When darkness falls, faith prevails. Inspired by true events, Katarina’s Dark Journey is a faith-based coming-of-age novel that offers a gripping exploration of trauma’s effect on the human spirit. With a dual time-line set in Ukraine during the Russian civil war and post-war Germany, this suspense-filled epic saga carries a poignant lesson about the fragility of freedom. 1918 Ukraine. When the Bolsheviks set fire to their Mennonite village, Katarina and her pregnant sister, Anna, flee across … [Read more...] about Katarina’s Dark Journey by MJ Krause-Chivers
Katarina’s Dark Shadow by MJ Krause-Chivers
A suspenseful, faith based-coming of age mystery set during the Russian civil war in Ukraine and post-war Germany — with themes of intergenerational trauma, perseverance and resilience — Katarina’s Dark Shadow prequels the courageous human struggle inside a distinct faith during violent political times. The only certainty of war is uncertainty. 1951: Peter stumbles on his adopted mother’s diaries from the Russian Revolution. What happened during those early years that prompted Katarina to go … [Read more...] about Katarina’s Dark Shadow by MJ Krause-Chivers
Katarina’s Dark Shadow by MJ Krause-Chivers
The Only Certainty in war is Uncertainty. When the Russian civil war erupts in the shadow of the Great War and Ukraine seeks independence, Katarina discovers that faith is more than a badge. During war-time, it requires resilience. 1915-1917: Fifteen-year-old Katarina dreams of a self-determined future. But when she’s injured during a rebel attack, she learns of threats against her German Mennonite people. Conspiracy theories rise, servants take sides and loyalties are questioned. Emigration … [Read more...] about Katarina’s Dark Shadow by MJ Krause-Chivers
Featured PermaFree eBook: The Desolate Garden by Daniel Kemp
About the Book After Harry Paterson is summoned to London following his father's murder, he finds out that the late Lord Elliot Paterson had discovered hidden information dated all the way back to 1936... and a vast quantity of money erased from the accounts. Mysterious initials and an address in Leningrad - a major port in former Soviet Union - are his only clues. Together with the attractive Judith Meadows, Harry must unravel his father's mysterious death - and figure out the mystery hidden … [Read more...] about Featured PermaFree eBook: The Desolate Garden by Daniel Kemp
tak… Chernobyl Photo Log by Hyun Kyu Seo
Tak... is filled cover to cover with gorgeous photographs, illustrations, and other visual surprises which bring the zone to life. It’s perfect for anyone looking to experience Chernobyl for the first time or through a new lens–a personal, optimistic story told against the backdrop of one of the most infamous disasters in human history. Targeted Age Group:: 14-35 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Honestly, I’m surprised it took me this long to visit Chernobyl. I’ve been fascinated … [Read more...] about tak… Chernobyl Photo Log by Hyun Kyu Seo
Interview with Author – SHITIJ SHARMA
About SHITIJ SHARMA: Shitij Sharma is a nineteen year old budding author from India.He is the author of the book - THE GIRL FROM ROSTOV. He believes that he can successfully explain the world's current situation in this one paragraph 'This world was a strange place to live in. It was disorderly and chaotic. Therefore, we had to find our way through this labyrinth of human emotions and actions to arrive at a place where there was some resemblance to order, order in the form of disorderly … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – SHITIJ SHARMA
How Many Planes to Get Me? Nine children adopted into a New Zealand family by Jonquil Graham
A funny heartwarming story of a New Zealand couple who adopted nine children and fostered many more. Shocked by the plight of Romanian orphans, Jonquil flew to Romania and brought home tiny malnourished identical twins. But she never forgot the little boy she left behind. Leaving her husband and eight children on the family's kiwifruit orchard, she returned to Romania, but never imagined the protracted nightmare ahead. Later she flew to Russia and adopted 8 year old twins from an orphanage near … [Read more...] about How Many Planes to Get Me? Nine children adopted into a New Zealand family by Jonquil Graham
Interview with Author – Cathy Ann Rogers
About Cathy Ann Rogers: CATHY ANN ROGERS has a penchant for creating literary characters who imitate reality through their skewed sense of justice as well as their bittersweet victories. Cathy attributes the shaping of her writer’s prowess to her solitary upbringing as an only child. Armed with a library card from her neighborhood branch in Cincinnati, she spent her childhood absorbed in suspenseful scenes depicted within the fiction of Christie and Conan-Doyle. Simultaneously, she built a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Cathy Ann Rogers