{"product_id":"9780996326988","title":"The Mortician","description":"Do You Want To Live Forever?\u003cp\u003eEver since Jacob Benjamin touched his dead Grandmother's cheek while she lay in her coffin, he has had a fascination with death. The mystery of the grave and what lies beyond it became a lifetime quest for the young man. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis Master's Degree thesis project explores the decades abandoned Waxley Mortuary, sitting in ruins. His research partners join him on a journey through life and legacy - but Jacob discovers there is still activity inside the dilapidated walls of Waxley. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the appearance of an old photo the story begins; and as the mirror of one's life reveals actions and regrets, Jacob realizes that there is one figure standing between him and his legacy, salvation, and redemption: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mortician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA.L. Mengel goes back to his storytelling roots with a novel about the pursuit of legacy amidst the solitude of darkness. \u003cbr\u003eCan one shed their transgressions to accept their shortcomings?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parchman's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014188777712,"sku":"9780996326988","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780996326988_p0.jpg?v=1763941740","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780996326988","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}