Moody Publishers’ Information on Latter-day Cipher
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Here’s what Moody has in their online catalogue about my new book (I added the release date, so don’t hold them to that yet):
When rebellious Utah socialite Kirsten Young is found murdered in Provo Canyon with strange markings carved into her flesh and a note written in 19th century code, questions arise about the old laws of the Mormon Church. Journalist Selonnah Zee is assigned the story—which quickly takes on a life of its own. Even before the first murder is solved several more victims appear, each one more mysterious than the last.
Adding to a slew of other distractions, Selonnah’s cousin Roger has recently converted and is now a public spokesperson for the Mormon faith. But paradoxically, Roger’s wife, Eliza, is struggling to hold on to the Mormon beliefs of her childhood. If something is really from God, she wonders, why does it need to be constantly revised? And could the murderer be asking the same questions?
Latter-Day Cipher
A Novel
ISBN: 0-8024-5679-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-8024-5679-3
Price: $13.99
# of Pages: 350
Format: Paperback
Release Date: April 2009
I recently attended a retreat held for all the clients of my agent, Janet Kobobel Grant of Books & Such Literary Agency. At this retreat, Jeanette Thomason of Waterbrook Press encouraged us to each develop a branding statement. I’d like feedback before I submit this to my publishers. What do you think?
I pull an amorphous issue forward until it resolves into its face. Then I put my face right up against it and talk to it.
I take all comers– the monolith of Mormonism, the challenge of writing truthful fiction, the bittersweet contradictions of faith in a mysterious and often terrifying God of love.
I look them all straight in the eye.
— Latayne C. Scott
The Mormon Mirage (Zondervan)
Latter-day Cipher (Moody)
Prisca’s Epistle
The Hinge of Your History: The Phases of Faith
Take a look at the cover for my new novel, Latter-day Cipher. As I have shown it to people, I have noticed that the 30-something crowd is most wildly enthusiastic about it. What do you think?
