[Brands from the Burning 01] • The Plum Blooms in Winter

Her quest to avenge her brother consumes her. But can her victim offer redemption instead?

"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

Winner, 2019 Cascade Award |

Finalist, 2019 Christy and Carol Awards |

Inspired by Actual Events

1942. Pilot Dave Delham revels at the success of his historic Japanese bombing mission. Until he's caught and endures years of imprisonment at the hands of cruel captors. Despairing that he'll survive, Dave vows if he escapes, he'll answer God's call on his life. He made aviation history in the Doolittle Raid. Now he's called to make amends.

Osaka, Japan, 1948. Miyako Matsuura longs to restore her family's shattered honor. After watching her little brother die in a horrific American air raid, she's been reduced to prostitution to survive. When the pilot whose bomb stole her brother's life returns as a missionary, her thirst for revenge consumes her.

Two damaged people race along a collision course that could bring eternal change. Can Dave and Miyako transform their tragic histories and surrender to forgiveness and faith?

If you like pulse-pounding AND heart-warming tales of redemption drawn from life, brimming with deeply drawn characters and taut suspense, then you'll love Linda Thompson's powerful novel.

Immerse yourself in this award-winning story of courage and redemption today!