A preacher’s son, a father in hiding, a guilty heart filled with secrets: When Jesse Barlow escaped to Hollywood, he hungered for fame–but eleven years of failure result in a drug-induced suicide attempt. Revived at death’s doorstep, Jesse returns to his Ohio hometown to make amends with his preacher father, a former love, and Jesse’s own secret son. But Jesse’s renewed commitment becomes a baptism by fire when his son’s advanced illness calls for a sacrifice–one that could cost Jesse the very life he regained. A novel of mercy, hope and second chances, From the Dead captures the human spirit with tragedy and joy. Publisher’s full disclosure to readers: This novel of faith occurs within a true-to-life context of redemption, and contains adult language and content. $3.82 on Kindle.