A Life Intercepted

A Novel

By: Charles Martin

Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell

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.

Critic reviews

"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

1 of His Best!

This was wonderful! I'm not even a football fan and I plan to listen to it again. I'm hoping my husband will give it a shot, as well. I now have 4 favorite Charles Martin books: Long Way Gone, When Crickets Cry, Wrapped in Rain, and A Life Intercepted. Thank you Charles Martin for sharing your God given talent.

Wonderful story!

Charles Martin has done it again. He always captures the essence of grace and the love of God. In "A Life Intercepted" he captured the consequences of blame and unforgiveness, the desperate need to be forgiven, as well as the amazing blessing of true forgiveness for all in the story. Such a poignant portrayal pf each and every character. I also loved that he shared his own personal experience in grace and forgiveness to his son and his audience. CO'S writing is truly gifted. His stories never dusappoint.

Not my fave

I usually love Charles Martin’s books, but this one angered me and was disappointing. I could NOT understand how Audrey could do love and trust, then believe the “evidence.” And the she said he was worth nothing, she did not want Matt bear her, but entrusted this youngster to him…..
But because the other eight I’ve read have been special, I’m moving to the next.

We loved this book

Such an interesting story and well written. We didn’t want it to end! Sequel we hope!

Amazing!

Another amazing story by Charles Martin! Whether I read or listen via Audible, I am captivated and encouraged by his writings!