"It's kind of a hobby of mine, shooting stories like this all to pieces" (Chapter 3, p. 29).

"I don't belong in church. Sometimes I'm pretty sure that God is disgusted with me" (Chapter 7, p. 59).

"You said you were a Christian, Melissa. I want to trust your honesty. I really believe that God put me on this case because you needed someone who wouldn't shoot first and ask questions later" (Chapter 13, p. 94).

"I'm not going to let him get away with it, Sandy, she promised. Even if it costs me everything it cost you, I'm not letting him get away with it" (Chapter 16, p. 104).

"I need you anyway, Lord, her heart cried out. Can you forgive me if I don't repent" (Chapter 21, p. 138).

"'I'm a Christian,' he said. 'I don't know if that means a whole lot to you, but it foes to me'" (Chapter 21, p. 143).

"He had trusted...