“A complex and ambitious adventure for lovers of ancient historical romance.” –Kirkus Reviews

Rome, 268 AD
In an age of tyranny and turmoil, an eternal love story ignites a revolution.

Valentine, a once-fearsome warrior reborn from the brink of death, sheds his violent past for a new destiny inspired by his blind lover, Agatha. Amidst the ruthless rule of a merciless emperor, Valentine undertakes a clandestine mission: to unite lovers in secret ceremonies, defying imperial decrees that threaten to obliterate the Christian faith.

As Valentine’s covert acts of defiance grow bolder, he challenges the tyrannical order, planting the seeds for a celebration of love that will echo through the ages—becoming the foundation of what we now cherish as Valentine’s Day.

The Legend of Valentine is an epic tale of love, war, faith, and rebellion. Against the backdrop of an empire in chaos, this gripping saga invites readers into a world where love defies all odds, heroes rise from the shadows, and the undying spirit of hope shines through the darkest times.

Discover the man behind the myth, witness the birth of a legend, and experience a love story so profound it promises to live forever.

Are there any limits to what one man will endure for his true love?

MORE EDITORIAL REVIEWS:

“A complex and ambitious adventure for lovers of ancient historical romance.”
–Kirkus Reviews

“An incredible story of Valentine’s life!”
–The Historical Fiction Company

“A vivid interpretation and exploration of the legend deserving of widespread acclaim!”
– Midwest Book Review

“Full of drama and intriguing characters…lots of action, conflict, and betrayals!”
–Blue Ink Review

“Highly recommend to readers who enjoy historical fiction with a perfect blend of romance and social commentary.”
– Readers Favorite

Early readers are LOVING this debut novel:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “a masterful blend of romance, action, and political intrigue — truly a page-turner from start to finish” NetGalley Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "perfect balance of action, historical depth, and vivid depictions of warfare. It’s not just a romance—it’s a gripping tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the clash between faith and empire. A must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction with equal parts heart and grit." –Netgalley Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "a masterful blend of romance, action, and political intrigue—truly a page-turner from start to finish" –Netgalley Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "an exceptional blend of history, action, and romance that held me from beginning to end. It’s my favorite book of the year. Highly recommend!" –Netgalley Review

An epic fantasy tale of high-spirited adventure, romance and betrayal.

One choice will send them home. Another will unleash carnage.

England, 1577. On their thirteenth birthday, twins William and Katherine’s world shatters when soldiers arrive at their father’s estate to arrest William for Treason. Forced into exile, he vanishes across the sea, his fate unknown.

Ten years later, the tall ship Maiden Bride prowls the Caribbean, commanded by the legendary Scarlett Buccaneer. First Mate, William Hope, harbours extraordinary gifts that have saved their crew time and time again. After a deadly clash at sea, William is swept overboard and cast adrift.

An enigmatic stranger, holding a powerful book that unlocks the secrets of love, opens his heart to William and warns him that the sister he barely remembers is in mortal danger. The curious companions are rescued by a fierce, all-female pirate crew led by the formidable Rosa Brizuela, and together, they must unlock the mystery of an ancient and malevolent curse which emerges from the shadows.

With strange forces converging and powerful enemies closing in, William and his allies must stand together on a voyage that could claim their lives – or set them free.

A tale of fierce loyalty, forbidden love, and undying courage.

From bestselling historical true-crime author Sharon Virts comes a gripping tale of murder and deceit.

In Reconstruction-era Baltimore, members of the city’s elite keep turning up dead. Below the polished surface of high society, there are illicit affairs, jilted lovers, financial hardships, and countless motives for murder. When Jane Gray Wharton’s husband, Ned, dies unexpectedly while overnighting at his brother’s home, Jane has no reason to question the circumstances of his death. But on a visit to the same house a few weeks later, both Jane and her daughter fall gravely ill, and Jane begins to suspect foul play.

Though a trained chemist and former nurse, Jane is haunted by a history of delusion, loss, and institutionalization. As the unexpected and devastating deaths begin to multiply, Jane’s grip on reality starts to slip. When a respected army officer falls terribly ill after visiting the Whartons’ Baltimore home, Jane’s greatest fears become all too real. The time has come to act—but who will believe her? And can she even trust her own mind?

Inspired by true events involving one of Baltimore’s most powerful families, The Grays of Truth is the story of one woman’s quest for answers in her fight for redemption—and to save the man she loves.

A Priest's Courage. A Town's Redemption.

Winner of 6 Major Awards for Religious and Historical Fiction!
 
Category Winner - 2025 Independent Press Awards
Gold Medal - 2024 Readers' Favorite Awards
Category Winner - 2024 American Writing Awards

Moral Courage in the Shadow of the Third Reich.

In a Bavarian village gripped by Nazi tyranny, an American priest's faith will be tested like never before.

Father Viktor Koch has spent the war quietly ministering to his parish, keeping their faith alive under the watchful eyes of Nazi authorities. But as Germany crumbles in 1945, a shocking discovery thrusts the village into a moral crisis.

A mass grave of concentration camp victims lies on the village's border. When American liberators demand justice, the commander gives the villagers an impossible choice: unearth and bury the dead within 24 hours—or face mass execution.

With time running out, Father Viktor must summon extraordinary courage to protect his people. But can he convince the Americans of the villagers' humanity, or will the legacy of Nazi atrocities condemn them all?

Inspired by true events, The Sower of Black Field is a poignant and gripping historical novel of resilience, faith, and redemption.

Praise for The Sower of Black Field

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Koch blends historical detail with rich storytelling. This book captures the moral complexity of wartime resistance and the triumph of faith over fear." - Goodreads Reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A deeply evocative tale of courage and spiritual conflict. Koch's novel is as inspiring as it is thought-provoking." - NetGalley Reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Faith in God, and the testing of that faith, is interwoven throughout the novel... A picture emerges of people caught up in a conflict not of their making, resisting as they can from its evils, and finding strength in the courageous example of their pastor." - Chanticleer Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This book is a poignant and inspiring tale of resilience in the face of overwhelming darkness. Koch has crafted a story that resonates with both historical gravity and timeless moral questions." - Indie Reader

A True Story of Faith and Resistance
 
Perfect for readers who are drawn to powerful narratives of moral courage, wartime resilience, and the unbreakable strength of faith, The Sower of Black Field brings history to life with unforgettable emotional depth.
 
Order your copy today and experience this award-winning story of redemption and hope.

"Aislinn Givens leaves a settled life in Manhattan for an unsettled life in Singapore. That painting radiates mystery and longing. So does Clifford Garstang's vivid and simmering novel, The Last Bird of Paradise." –John Dalton, author of Heaven Lake and The Inverted Forest

Two women, nearly a century apart, seek to rebuild their lives when they reluctantly leave their homelands. Arriving in Singapore, they find romance in a tropical paradise, but also find they haven't left behind the dangers that caused them to flee.

In the aftermath of 9/11 and haunted by the specter of terrorism, Aislinn Givens leaves her New York law practice and joins her husband in Southeast Asia when he takes a job there. Seeking to establish herself in a local law firm, Aislinn begins to understand the historic resentment of foreigners who have exploited the region for centuries. Learning about the turmoil of Singapore's colonial period, she acquires several paintings done by an English artist during World War I that she believes are a warning to her. The artist, Elizabeth Pennington, tells her own tumultuous story through diary entries that come to an end when the war reaches the colony with catastrophic results. In the present, Aislinn and her husband learn tragically that terrorism takes many shapes when they are ensnared by local political upheaval and corruption.

In a lyrical blend of historical and contemporary drama, The Last Bird of Paradise explores the consequences of power imbalances-both domestic and geopolitical, against a lush, tropical backdrop. Clifford Garstang, author of the award-winning novel Oliver's Travels, once again draws on his decades of experience in Asia to tell an unforgettable story of romantic intrigue.

*Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner * New York Times Notable Book * Locus Award Finalist * Winner of the Bram Stoker Award and the Shirley Jackson Award *

“You’re in for a treat...one of those books you can’t put down...Due hit it out of the park.” —Stephen King

A gripping, page-turning “masterpiece” (Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman) set in Jim Crow Florida that follows Robert Stephens Jr. as he’s sent to a segregated reform school that is a chamber of terrors where he sees the horrors of racism and injustice, for the living, and the dead.

Gracetown, Florida

June 1950

Twelve-year-old Robbie Stephens, Jr., is sentenced to six months at the Gracetown School for Boys, a reformatory, for kicking the son of the largest landowner in town in defense of his older sister, Gloria. So begins Robbie’s journey further into the terrors of the Jim Crow South and the very real horror of the school they call The Reformatory.

Robbie has a talent for seeing ghosts, or haints. But what was once a comfort to him after the loss of his mother has become a window to the truth of what happens at the reformatory. Boys forced to work to remediate their so-called crimes have gone missing, but the haints Robbie sees hint at worse things. Through his friends Redbone and Blue, Robbie is learning not just the rules but how to survive. Meanwhile, Gloria is rallying every family member and connection in Florida to find a way to get Robbie out before it’s too late.

The Reformatory is a haunting work of historical fiction written as only American Book Award–winning author Tananarive Due could, by piecing together the life of the relative her family never spoke of and bringing his tragedy and those of so many others at the infamous Dozier School for Boys to the light in this riveting novel.

Childhood friends separated by life’s events experience an unexpected reunion.

Thoralf Pedersen, better known as Ted Porter, established himself in Shanghai five years earlier through his marriage to Daiyu Chen and their work of bringing others to Christ. But, his world shatters when she passes away in childbirth. With everything falling apart, Ted returns to the home of his youth.

Penny Snow’s journey takes a new turn when she befriends an Abenaki brave. Yet, relations become complicated when unrest grows within the community. Mysterious murders take place, and pelts are stolen from their traps. Suspicion is cast on the natives tribes. With all of these strange occurrences, can Penny and Ted bring truth to light? Will they reknit their friendship into something deeper in the midst of grief and healing?

Dive into the wilds of New Hampshire and discover a new destiny unfolding.



DESTINY'S MYSTERIES SERIES ORDER:
1. Meeting Destiny
2. Learning Destiny's Path
3. Believing in Destiny
4. Seeking a New Destiny

"This review is not enough to remark on this astounding, dazzling, and immersive work of pure literary genius... Without a doubt, the very first line... the very first paragraph... all the way to the last two words of the book will send shivers down your arms." – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Highly Recommended” award of excellence from The Historical Fiction Company

Northern New England, summer, 1688.
Salem started here.

A suspicious death. A rumor of war. Whispers of witchcraft.

Perched on the brink of disaster, Resolve Hammond and her mother, Deliverance, struggle to survive in their isolated coastal village. They're known as healers taught by the local tribes - and suspected of witchcraft by the local villagers.

Their precarious existence becomes even more chaotic when summoned to tend to a poisoned woman. As they uncover a web of dark secrets, rumors of war engulf the village, forcing the Hammonds to choose between loyalty to their native friends or the increasingly terrified settler community.

As Resolve is plagued by strange dreams, she questions everything she thought she knew - about her family, her closest friend, and even herself. If the truth comes to light, the repercussions will be felt far beyond the confines of this small settlement.

Based on meticulous research and inspired by the true story of the fear and suspicion that led to the Salem Witchcraft Trials, THE DEVIL'S GLOVE is a tale of betrayal, loyalty, and the power of secrets. Will Resolve be able to uncover the truth before the town tears itself apart, or will she become the next victim of the village's dark and mysterious past?

**** Early Reviewers are Enchanted with 'The Devil's Glove'! ****

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "From its opening lines this historical novel from Grindle (Villa Triste) grips with its rare blend of a powerfully evoked past, resonant characters, smart suspense, and prose touched with shivery poetry: 'Nothing will lead you to guess what sweet familiars we were, thirty years ago in Massachusetts, where they called me Witch,... Powered by telling historical detail, vivid visions, and an urgent sense of empathy for its characters, The Devil’s Glove will dazzle readers who appreciate immersive, lyric historical fiction open to possibilities." –BookLife Reviews, Editor's Pick

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a read I could not put down. Now I want more on Resolve’s life. I want to read more! I hope there is more books to come!" –NetGalley Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Lucretia Grindle's writing is a wonder. After reading only a few paragraphs, I knew The Devil's Glove would be a novel I loved. Grindle's descriptive narration is entrancing - stirring yet delicate, never heavy-handed. Her dialogue and characterization are skillful and immersive. Lucretia Grindle is truly a master storyteller." –NetGalley Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Readers will be mesmerized by 1688 scenarios of Native American and village life, as well as the increasing belief in witches which, ultimately, led to the witch trials in Salem." –NetGalley Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This story was awesome! I was lost from beginning to end ... The author did a fantastic job of writing this book ... I couldn't put it down until it was finished. I wanted to find out if Resolve was able to help solve the mystery. Can she before it's too late?" –Netgalley Reviewer

Those who fight their nation’s wars are typically those least able to avoid it.

The world was, is now, and always will be a complicated and volatile place filled with those whose self-interests supersede more noble aspirations.

If history has taught us anything, it is that times may change, but human nature does not.

The competing interests and political tensions of the formation of our country were no more or less dysfunctional than they are today, with the best and worst of individual behavior continually on display.

Jack Halliday wants nothing more than to belong somewhere that provides him with security and values his worth.

In an uncaring world that devours the weak, he is forced to rely on his strongest attribute, his ability and willingness to fight, which ironically belies his benevolent nature.

Much like the fledgling union of the thirteen original colonies, Jack’s rebirth into autonomy constantly teeters on demise in a world where his decisions are all he can control.

An unforgettable story of two courageous couples who risk everything for truth.

Amid a revolution, archaeologist Christopher Jordan and ancient manuscript expert Kathryn Ferguson travel to Syria in search of the original scroll of Marks’ Gospel. Paralleling their quest is the story of the evangelist’s escape with the scroll from the Roman siege of Jerusalem in 70 C.E., his struggles to complete the manuscript and his journeys and efforts with the daughter of Peter the Apostle to protect and save it for the ages. For both couples, time is running out and enemies are closing in.

Richly evocative and fiercely moving, this literary thriller explores the hard questions: Did Mark intentionally omit the resurrection story, leaving it shrouded in mystery? Or did it become detached and lost forever?

Discover the answer in The Lost Page.

Anna Dahlberg grew up eating dinner under her father’s war-trophy portrait of Eva Braun.

Fifty years after the war, she discovers what he never did—that her mother and Hitler’s mistress were friends.

The secret surfaces with a mysterious monogrammed handkerchief, and a man, Hannes Ritter, whose Third Reich family history is entwined with Anna’s.

Plunged into the world of the “ordinary” Munich girl who was her mother’s confidante—and a tyrant’s lover—Anna finds her every belief about right and wrong challenged. With Hannes’s help, she retraces the path of two women who met as teenagers, shared a friendship that spanned the years that Eva Braun was Hitler’s mistress, yet never knew that the men they loved had opposing ambitions.

Eva’s story reveals that she never joined the Nazi party, had Jewish friends, and was credited at the Nuremberg Trials with saving 35,000 Allied lives. As Anna's journey leads back through the treacherous years in wartime Germany, it uncovers long-buried secrets and unknown reaches of her heart to reveal the enduring power of love in the legacies that always outlast war.

#1 AMAZON NEW RELEASE (Jewish Literature)

Germany, 1932

Sara Schönflies, a young Jewish woman from a line of gifted tailors and seamstresses, finds her world shattered by the rise of the Nazi regime.

When Sara and her sisters are transferred to the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, their talent becomes a lifeline. Their survival hinges on sewing beautiful dresses for the wives of SS officers and Nazi dignitaries.

Amidst the horrors and suffering, Sara's determination, her sisters' unwavering courage, unyielding defiance, and the unexpected friendship with a member of the Sonderkommando become beacons of hope.

From displaced persons camps to the distant shores of Palestine, Sara's heartrending journey continues as she searches relentlessly for the man who had once saved her life.

Fans of Heather Morris (Three Sisters and The Tattooist of Auschwitz ), Kristin Harmel (The Book of Lost Names and The Forest of Vanishing Stars ), and Roberta Kagan (The Pact ) will enjoy this gripping tale of survival, sacrifice, sisterhood, and unbreakable love inspired by actual events.

*** Readers are loving this absolutely gripping, heartbreaking story of WW2!***

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An absolutely heartbreaking story from one of the worst times in world history. I was in tears for most of this book... Sara’s story is based on countless real stories of what happened in to Jewish families in Germany and the Nazi concentration camps in the 1930s and 1940s." —NetGalley Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...a phenomenal, edge-of-your-seat, heart-rending journey of one woman born into a family with a special gift that turns out to be life-saving. Reminiscent of "The Tattooist of Auschwitz", this story weaves through the terrifying time of WWII all the way to Palestine. I loved every second of it and could not put it down." —NetGalley Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This poignant and gripping WWII historical fiction novel skillfully weaves together the harrowing experiences of survival, courage, and resilience.The author's prose is hauntingly beautiful, capturing the essence of human suffering and the indomitable spirit that refuses to be extinguished." –Goodreads Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was an excellent historical fiction story! If you are a fan of The Tattooist of Auschwitz you will not be disappointed with this... intense and heartbreaking. A must read!!! –Goodreads Review

“Dread Tribunal of Last Resort creates a moving story that delves into the hearts and minds of those who are swept up in a war of ideals.” –Midwest Book Review

Decker Brown is a proud young Virginian, Boston-educated, with plans to manufacture fireworks and raise a family.

He loves Paula Crane, the daughter of a Virginia flour mill owner. When the country is divided by Civil War, their loyalty to each other is put to the ultimate test. Decker believes in the Republic's promise of liberty. Paula can't imagine taking up arms against her friends and neighbors.

What happens when the runaway train of history shatters every hope for the future?

Even as postwar Richmond rebuilds, Decker Brown faces his most important challenge— building a new life from the rubble of war.

Best Book of the Year
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• Finalist for the National Book Award
• One of the New York Times Notable Books of the Year
• One of the New York Times Best Historical Fiction of the Year
• Instant New York Times Bestseller 

A singular and stunning debut novel about the forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation, the refuge they find in each other, and a betrayal that threatens their existence.

Isaiah was Samuel's and Samuel was Isaiah's. That was the way it was since the beginning, and the way it was to be until the end. In the barn they tended to the animals, but also to each other, transforming the hollowed-out shed into a place of human refuge, a source of intimacy and hope in a world ruled by vicious masters. But when an older man—a fellow slave—seeks to gain favor by preaching the master's gospel on the plantation, the enslaved begin to turn on their own. Isaiah and Samuel's love, which was once so simple, is seen as sinful and a clear danger to the plantation's harmony.

With a lyricism reminiscent of Toni Morrison, Robert Jones, Jr., fiercely summons the voices of slaver and enslaved alike, from Isaiah and Samuel to the calculating slave master to the long line of women that surround them, women who have carried the soul of the plantation on their shoulders. As tensions build and the weight of centuries—of ancestors and future generations to come—culminates in a climactic reckoning, The Prophets fearlessly reveals the pain and suffering of inheritance, but is also shot through with hope, beauty, and truth, portraying the enormous, heroic power of love.

In a time of war, they discovered peace.

When David Wright finds a label, a silver button and a lump of old leather in a chest in the attic, it opens up a window onto the true of joy of Christmas. 

Jayne Sinclair, genealogical investigator, has just a few days to unravel the mystery and discover the truth of what happened on December 25, 1914.

Why did her client’s great grandfather keep these objects hidden for so long? What did they mean to him? And will they help bring the joy of Christmas to a young boy stuck in hospital?

This is the fifth Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mystery but it can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone novel.

"Engaging and mysterious, The Emerald Necklace sheds light on that inevitable time when lovers, family, friends and circumstances change and force you to reinvent yourself whether you want to or not." –Rebecca Rosenberg, award-winning Champagne Widows series

Three months after her husband's death in 1969, Rosalee Linoff is determined to jump back into life.

For her, that means returning to her art. She desperately wants to be accepted as a talented sculptor, but that requires she dig up the courage to submit her work again - and be judged. Her paralyzing insecurity mounts when she meets her new neighbor, best-selling author Fran Barish.

Fran has the recognition Rosalee craves. But Rosalee's joy with her children, especially her granddaughter, Jill, eats at Fran, a constant reminder of her childlessness. A spiral of mutual envy ensues. It constantly bubbles below the surface of their friendship and is intensified by Fran's long held secret - and her inexplicable fascination with Jill's emerald necklace.

As Jill starts college, Rosalee worries about the choices her granddaughter might make. But Jill's passion for women's rights makes Grandma proud. Together with Rosalee's friends, they travel to New York City for the Women's Strike for Equality - which further escalates the tension between Rosalee and Fran.

When Jill's convictions are tested, Rosalee faces a dilemma. Does she dare trust Fran to help? Will their mutual jealousy make that impossible? Or will the story behind Jill's emerald bind them together?

Inspired by the true story of the author’s ancestors, this enthralling WWII novel tells of the Kisch family’s heart-wrenching struggle against Nazi oppression.

When the Nazis invade the Netherlands in 1940, the Jews of Amsterdam know nothing of the Final Solution and the Holocaust. As the measures imposed by the cruel SS become ever more repressive, sister and brother, Rachael and Hendrik, join the Dutch Resistance. Meanwhile, their parents, Franck and Elizabeth, strive to keep their younger brother, Hannes, safe, but time is against them all, as every day more and more Jews are being deported to unknown camps in Eastern Europe. Will the family be able to stay together and survive?

Readers moved by Schindler’s List, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas will be gripped.

Order your copy today.

"Historical fiction lovers will enjoy this real life Game of Thrones, a tale of knightly adventure." -Sublime Book Review

A quiet life of service is all he desires. But when peace becomes tenuous, his commitment to duty leads him to deadly danger…

14th century. Lord Alfred is content with his mundane destiny. Too far removed from the throne to ever ascend and more interested in scholarship, he still willingly accepts his kingly grandfather’s charge to execute a secret mission. But when his bid to protect the heir leaves him captive to a dangerous man, the young lordling fears he’ll see death before his family will pay any ransom.

Tormented by visions of never meeting his unborn child, a weary Alfred is forced to march farther and farther from home as his hope of escape grows desperate. So when he senses time running out, the modest noble girds himself to seize one last chance at freedom.

Can Alfred slip his bonds and survive a harrowing struggle towards all he holds dear?

Second Son is the historically inspired first book in the Second Son Chronicles of Renaissance fiction. If you like bracing adventures, heroes with a love of learning, and intricately detailed settings, then you’ll adore Pamela Taylor’s complex tale.

Buy Second Son to journey toward a mysterious fate today!

From the author of The Hunger—hailed by Stephen King as “deeply, deeply disturbing, hard to put down”—comes a hauntingly atmospheric tale filled with alchemy, lust, and betrayal.

True love can last an eternity…but immortality comes at a price.

On the midnight shift at a hospital in rural Maine, Dr. Luke Findley is expecting another quiet evening of frostbite and the occasional domestic dispute. But the minute Lanore McIlvrae—Lanny—enters his ER, she changes his life forever. A mysterious woman with plenty of dark secrets, Lanny is unlike anyone Luke has ever met. He is inexplicably drawn to her…despite the fact that she is a murder suspect with a police escort. As she begins to tell her story, Luke finds himself utterly captivated.

Her impassioned account begins at the turn of the 19th century in the same small town of St. Andrew, Maine, back when it was a Puritan settlement. Consumed as a child by her love for the founder’s son, Jonathan, Lanny will do anything to be with him. But the price she pays is steep—an immortal bond that chains her to a terrible fate for all eternity. And now, two centuries later, the key to her healing and her salvation lies with Dr. Luke Findley.

Part historical novel, part supernatural page-turner, The Taker is a “mesmerizing” (Booklist, starred review) story about the power of unrequited love not only to elevate and sustain, but also to blind and ultimately destroy.

In the crucible of the Vietnam War Era, two siblings embark on separate journeys of defiance and growth.

Margie and James are on the cusp of adulthood when James makes a life-altering choice – he drops out of school and leaves home just before graduation. Margie is consumed by concern, both for his uncertain future without a diploma and the ever-present military draft.

James's unwavering conviction takes him down a path of resistance. He adamantly refuses to participate in a war he deems unjust, declaring, "I will not put myself in the position of having to kill another human being just because my country is at war with his country." His steadfastness leads him to jail, while Margie continues her education.

Their story unfolds through a collection of heartfelt letters exchanged between siblings. Margie's letters not only bridge the physical distance between them but also document her quest to be a peacemaker in a world marred by conflict.

The Sense of It invites you to join James and Margie as they grapple with the challenges of the Vietnam War era. Witness their growth in maturity and their deepening mutual respect in a poignant coming-of-age narrative set against the backdrop of an unforgettable period in American history. Explore their enduring bond, unwavering principles, and their pursuit of peace in a time of war.