The Plum Blooms in Winter

<p><p><b>Dave made aviation history in WWII's daring Doolittle Raid. Now he's a downed pilot on the run.</b></p><p><b>Miyako made a vow to bury a knife in him. That vow could cost them both their lives.</b>?<br></p><p>Winner Cascade Award </p><p>Finalist Christy and Carol Awards </p><p>Inspired by Actual Events</p><p>A taut crisp debut achievement that colorfully evokes the Pacific theater of WWII. Start this one forewarned: it's a stay-up-all-night read. --Jerry B. Jenkins 21-time New York Times bestselling author</p><p>China 1942. Desperate and fleeing a brutal enemy U.S. airman Dave Delham loses all hope he'll live to see home again. If he manages to survive this mission--somehow--he swears he'll answer God's call on his life.</p><p>Japan 1948. In a world where honor means everything what would you risk to salvage yours? The war has reduced Miyako Matsuura to a street-hardened prostitute forced to sell herself out--body and soul--to survive. But when the pilot whose bomb stole her little brother's life returns to Japan she sees her one chance to salvage everything. That quest drives her like the point of a dagger.</p><p>Two competing vows. Two war-damaged people racing along a deadly collision course. Can tragic histories be redeemed?</p><p>If you like pulse-pounding tales of redemption that brim with deeply drawn characters and taut suspense you'll love Linda Thompson's powerful debut novel. Immerse yourself in this award-winning story of courage and redemption today!</p></p>