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About Writing Mysteries - P.D. James

P.D. James is coming out with a new book on writing, specifically, writing detective novels. NPR interviewed her this morning, listen to what she had to say:

P.D. James Interview

Celebrate the Season through Story!

I'll Be Home for Christmas By Miller, Linda Lael Author Mulvany, Catherine Author Leto, Julie 2006-09 - Pocket Books 9780743442275 CHECK CATALOG The magic of Christmas comes alive with four new contemporary stories in an anthology of works by Miller, Catherine Mulvany, Julie Leto, and Roxanne St. Claire. Original. …More

Shirley, Goodness and Mercy By Macomber, Debbie, Cathy 2007-10 - Center Point Large Print 9781602850521 CHECK CATALOG Alone at Christmas, Greg Bennett feels his life has been a waste. Sixty years old and he has no one to spend the holiday with -- and no one who cares. Greg knows he's made mistakes, hurt people, failed in all the ways that matter. As a young man, he fathered a child he never acknowledged. He deserted a friend in his hour of need. He abandoned his own brother, who he hasn't seen in years. And he and his wife are in the midst of an acrimonious divorce. Listlessly wandering through the streets of San Francisco, Greg finds himself in a church -- and he whispers a simple, heartfelt prayer. His prayer finds its way to the Archangel Gabriel, who assigns his favorite angels -- Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy -- to Greg Bennett's case. Gabriel knows that very soon, Greg will need all three. …More

Shrouds of Holly By Kingsbury, Kate 2007-11 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425218495 CHECK CATALOG While decorating for a Christmas reception, Cecily sends her husband Baxter and stable manager Samuel into the woods to cut some fresh holly. Their one-horse carriage returns--with the unwelcome gift of a dead body--and Baxter and Samuel are nowhere to be found. …More

Sweet Revenge By Davidson, Diane Mott 2007-09 - William Morrow & Company 9780060527334 CHECK CATALOG The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Double Shot" delivers another knockout novel featuring Colorado caterer Goldy Schultz, who's catering a holiday breakfast but finds murder on the menu. Includes recipes for Charles Dickens-inspired dishes. …More

Till Morning Is Nigh: A Wortham Family Christmas Novella By Kelly, Leisha 2007-10 - Revell 9780800718879 CHECK CATALOG A Christmas of Healing It is December of 1932, just one year after the Worthams and the Hammonds lost both a dear mother and a selfless friend in one terrible night. What would certainly be a bittersweet occasion turns to crisis when George Hammond disappears, leaving his many children worried and alone. Can Julia Wortham restore hope and joy to so many forlorn children? With too many mouths, too little money, and a mysterious illness taking hold of some of the children, she has her doubts that God will pull them through. But she wasn???t counting on the miracle of a simple, paper nativity. …More

Unwrapping Christmas By Copeland, Lori 2007-10 - Zondervan Publishing Company 9780310272267 CHECK CATALOG It's that time of year again, and with excitement and high expectations, Rose has planned the perfect Christmas for her family and friends. But when she feels them drifting away during a time that should celebrate togetherness, Rose is forced to slow down in the most unexpected way. In this whimsical, uplifting story, she discovers the true meaning of giving. …More

Where Angels Go By Macomber, Debbie, Cathy 2007-10 - Mira Books 9780778325154 CHECK CATALOG BookPage Notable Title Christmas is a time for angels. Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy are back, and these three irresistible angels love their assignments on Earth. They often find themselves in trouble, but somehow things always work out for the best. …More

Let There Be Suspects By Richards, Emilie 2006-12 - Berkley Trade Pub 9780425213070 CHECK CATALOG Now that a chalk outline no longer marks their front porch, Aggie Sloan-Wilcox and her minister husband can turn their attention to the living--or so they think. In the second book of this series, Aggie's despised former foster sister comes for Christmas and turns up dead. It's up to Aggie to find the real murderer. Original. …More

Blue Christmas By Andrews, Mary Kay 2006-11 - HarperCollins Publishers 0060837349 CHECK CATALOG A BookPage Notable Title Bestselling author Andrews brings back the lovable characters from Savannah Blues and Savannah Breeze for a new funny and touching story that offers a little Christmas cheer with delicious Southern recipes throughout. …More

A Carol for Christmas By Hatcher, Robin Lee 2006-10 - Zondervan Publishing Company 9780310257769 CHECK CATALOG What would you give up for love? For Carol, it was her most precious dream: her passion to sing. But was her sacrifice worth it now that her marriage is losing its spark? In this heartwarming novella, two people discover the true essence of Christmas and its power to rekindle the flames of love. …More

A Christine Feehan Holiday Treasury By Feehan, Christine 2006-11 - Pocket Books 9781416537601 CHECK CATALOG Available together for the first time in a handsome hardcover edition are three paranormal romance holiday novellas by "New York Times" bestselling author Feehan--"After the Music, The Twilight Before Christmas," and "Rocky Mountain Miracle." …More

The Christmas Candle By Lucado, Max 2006-10 - Westbow Press 1595541470 CHECK CATALOG BookPage Notable Title View Author Video Clip Journey back to a simpler time, to a small English village where nothing out of the ordinary ever happens. Except at Christmas time. That's when a mysterious angel suddenly appears in a lowly candle maker's shop. When the holy and the human collide in a way that only God could imagine. …More

A Christmas Caroline By Smith, Kyle 2006-12 - William Morrow & Company 9780061119873 CHECK CATALOG "The Devil Wears Prada" meets "A Christmas Carol" in the hilarious new holiday offering by the author of "The Love Monkey." …More

A Christmas Guest By Perry, Anne 2006-09 - Thorndike Press 9780786288168 CHECK CATALOG Cantankerous and vinegar-tongued Grandmama, from Perry's Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series, is the leading character in this Christmas novel. Grandmama arrives on a holiday visit and discovers that a fellow guest--an outcast from her own family--has been murdered. …More

A Merry Little Christmas: Unto Us a Child...Christmas, Don't Be Late By Palmer, Catherine Author Hart, Jillian 2006-11 - Steeple Hill 0373785712 CHECK CATALOG This two-in-one combines Palmer's "Unto Us a Child," in which a bachelor discovers babysitting and the woman who turns his life upside down, with Hart's warm "Christmas Don't Be Late" which finds millionaire Colton Nichols determined to keep his distance from his neighbor until he reads her son's letter asking Santa to heal his sister's illness and his mom's broken heart. …More

Christmas Letters By Macomber, Debbie, Cathy 2006-10 - Mira Books 9780778323495 CHECK CATALOG Catherine O'Conner has a knack for writing Christmas letters for other people. When she meets psychologist Dr. Wynn Jeffries, she begins to fall in love, despite their opposing opinions on Christmas. …More

A Christmas Secret By Perry, Anne 2006-11 - Ballantine Books 9780345485816 CHECK CATALOG With this brand-new volume, "New York Times" bestselling author Anne Perry continues what is now her annual tradition--a seasonal stand-alone mystery that reunites readers with Dominic and Clarice Corde, who are charged with solving the brutal murder of the local vicar. …More

A Christmas to Remember: A Cape Light Novel By Kinkade, Thomas Author Spencer, Katherine 2006-10 - Berkley Publishing Group 0425211843 CHECK CATALOG Two "New York Times" bestselling authors take a journey into the Cape Light of Christmas past. …More

Dearest Dorothy, Merry Everything! By Baumbich, Charlene 2006-11 - Penguin Books 0143037919 CHECK CATALOG Just in time for the holidays comes a Partonville Christmas story that all Dearest Dorothy fans will have on their wish list . …More

Eve's Christmas By Dailey, Janet 2006-10 - Zebra Books 9780821780176 CHECK CATALOG A small town Christmas is just what Luck McClure wants for his young son. The snow's coming down and the tallest tree on the lot is tied to the top of his car. Along comes Eve Rowland to help. Shy and sweet, the music teacher makes his heart skip a beat, and when Luck takes Eve in his arms, it suddenly becomes the most wonderful time of the year. Original. …More

Finding Noel By Evans, Richard Paul 2006-10 - Simon & Schuster 9780743287036 CHECK CATALOG BookPage Notable Title At Christmas, an unhappy young man helps a woman find her family; from the author of The Christmas Box. …More

The Gift of the Magi and the Purple Dress By Henry, O. 2006-10 - Collins Design 9780061138805 CHECK CATALOG Internationally recognized illustrator Raschka brings O. Henry into a new century. Full color. …More

The Great Santa Search By Guinn, Jeff 2006-11 - Jeremy P. Tarcher 9781585425136 CHECK CATALOG This follow-up to Guinn's bestselling "The Autobiography of Santa Claus" and "How Mrs. Claus Saved Christmas" takes readers on a sleigh ride through the history of Christmas in America that lands smack-dab in 2006, as a new reality TV show threatens to destroy the true spirit of Christmas. …More

The Handmaid and the Carpenter By Berg, Elizabeth 2006-11 - Random House 1400065380 CHECK CATALOG A BookPage Notable Title In this wonderful novel about love and trust, hope and belief, Berg, the best-selling author of We Are All Welcome Here and The Year of Pleasures, transports readers to Nazareth in biblical times to reimagine the events of the classic Christmas story. …More

High Heels and Holidays By Michaels, Kasey 2006-11 - Kensington Publishing Corporation 9780758208828 CHECK CATALOG Mystery author Maggie Kelly is getting ready to celebrate her first Christmas with Alexandre, Viscount Saint Just--her once-fictional, now very real sexy hero and boyfriend. Before they can curl up on the couch to watch "It's a Wonderful Life," a seriously disgruntled grinch delivers death threats to all the authors who contributed to a mystery collection--a list that includes Maggie. …More

I want to see the Pictures!

A picture book for children essentially provides the child with a visual experience. A picture book is any book that contains illustration in which tells a complete story. They may be long narratives or completely wordless. The pictures may stand alone in it's details to complement the text or it may enhance and add detail to the text. In any event, the pictures are part of the story. So when reading this type of book, pause and look. It is after all, the visual experience, that makes this type of book unique in the publishing world.

Picture books in all their varied formats include some fun illustrations that you may not have thought of. One such category are books that use text as illustrations. Concrete poems which take the shape of the object they describe are one example. For a fantastic example of this check out Chris Raschka's A Poke in the Eye. Each poem is a work of art which Raschka embellishes with collage.

Another great book that featured this concept was Bembo's Zoo which is out of print. Each of the letters of the alphabet were used to create an animal that corresponded with that letter. You can still see this artwork on the web at http://www.bemboszoo.com/

Michele, Children's Librarian

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Susan

Get 'em While They're Hot!

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Blood Ties: A Bishop/Special Crimes Unit Novel By Hooper, Kay 2010-01 - Bantam 9780553804867 CHECK CATALOG Hooper, the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Blood Sins," combines the most thrilling elements of suspense, romance, and the paranormal in the highly anticipated conclusion to her chilling Blood trilogy. …More

Catalyst: A Tale of the Barque Cats By Scarborough, Elizabeth Ann Author McCaffrey, Anne 2010-01 - Del Rey Books 9780345513762 CHECK CATALOG Pilot, navigator, engineer, doctor, scientist--ship's cat? All are essential to a well-staffed space vessel. Barque Cats have become highly prized crew members who travel the galaxy, responsible for keeping spacecraft free of vermin and for acting as morale officers. …More

Dark Fire By Lowell, Elizabeth 2009-12 - Severn House Publishers 9780727868145 CHECK CATALOG The Andean Cloud Forest in Ecuador is mysterious and beautiful, and guide Trace Rawlings is a man who lives by his own rules. But Cynthia is used to that kind of man. She can handle Trace. After all, he's just there to lead her through the treacherous forest, right? …More

Where the God of Love Hangs Out: Fiction By Bloom, Amy 2010-01 - Random House 9781400063574 CHECK CATALOG "The New York Times"-bestselling author of "Away" returns with a collection of stories showing the beautiful flaws of humanity. Amy Bloom gets more meaning into individual sentences than most authors manage in whole books.--"The New Yorker." …More

Shadow Tag By Erdrich, Louise 2010-02 - Harper 9780061536090 CHECK CATALOG When Irene America discovers that her husband has been reading her diary, she begins a secrets Blue Notebook, as much the truth about her life and her marriage as the Red Diary is a farce. Alternating between these two records, "Shadow Tag" is an eerily gripping novel. …More

Winter Garden By Hannah, Kristin 2010-02 - St. Martin's Press 9780312364120 CHECK CATALOG Can a woman ever really know herself if she doesn't know her mother? From the author of "Firefly Lane" comes a powerful novel that illuminates the intricate mother-daughter bond and explores the enduring links between the present and the past. …More

Merry Wives of Maggody By Hess, Joan 2010-01 - Minotaur Books 9780312363611 CHECK CATALOG Maggody, Arkansas, is regarded by most as a two-bit hick town, filled with one-bit hicks. But Mrs. Jim Bob Buchanon seeks to change that perception with her latest scheme--a charity golf tournament--in Hess's newest cozy in the Arly Hanks Mystery series. …More

Split Image By Parker, Robert B 2010-02 - Putnam Adult 9780399156236 CHECK CATALOG Family ties prove deadly in the brilliant new Jesse Stone novel from "New York Times"-bestselling author Parker. …More

Doors Open By Rankin, Ian 2010-01 - Reagan Arthur Books 9780316024785 CHECK CATALOG Three friends descend upon an art auction in search of some excitement. As enterprising girlfriends, clever detectives, seductive auctioneers and a Hell's Angel named Hate enter the picture, this fast-paced story of second guesses keeps changing the picture. …More

The Five Greatest Warriors By Reilly, Matthew 2010-01 - Simon & Schuster 9781416577577 CHECK CATALOG "New York Times"-bestselling author Matthew Reilly returns with this work, in which Jack West, Jr., and his loyal team race to uncover the secrets of the five chosen warriors. …More

Betrayal of the Blood Lily By Willig, Lauren 2010-01 - Dutton Adult 9780525951506 CHECK CATALOG The heroines of Willig's bestselling Pink Carnation series have engaged in espionage all over 19th-century Europe. In the sixth stand-alone volume, Miss Penelope Deveraux travels to India, where she finds freedom--and risk--more exciting than she ever imagined. …More

Aunt Dimity Down Under By Atherton, Nancy 2010-02 - Viking Books 9780670021444 CHECK CATALOG With its exotic setting, endearing characters, and paranormal storyline, the latest cozy in the Aunt Dimity mystery series is sure to be a hit with loyal readers and new fans alike. …More

Money to Burn: A Novel of Suspense By Grippando, James 2010-03 - Harper 9780061556302 CHECK CATALOG …More

False Convictions By Green, Tim 2010-02 - Grand Central Publishing 9780446401524 CHECK CATALOG In bestselling author Green's latest thriller, Casey Jordan returns. Seeking justice in a small town, Jordan is counting on an open-and-shut case. Tormented by death threats and assassination attempts, her hardest challenge may be just staying alive. …More

The Information Officer By Mills, Mark 2010-02 - Random House 9781400068180 CHECK CATALOG Filled with remarkably poignant and atmospheric details of life under siege, and indelible characters who live and breathe, "The Information Officer" is a taut, transporting thriller--an enthralling novel told with exceptional skill and style. …More

A Night Too Dark: A Kate Shugak Novel By Stabenow, Dana 2010-02 - Minotaur Books 9780312559090 CHECK CATALOG Stabenow's "New York Times"-bestselling Kate Shugak series returns with a spectacular case of suicide by Alaska that may not be self-inflicted after all. …More

Celebrate the Season through Story!

Wolfsbane and Mistletoe By Harris, Charlaine Editor Kelner, Toni L. P. Contribution by Briggs, Patricia 2008-10 - Ace Books 9780441016334 CHECK CATALOG 2008 Agatha Award Winner- Best Short Story for "The Night Things Changed," by Dana Cameron New York Times-bestselling authors Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs, and Carrie Vaughn--along with 12 other masters of the genre--offer all-new stories on werewolves and the holidays, a variation on the concept of birthdays and vampires featured in Many Bloody Returns. …More

Yuletide Treasure: The Finest Gift/A Blessed Season By Snelling, Lauraine Author Hart, Jillian 2008-11 - Steeple Hill 9780373786312 CHECK CATALOG Two beloved authors of inspirational romance unwrap two romantic, joyful stories that celebrate the season. Original. …More

Angela and the Baby Jesus By McCourt, Frank Illustrator Long, Loren 2007-11 - Scribner Book Company 9781416574705 CHECK CATALOG BookPage Notable Title McCourt writes a captivating story about Angela as a child--often cold and hungry herself--compelled to rescue the baby Jesus and take him home. Presented in two formats, one for children, one for adults, the story is told in the voice that has stirred the souls of millions of readers. …More

Candy Cane Murder By Fluke, Joanne Author Meier, Leslie Author Levine, Laura 2007-10 - Kensington Publishing Corporation 9780758221988 CHECK CATALOG Just in time for the holidays comes the perfect stocking stuffer--a low-priced, hardcover mystery collection featuring novellas from three beloved authors, plus bonus holiday recipes. …More

Cat Deck the Halls By Murphy, Shirley Rousseau 2007-11 - William Morrow & Company 9780061123955 CHECK CATALOG Feline P.I. Joe Grey and friends must catch a holiday killer in this 13th delightful and sophisticated mystery in the popular, award-winning series. …More

A Christmas Beginning By Perry, Anne 2007-10 - Ballantine Books 9780345485823 CHECK CATALOG From "New York Times" bestselling author Perry comes a brand-new holiday mystery. Interweaving the original Christmas Story with her own holiday tale, Perry explores the meaning of Josephs secondary role compared to that of Mary and Jesus. …More

The New Year's Quilt By Chiaverini, Jennifer 2007-11 - Simon & Schuster 9781416547556 CHECK CATALOG From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Christmas Quilt" and the Elm Creek Quilt series comes a heartwarming account of New Years traditions at Elm Creek Manor. …More

Christmas Letters By Macomber, Debbie 2007-09 - Wheeler Publishing 9781597224680 CHECK CATALOG Catherine O'Conner has a knack for writing Christmas letters for other people. When she meets psychologist Dr. Wynn Jeffries, she begins to fall in love, despite their opposing opinions on Christmas. …More

The Christmas Pearl By Frank, Dorothea Benton 2007-11 - William Morrow & Company 9780061438448 CHECK CATALOG Theodora has finally gotten her family together in South Carolina to celebrate Christmas, but the holiday looks nothing like the extravagant, homey holidays of her childhood. Luckily for her, a special someone who heard her plea for help arrives. …More

The Christmas Promise By VanLiere, Donna 2007-10 - St. Martin's Press 9780312367763 CHECK CATALOG BookPage Notable Title From the author of the "New York Times" bestseller "The Christmas Shoes" comes the next inspiring novel in her Christmas Hope series: a deeply moving story about second chances and the power of love. …More

A Christmas Visitor By Kinkade, Thomas Author Spencer, Katherine 2007-10 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425217252 CHECK CATALOG From the "New York Times"-bestselling authors comes a story of Cape Light Christmas surprises as the spirit of the season gives its residents hope and happiness. …More

Christmas Wishes By Macomber, Debbie, Cathy 2007-11 - Mira Books 9780778325062 CHECK CATALOG Featuring two classic holiday stories by fan favorite Debbie Macomber, this collection contains "Christmas Letters" and "Rainy Day Kisses." Reissue. …More

Comfort and Joy By Michaels, Fern Author Bostwick, Marie Author Lamb, Cathy 2007-11 - Zebra 9780821780480 CHECK CATALOG Readers can curl up by the fireside with this collection of four heartwarming stories for the holidays, featuring original tales by Fern Michaels, Cathy Lamb, Marie Bostwick, and Deborah J. Wolf. Original. …More

Dark Celebration By Feehan, Christine 2007-10 - Jove Books 9780515143546 CHECK CATALOG With her erotically charged Carpathian tales, Feehan, hailed as the queen of paranormal romance by "USA Today," has enthralled fans with a seductive world and the unforgettable characters--both human and not--who inhabit it. This edition of the "New York Times" bestseller features exclusive deleted scenes and recipes. …More

First Impressions By Roberts, Nora 2007-04 - Wheeler Publishing 9781597224819 CHECK CATALOG "New York Times"-bestselling author Nora Roberts offers this two-in-one volume of holiday tales sure to warm the heart. Includes the classic story "First Impressions" accompanied by "Blithe Images." Reissue. …More

The Gift By Evans, Richard Paul 2007-10 - Simon & Schuster 9781416550013 CHECK CATALOG BookPage Notable Title Beloved inspirational author Richard Paul Evans crafts a heartwarming Christmas story in the tradition of "The Christmas Box" and "Finding Noel." Simon & Schuster …More

The Gift By Evans, Richard Paul 2007-11 - Center Point Large Print 9781602850668 CHECK CATALOG Beloved inspirational author Richard Paul Evans crafts a heartwarming Christmas story in the tradition of "The Christmas Box" and "Finding Noel." Simon & Schuster …More

Grave Apparel By Byerrum, Ellen 2007-07 - Signet Book 9780451221780 CHECK CATALOG The "fabulously fun"* fashionista/sleuth Lacey Smithsonian is back in the case of a food editor who may have given her holiday sweater-hating coworker her just desserts... …More

Hearts Evergreen By Hatcher, Robin Lee Author Springer, Kathryn 2007-11 - Steeple Hill 9780373786121 CHECK CATALOG Two delightful holiday tales are collected in this anthology, in which Christmas offers a reunion romance and a matchmaking endeavor. Includes Hatchers "A Cloud Mountain Christmas" and Springers "A Match Made for Christmas." Original. …More

Hercule Poirot's Christmas By Christie, Agatha 2007-09 - Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers 9781579127350 CHECK CATALOG On the night before Christmas, cruel, tyrannical, filthy rich Simeon Lee is found in his locked bedroom with his throat cut. Now Hercule Poirot must put his deductive powers to the test to solve one of his most chilling cases--and to prevent a clever killer from spilling more blood. Previously titled A Holiday for Murder and Murder for Christmas. …More

An Irish Christmas By Carlson, Melody 2007-09 - Revell 9780800718800 CHECK CATALOG A captivating story of love, deception, and secret passions A well-hidden secret has haunted Colleen for twenty years. Her husband made her promise she would never speak of it again, but now he??'s gone and life seems so out of control. Will her fragile relationship with her adult son Jamie survive the truth she??'s hidden for so long? Jamie has a few secrets of his own???like his desire to pursue his music. But as with many things in his life, it isn???t going very well. Why doesn???t he seem to fit in anywhere? When Jamie announces his plans to join the military, Colleen decides it??'s time for the two of them to take a trip together???to Ireland. But will this trip cost her the very relationship she??'s trying to save? The truth they discover could change their lives in a way neither ever thought possible. This will be a Christmas they will never forget. …More

Kissing Christmas Goodbye By Beaton, M. C. 2007-10 - Minotaur Books 9780312349110 CHECK CATALOG BookPage Notable Title After a wealthy widow is poisoned, Agatha receives the letter the woman had sent before her death, saying one of her family members had intended to kill her. Agatha sets out to find the murderer, all the while managing a teenage trainee who makes her feel old and plotting every detail of a traditional Christmas. …More

The Last Noel By Graham, Heather 2007-11 - Mira Books 9780778325253 CHECK CATALOG A family Christmas turns into a hostage standoff when two violent criminals break into the OBoyles familys home. Knowing that psychology and not brawn will be the safest way to get through this, Mom Skylar offers the men a Christmas dinner. But one of the men has a few surprises of his own. …More

Lost for Christmas By Hindmarsh, Ted Author Hindmarsh, Shirlene 2007-08 - Horizon Publishers & Distributors 9780882908236 CHECK CATALOG Duncan is a typical eight-year-old: naturally curious, easily distracted, and prone to do his own thing. His Aunt Millie lives in a small town six hundred miles away, and when his parents decide to visit for Christmas, it sets the stage for disaster. Accidentally left at a gas station, Duncan must find a way to find the family he lost. …More

Midnight Clear By Jenkins, Jerry B. Author Jenkins, Dallas 2007-09 - Tyndale House Publishers 9781414316598 CHECK CATALOG A middle-aged man, jobless and recently evicted. An old woman estranged from her family. A frustrated youth pastor. A young mother and son spending their first holiday alone since her husband's accident. And a gas station owner forced to work on a holiday. But hope often comes when least expected. As midnight approaches, these five randomly cross paths, changing each others' lives forever. "Midnight Clear" is a modern-day parable about how seemingly insignificant acts of grace can make a profound difference. …More