The Man Who Broke into St. Peters

by Chick Yuill

When the caretaker of St Peter's finds that the church has been broken into early on the Saturday morning after Christmas, and that the elderly intruder is still in the building and kneeling at the Communion rail, no one is quite sure what to do.

What's more, the man's startling resemblance to the picture of the suffering Christ that has hung in the church for fifty years unsettles all who catch sight of him. But this is nothing compared to the disturbing impact of his continuing presence on the church and the town.

As his identity becomes clear and his story unfolds, long-hidden truths emerge, and life in Penford can never be quite the same again . . .

304 pages, Paperback

Published November 12, 2018

Reviews

[Wendy H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a surprising book. It tells the story from several different viewpoints, each being equally as interesting. There are several twists which I genuinely did not see coming. The characters are extremely realistic. This is a Christian book, yet it could be read by anyone. Although an emotional read, it is also one of hope.

[Eunice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read about the power of forgiveness

The author does a great job in taking the reader through the routes in the journey of the characters, and helps to reveal the beauty and power of forgiveness in life’s journey.

[Robert Burgon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this novel which covers the themes of abuse, justice and forgiveness from the Christian perspective of the author. It is well-written and inspirational.

[Gillian Poucher · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very thought-provoking book about the nature of forgiveness. A mysterious visitor who breaks into St Peter's Church has historic connections with the church and the small northern town which prove far-reaching, not only for the vicar who meets him, but for other residents. The story is told with great compassion and insight from the perspective of different characters, and I found myself by turns intrigued, sad and thoughtful. Glimmers of humour lighten what could have been a much darker tale, and I appreciated the strong redemptive theme.

[Anne Shakeshaft · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Man Who Broke into St Peters
Chick Yuill
This is an amazing story of abuse, justice and forgiveness. The story spans 50 years as a young man sets out on a journey to try to understand and come to terms with what has happened to him, culminating in him breaking into St Peters Church.
I do not want to give too much away but it is a fascinating read, with far reaching consequences for a whole community.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forgiveness is very powerful