1999 GOLD MEDALLION WINNER Cadi Forbes knows its forbidden, that doing so will bring curses down on her-but something deep and instinctive moves her, against all dire warnings, to find the sin eater. Cadi must find the one man who can set her free from the sin that plagues her days and nights. But Cadi doesnt know that the sin eater is seeking as well. . . Before their journeys are over, Cadi and the sin eater must face themselves, each other-and the One who will demand all from them in exchange for the answers they seek. Taking a bold step into the arena of historical suspense, Francine Rivers draws readers into a captivating tale of suffering, seeking, and redemption. Set in the Great Smokey Mountains, The Last Sin Eater is a masterful blend of realistic characters, historical accuracy, and compelling mystery. As always, Rivers weaves a story that goes beyond entertaining to move the heart and spirit, pointing us to the only One who can truly set us free: Jesus, the Christ.