Matthew Burden, a pastor and graduate of Houghton College and Denver Seminary, has been writing novels since he was sixteen. Freedom Cry was largely written while Matthew was doing volunteer work in North Africa, and much of its richness in cultural detail comes from his work with African cultures and languages. Don’t miss Book Two, The Conqueror’s Song, and Book Three, Pathways of Mercy, in The Hidden Kings series (OakTara). Matthew has also written two other novels, both historical fiction—Tactus: A Quest for Truth and Soldiers of the King. Matthew and his wife, Rachel, are in pastoral ministry in Maine and have a son, Josiah. To email the author: msburden@yahoo.com http://thepeaceandthepassion.blogspot.com