Charles Martin is, and always will be, an auto buy for me. This time I was lucky enough to read an advance copy of A Life Intercepted, requested and received through NetGalley.com in exchange for my honest review. At first I was overwhelmed by the information and detail on the game of football, but as I read further I realized that my knowledge base was growing. I began to make connections between the game, the mechanics, the emotions and the story.
And, oh the story - it's a second chance at love, a second chance at life, a look at fame, a look at selfless sacrifice, a story of growth, of redemption, of forgiveness.
Charles Martin invites readers into the mind and heart of his main character and relates the story in that voice. There are religious references and many discussions of values, morals, honesty, the nature of love and the power of forgiveness. I read it over several days and I enjoyed every minute of the emotional ride Charles Martin took me on - did I cry? I'll admit I sobbed openly several times.
I think A Life Intercepted would lend itself well to a book discussion group, and it certainly has a place on my keepers shelf!
And, oh the story - it's a second chance at love, a second chance at life, a look at fame, a look at selfless sacrifice, a story of growth, of redemption, of forgiveness.
Charles Martin invites readers into the mind and heart of his main character and relates the story in that voice. There are religious references and many discussions of values, morals, honesty, the nature of love and the power of forgiveness. I read it over several days and I enjoyed every minute of the emotional ride Charles Martin took me on - did I cry? I'll admit I sobbed openly several times.
I think A Life Intercepted would lend itself well to a book discussion group, and it certainly has a place on my keepers shelf!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Judith D. Collins
on September 3, 2014
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A Life Intercepted by Charles Martin is a deeply moving and powerful story of big dreams-- lost and found, unwavering faith, hope and forgiveness; one of never ending love, and redemption. "Love did what hatred could not and never will."
South Georgia, 34-yr old Matthew Rising "Rocket" loves football, and has made his way to fame, by hard work, drive, and determination. With two Heisman trophies, top NFL draft pick, TV appearances, financial security, front covers, a town who loves him, offering the key to the city-- with roads, and children named after him, and best of all his supportive and strong best cheerleader wife, Audrey by his side.
However, when he leaves his New York hotel room the night of the draft, to get to the gym at 3am, for training, everything in his world comes crashing down, and he loses it all. Accused of a horrible crime, an enemy, a lost memory, and evidence which sends his promising career, his celebrity status, his wife, and his entire life in a downward spiral to the inside of a prison, losing everything.
Having served twelve long years in prison, he is out to win back his wife, Audrey. As a sex-offender status, he definitely has challenges, making the transition back to the same hometown, as the hero who has lost his crown. With former agent /best friend-Woody, a former coach-Ray, a beaten dog-Tux, a troubled teen football player Dee who needs his help, and a wife hiding away in a convent yearning for the truth, Matthew may just stand a chance, against all odds.
Although helping the boy means Matthew violates the conditions of his release and-if discovered-he will go back to prison for life, he'll take the chance with hope of winning back Audrey's love.Read more ›
South Georgia, 34-yr old Matthew Rising "Rocket" loves football, and has made his way to fame, by hard work, drive, and determination. With two Heisman trophies, top NFL draft pick, TV appearances, financial security, front covers, a town who loves him, offering the key to the city-- with roads, and children named after him, and best of all his supportive and strong best cheerleader wife, Audrey by his side.
However, when he leaves his New York hotel room the night of the draft, to get to the gym at 3am, for training, everything in his world comes crashing down, and he loses it all. Accused of a horrible crime, an enemy, a lost memory, and evidence which sends his promising career, his celebrity status, his wife, and his entire life in a downward spiral to the inside of a prison, losing everything.
Having served twelve long years in prison, he is out to win back his wife, Audrey. As a sex-offender status, he definitely has challenges, making the transition back to the same hometown, as the hero who has lost his crown. With former agent /best friend-Woody, a former coach-Ray, a beaten dog-Tux, a troubled teen football player Dee who needs his help, and a wife hiding away in a convent yearning for the truth, Matthew may just stand a chance, against all odds.
Although helping the boy means Matthew violates the conditions of his release and-if discovered-he will go back to prison for life, he'll take the chance with hope of winning back Audrey's love.Read more ›
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Charles Martin is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 novels, including UNWRITTEN, THUNDER AND RAIN and WHERE THE RIVER ENDS. His newest work of fiction, A LIFE INTERCEPTED, is characteristic of his previous efforts. As always, Martin brings his characters to life through exceptional vivid wordplay as he describes the surroundings, smells, sights and the rest of the sensory abilities by which men and women live and love.
In A LIFE INTERCEPTED, Martin tackles one of America’s all-time favorite sports and combines this national love with a story of unrequited love between a husband and his wife. The novel goes back and forth from current day to events that occurred some 13 years previously. From the main character’s voice, Martin tells Matthew “the Rocket” Rising’s story of love and success to hate and incarceration.
With his high school sweetheart, Audrey, and rising in the ranks of football so quickly that he’s the #1 NFL draft pick, Matthew literally has it all. No doubt, he has won the heart of his girlfriend, as well as the nation of football fanatics as the winningest quarterback in the history of college football. Of course, his story wouldn’t be nearly so interesting if he hadn’t fallen from grace on the night of the draft by being accused of a sexual crime against two adolescent girls.
Claiming his innocence, Matthew never admits to this horrible act before, during or after his trial. The main obstacle is that the evidence appears irrefutable, and everyone who is close to him begins wondering if he truly is guilty. Only two men stay loyal to Matthew during his 12 years of incarceration. Not even Audrey supports him; immediately following the trial, she disappears.Read more ›
In A LIFE INTERCEPTED, Martin tackles one of America’s all-time favorite sports and combines this national love with a story of unrequited love between a husband and his wife. The novel goes back and forth from current day to events that occurred some 13 years previously. From the main character’s voice, Martin tells Matthew “the Rocket” Rising’s story of love and success to hate and incarceration.
With his high school sweetheart, Audrey, and rising in the ranks of football so quickly that he’s the #1 NFL draft pick, Matthew literally has it all. No doubt, he has won the heart of his girlfriend, as well as the nation of football fanatics as the winningest quarterback in the history of college football. Of course, his story wouldn’t be nearly so interesting if he hadn’t fallen from grace on the night of the draft by being accused of a sexual crime against two adolescent girls.
Claiming his innocence, Matthew never admits to this horrible act before, during or after his trial. The main obstacle is that the evidence appears irrefutable, and everyone who is close to him begins wondering if he truly is guilty. Only two men stay loyal to Matthew during his 12 years of incarceration. Not even Audrey supports him; immediately following the trial, she disappears.Read more ›
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