Spellbinding New Christian Novel Explores Crime, Punishment and the Ultimate Gift of Redemption

In Anthony Barbera's "The First Rains of October," a man imprisoned for the murder of a young woman finds his life in upheaval when she reappears.

Sonoma, California (PRWEB) July 11, 2007 -- "The First Rains of October," a new book by Anthony Barbera, explores what happens when a woman believed to be murdered returns to her home town. Barbera's stunning novel examines love, loss, spirituality and revenge.

How does anyone forgive the unforgivable? That's just one of the questions propelling Anthony Barbera's faith-based thriller about crime and forgiveness, "The First Rains of October."

On a high school graduation night in Loss Landing, August St. Claire disappears off an ocean cliff, never to be seen again. But even though no body is found, her boyfriend is charged with the crime and sent to prison for 10 years. Complicating matters more, August returns to Loss Landing to confront her past and the man who went to jail for it. A stunning chain reaction begins that will change the lives of the characters forever. Old wounds are reopened and a new love just might be forged.

Beautifully written and filled with richly drawn characters and hairpin twists and turns, "The First Rains of October" gives a fresh spiritual perspective on life. People are not always as they appear on the surface, suggests Barbera, and no matter how dark a life seems, deliverance and hope are always possible.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at http://www.anthonybarbera.com. "The First Rains of October" is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author

Anthony Barbera is the author of two novels, "Catching Baby Moses" and "The First Rains of October," and the author of two screenplays, "American Psalm" and "The Realtor." The president of Barbera Film works, he lives with his family in Northern California.

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