num_pages: 250
description: A gripping debut thriller pits a man of God against terrorists--and his own deadly pastJohn Cross is a small-town pastor bent on leading his flock to follow God's calling. He's not the sort of man one would expect to have a checkered past.But the truth is that the man behind the pulpit preaching to his sheep was once a wolf--an assassin for the CIA. When John decided to follow Christ he put that work behind him determined to do penance for all the lives he took. He vowed never to kill again.Now someone wants the peaceful pastor to pay for his sins with his own life. And when a terrorist out for revenge walks into the church John's secrets are laid bare. Confronted with his past he must face his demons and discover whether a man can truly change. Can he keep his vow--even when the people he loves are in mortal danger? Will his congregation and the brave woman he's learning to care for be caught in the cross fire? In the end John's life may be the only sacrifice he has left to offer. . .Andrew Huff's thrilling debut is not only a riveting story of suspense it's also a deep exploration of the moral quandaries that face those who choose to follow the Prince of Peace in a violent world. An action-packed nail-biter from beginning to end! . . . I couldn't put it down.--Lynette Eason best-selling award-winning author of the Blue Justice series
language: English
title: A Cross to Kill
publisher: Kregel Publications