STORIES OF ADVENTURE, DANGER, and FAITH
Thank you for visiting this page. I imagine we share an interest in unusual historical stories — stories of adventure, peril, and inspiration. If that’s the case, scroll through the previews of the three novels in the Brothers in Peril Trilogy, set in the mid-nineteenth century. Join the journeys of two brothers who seek freedom and camaraderie. Instead, the young men become entangled not only in betrayal and life-threatening assignments, but also in culture clashes, for their paths cross with a Japanese brother and sister. Get ready to enter a riveting world, where East meets West.
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Book One
“This prequel pulls you into the lives of brothers Tom and Terry right from the start. The author has a way of making you feel you are there with the brothers, experiencing their trials, adventures, and life on the high seas. It’s a well-researched and historically accurate work of fiction. Can’t wait to read the rest of the trilogy.” A reviewer on Amazon
1861. Two brothers.
One impulsive summer.
Journeys that change everything.
Tom Ballard never meant for things to go so wrong, but after a string of missteps, he and his brother Terry are banished to work on their grandparents’ farm. Seeking a better life, one full of adventure and camaraderie, they consider becoming sailors. Would signing on to a merchant ship bring them what they crave? Or would it bring them face to face with enemies more vengeful than they could possibly imagine?
Half a world away, Sara and Daisuke Ogawa, Japanese siblings, are swept into a journey of their own. Their newfound Christian faith is tested when a “barbaric” Ballard brother crosses their path.
Entrapped is a character-rich, faith-based story of brotherhood, adventure, and survival.
BOOK TWO
1862. Brothers torn apart.
An uncharted Pacific island.
A clash of cultures and of faith.
New York sailor Tom Ballard is stranded on a quake-plagued island, abandoned by his ship, but he’s not alone. A pirate prowls on the beach, while a marooned Japanese brother and sister live in the island’s interior. Though united by the need to survive their harsh environment and danger, the three castaways are divided by their cultures, distrust, and sharply different beliefs.
Meanwhile, aboard the departing ship, Terry Ballard races to save his brother. But his quest for help thrusts him into a Japanese court trial and into the schemes of ruthless treasure hunters.
To survive and have any hope of rescue, the castaways must overcome their animosity, outlast the island’s deadly threats, and face ultimate questions of loyalty and truth.
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BOOK THREE
1863. A Homeward Journey.
A Cruel War. Trials of Faith.
After a perilous voyage halfway around the world, Tom and Terry Ballard are finally bound for home. But in San Francisco, an old foe resurfaces and sets up a dangerous chain of events. When Terry is dragged deep into the Civil War’s conflict, he faces life-threatening struggles. His improbable chance for freedom resides in last place he wants and forces him to confront his beliefs.
Expecting to find a loving, Christian nation, the horrors of slavery and the vicious war disillusion Sara Ogawa, the brothers’ traveling companion. Yet even while her faith is tested as she navigates a dark world, friendships deepen and love shines through.
In the shadows of a war-torn nation, Tom, Terry, and Sara must unite with faith and bravery if they are ever going to arrive at their journey’s end.
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