"An addictive storyline that pulls at the reader's social conscience and sense of justice, delivered in an honest, humane manner." ~ Kirkus Reviews

"This book is a must-read! It is written by someone who has lived in Africa and knows her subject well... The redemptive theme of this novel is powerful... we award the novel five Doves, which is our peak rating. This book deserves it." ~ The Dove Foundation

Straight out of South Africa comes the poignant tale of Ida Morgan: her husband murdered, abandoned by God, and alone in the world. Ida's road to healing and wholeness is paved by diamonds in the dust.

Author Shirley Mowat Tucker is a native South African who, through the eyes of Ida Morgan, leads the reader into her country's secret places... places where there are still wicked men doing wicked things... places where the innocent and defenseless are preyed upon... places drenched in the same bitterness and grief that Ida Morgan now understands first hand.

Diamonds in the Dust is the grand prize winner of Athanatos Christian Ministry's First Annual Christian Novel Contest