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Gary W. Toyn is a critically acclaimed author whose work explores courage, resilience, and moral conviction in history’s darkest moments.

His latest novel, "From Malice to Ashes," was selected as a BookLife Editor’s Pick by Publisher’s Weekly and praised by Kirkus Reviews and Historical Fiction Company.

He is also the author of "For Malice and Mercy" and "The Quiet Hero: The Untold Medal of Honor Story of George E. Wahlen at the Battle for Iwo Jima."

He continues to research and write about ordinary people who choose courage over fear.

He has collaborated with many notable figures like Stephen R. Covey, Harry Reid, Bob Dole, Orrin Hatch, Clayton Christensen, and Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, among many others. ...more

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	For Malice and Mercy 4.25 avg rating — 114 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Quiet Hero: The Untold Medal of Honor Story of George E. Wahlen at the Battle for Iwo Jima by Gary W. Toyn (Goodreads Author), Orrin Hatch (Introduction), Bob Dole (Foreword) 4.24 avg rating — 95 ratings — published 2006 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Life Lessons from Fathers of Faith: Inspiring True Stories about Latter-day Dads by Gary W. Toyn (Goodreads Author), Michael K. Winder (Goodreads Author), Mike Winder (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 52 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From Malice to Ashes: Forest of No Mercy (Malice and Mercy series #2) 4.18 avg rating — 50 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Divine Intervention 4.17 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unforgettable Fathers of Faith: Inspiring True Stories About Latter-Day Dads by Gary W. Toyn (Goodreads Author), Michael K. Winder (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From Malice to Ashes: Forest of No Mercy - A World War II Novel Inspired by Actual Events (Malice and Mercy Series) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From Malice to Ashes: Forest of No Mercy: A World War II Novel Inspired by Actual Events (Malice and Mercy Series) by Gary W. Toyn (Goodreads Author), Matt Armstrong (Narrator) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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I met Kim a few times before she came to this book signing back in 2007.

She went out of her way to visit a Barnes and Noble store because she wanted to shake hands with an American hero, George E. Wahlen, a Medal of Honor recipient. (And the subject of my book “The Quiet Hero.” )

Kim was an intelligent, yet soft-spoken seventeen-year-old. She was still in high school, but she acted well beyond her Read more of this blog post »

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