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Shadow of Death
Amidst the backdrop of war begins the suspenseful novel of betrayal and love. Unlikely liaisons and friendships form by prisoners forced into unbearable conditions. This first book of the series begins the story of a German officer and a part Jewish resistance fighter - their love is forbidden and dangerous.
SS officer Derek Lorenz is instantly attracted to Analise, the beautiful resistance fighter, when she arrives at Neustadt concentration camp. He is one of the elite soldiers of the Third Reich and she a prisoner. Derek knows they have no future together, yet he can’t get her off his mind and out of his heart. He must decide if he will follow his feelings or continue to serve the evil forces determined to conquer the world. All Analise wants is to escape the hell going on around her and is taken off guard when she finds herself falling in love with Derek, the enigmatic soldier keeping her prisoner.
Can he be trusted or is he a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Analise isn’t sure, but one thing she is certain of, she has to find a way to escape the Shadow of Death falling across Europe.
SS officer Derek Lorenz is instantly attracted to Analise, the beautiful resistance fighter, when she arrives at Neustadt concentration camp. He is one of the elite soldiers of the Third Reich and she a prisoner. Derek knows they have no future together, yet he can’t get her off his mind and out of his heart. He must decide if he will follow his feelings or continue to serve the evil forces determined to conquer the world. All Analise wants is to escape the hell going on around her and is taken off guard when she finds herself falling in love with Derek, the enigmatic soldier keeping her prisoner.
Can he be trusted or is he a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Analise isn’t sure, but one thing she is certain of, she has to find a way to escape the Shadow of Death falling across Europe.
378 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 12, 2012
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About the author
Miranda Stauffer
3 books12 followersI've two books out right now:
~ Shadow of Death
~ Voices of the Dead
This series is set in the era of WWII. It's a historical adventure with a romantic twist. Many have read the series and everyone enjoys them, I hope you will as well.
I live in Kentucky with my husband and two children. I began writing stories almost as soon as I learned how to put pen to paper. In my off time I enjoy horseback riding, camping with the family, and photography.
** Check out the exclusive excerpt to get a feel of the story **
~ Shadow of Death
~ Voices of the Dead
This series is set in the era of WWII. It's a historical adventure with a romantic twist. Many have read the series and everyone enjoys them, I hope you will as well.
I live in Kentucky with my husband and two children. I began writing stories almost as soon as I learned how to put pen to paper. In my off time I enjoy horseback riding, camping with the family, and photography.
** Check out the exclusive excerpt to get a feel of the story **
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March 4, 2020
WWII. A jaded German SS officer. A head strong Jewish resistance fighter. Captivity. Survival. Obedience. Honor. Lust. Rape. Hate. Love. Escape. Betrayal. Guilt. Enemies. Lovers. Shame. Hope. Identity.
In a war that drew a clear cut line between enemies and friends, Shadow of Death blurs the lines between the labels while defining that the key to survival is to trust the untrustworthy. The heroine, Analise, is well written, but the “hero,” Derek, drives this novel. He appears to be an unsympathetic character with bizarrely admirable moments. Or is he of sympathy, but not admirable? Maybe he just appears differently depending on the light. Functionally intoxicated daily, Derek is able to justify all of his actions by quieting his guilt ridden moral compass with another drink. Sober, he is a shame filled, emotional mess - but still lethal. After all, his Nazi drone persona is just a “cover” for his own survival - right? Is the glimmer of humanity intrinsic to him or a guise? Using her deep-seated sense of instinct, Analise attempts to navigate her survival, her attraction to Derek, her fear of Derek and define to herself what she is willing to do to come out not just alive, but sane and with her heart intact.
This isn’t a pretty story. It is as gritty and raw as the war it is set in. Vividly concise in both the depiction of the atmosphere that Stauffer draws the reader into and depth of confused, mingled emotions. This story is like being hurled through a pitch black tunnel toward a glimmer of light you hope isn’t a passing shooting star - but you are not sure it isn’t. If you like your romances disturbingly dark and can handle the horrors of the WWII time period I will assure you that Shadow of Death integrates enough of a quality of hope and humanity to make Derek and Analise’s story compelling.
In a war that drew a clear cut line between enemies and friends, Shadow of Death blurs the lines between the labels while defining that the key to survival is to trust the untrustworthy. The heroine, Analise, is well written, but the “hero,” Derek, drives this novel. He appears to be an unsympathetic character with bizarrely admirable moments. Or is he of sympathy, but not admirable? Maybe he just appears differently depending on the light. Functionally intoxicated daily, Derek is able to justify all of his actions by quieting his guilt ridden moral compass with another drink. Sober, he is a shame filled, emotional mess - but still lethal. After all, his Nazi drone persona is just a “cover” for his own survival - right? Is the glimmer of humanity intrinsic to him or a guise? Using her deep-seated sense of instinct, Analise attempts to navigate her survival, her attraction to Derek, her fear of Derek and define to herself what she is willing to do to come out not just alive, but sane and with her heart intact.
This isn’t a pretty story. It is as gritty and raw as the war it is set in. Vividly concise in both the depiction of the atmosphere that Stauffer draws the reader into and depth of confused, mingled emotions. This story is like being hurled through a pitch black tunnel toward a glimmer of light you hope isn’t a passing shooting star - but you are not sure it isn’t. If you like your romances disturbingly dark and can handle the horrors of the WWII time period I will assure you that Shadow of Death integrates enough of a quality of hope and humanity to make Derek and Analise’s story compelling.
January 9, 2013
This is a tragic, romantic saga with strong characters and motivation. The author's knowledge of the era offers the reader a realistic view of the emotional turmoil and desperation the victims and protagonists experience when love crosses war-torn boundaries. Ultimately, small victories through persistence and hope make for a highly recommended novel.
October 4, 2013
A very good novel describing the stories of certain characters trying to survive a war. This book keeps you alerted all the time. The reader can experience a different side of the war, a side that he could not imagine. An excellent choice for those who appreciate a good love story.
October 19, 2013
Meghann Doyle's Review of “Shadow of Death” By Miranda Stauffer
This book exceeds my expectations of a Romance novel. It is far more literary than I expected.
I was anticipating a distinct format to the story arc, simple language, less defined characters, and less craft overall. My limited experience with Romance novels is of a level of artistry that stops at telling about a character's personal attributes and following through with the action spurned from that trait. She skillfully allows the story it to describe her characters for her. The true literary quality of this book made me question why it's classified as a Romance at all. Written with piercing, gut wrenching clarity, this book is simply a terrific Historical Fiction.
The second world war was not an easy time for anyone. Stauffer maintains a certain confident sensitivity to the issue, magnified by the few graphic descriptions of the atrocities that fill the world of this story. I enjoyed the depth of the characters. Those characters that you feel should be indispensably good, even those people have flaws. They are believable and refreshing.
This era was a tricky time for those who lived it. All were being forced into deceptiveness and secrecy to protect their lives. It challenges basic human morals. In those deprecating, self preserving actions they are still at risk. We're forced to sympathize with characters whom could not have taken any other route, then continue to see them continue to suffer the inescapable. Still, Stauffer, at every turn has challenged the expected scenario. When the character Analise, posing as Hans, accepts a ride from a stranger, she questions whether this man is a sympathizer to the Nazi gestapo. She chooses to trust him for no good reason at all. There are some beautiful moments in that scene. The expectations there are immediately dashed. She takes us in a completely different direction, and part of that is the craft. She would have us believe that this situation is not going to work out, then she allows for a release, allows it to work out.
There are many moments with Derek where his inner nature is going to betray him and not only do the events turn in his favour, it leads him to increased risk of being exposed as he works to support Jewish emancipation. He's continuously challenged to do something abominable, but manages to find a way to make his situation work in his favour. He manages to do terrible things because he struggles through it. For example the situation where the girls at the brothel are tortured to give up the runaways. He doesn't get through it gracefully, but he does get through.
He manages to take his struggles head on whilst often raising suspicion to his sympathies, but he manages to get clear and do what he needs to do. Even with a whiskey bottle. Any other person with his sensibilities would have made an excuse to leave and just made a run for it. His situation is very rarely that cut and dry in his perception. He's taken this job and he's going to do it well, regardless of the fact that it gives him problems, nightmares, alcoholism, day to day challenges that he doesn't really need. He's attached to the idea that he is an SS Officer and he has duties to perform. Those things are paramount to him. That motivation is layered. It's not as simple as a need to preserve his own identity and secrecy to spare his life. It's that there's still that young man in there that signed up to do his duty to his nation and do it well.
Stauffer is attentive to have made that imperative to this identity as a person and under cut his motivations towards self preservation. That layered complex character is surprising and impressive.
Stauffer's passion doesn't lie so much in history as much as it relies on her passion for writing, and for writing with great skill. She does have a notable interest in history. She states,”My interest in the past mostly depends on the type of story I'm writing at the moment. There are some eras that I find more fascinating than others and World War II is one of them. I find that period in time so interesting because of how humans treated their fellow man. So much cruelty, I had such a hard time accepting what would make a person commit such atrocities and honestly that was the driving force behind the creation of Derek.”
Stauffer's level of expertise in recreating those settings, people, relationships and challenges really came from a deeper love of the craft of writing rather than a pure enjoyment of the history itself. This is an example where writing what you know meets writing what you love. She's balanced it very well. She didn't overdo her research, didn't feel a need to reinterpret actual events or accounts. She let her research support her story. It would have been possible to write these characters to go through similar events in an entirely different setting, but it's the blending of her enjoyment of the history and her expertise in her craft that make this story really work.
At no point did the story become a dry history lesson, and yet I was able to fully experience different perspectives of things specific to that era. I enjoyed the sensitivity paid to all the characters. Even the out skirting characters were very real people, all very inspired. A great level of detail brought this whole book a great distance from cliche. Not a single element reminds me of any other fictional or historical film about this historical period. This book stands alone as truly great historical fiction.
This book exceeds my expectations of a Romance novel. It is far more literary than I expected.
I was anticipating a distinct format to the story arc, simple language, less defined characters, and less craft overall. My limited experience with Romance novels is of a level of artistry that stops at telling about a character's personal attributes and following through with the action spurned from that trait. She skillfully allows the story it to describe her characters for her. The true literary quality of this book made me question why it's classified as a Romance at all. Written with piercing, gut wrenching clarity, this book is simply a terrific Historical Fiction.
The second world war was not an easy time for anyone. Stauffer maintains a certain confident sensitivity to the issue, magnified by the few graphic descriptions of the atrocities that fill the world of this story. I enjoyed the depth of the characters. Those characters that you feel should be indispensably good, even those people have flaws. They are believable and refreshing.
This era was a tricky time for those who lived it. All were being forced into deceptiveness and secrecy to protect their lives. It challenges basic human morals. In those deprecating, self preserving actions they are still at risk. We're forced to sympathize with characters whom could not have taken any other route, then continue to see them continue to suffer the inescapable. Still, Stauffer, at every turn has challenged the expected scenario. When the character Analise, posing as Hans, accepts a ride from a stranger, she questions whether this man is a sympathizer to the Nazi gestapo. She chooses to trust him for no good reason at all. There are some beautiful moments in that scene. The expectations there are immediately dashed. She takes us in a completely different direction, and part of that is the craft. She would have us believe that this situation is not going to work out, then she allows for a release, allows it to work out.
There are many moments with Derek where his inner nature is going to betray him and not only do the events turn in his favour, it leads him to increased risk of being exposed as he works to support Jewish emancipation. He's continuously challenged to do something abominable, but manages to find a way to make his situation work in his favour. He manages to do terrible things because he struggles through it. For example the situation where the girls at the brothel are tortured to give up the runaways. He doesn't get through it gracefully, but he does get through.
He manages to take his struggles head on whilst often raising suspicion to his sympathies, but he manages to get clear and do what he needs to do. Even with a whiskey bottle. Any other person with his sensibilities would have made an excuse to leave and just made a run for it. His situation is very rarely that cut and dry in his perception. He's taken this job and he's going to do it well, regardless of the fact that it gives him problems, nightmares, alcoholism, day to day challenges that he doesn't really need. He's attached to the idea that he is an SS Officer and he has duties to perform. Those things are paramount to him. That motivation is layered. It's not as simple as a need to preserve his own identity and secrecy to spare his life. It's that there's still that young man in there that signed up to do his duty to his nation and do it well.
Stauffer is attentive to have made that imperative to this identity as a person and under cut his motivations towards self preservation. That layered complex character is surprising and impressive.
Stauffer's passion doesn't lie so much in history as much as it relies on her passion for writing, and for writing with great skill. She does have a notable interest in history. She states,”My interest in the past mostly depends on the type of story I'm writing at the moment. There are some eras that I find more fascinating than others and World War II is one of them. I find that period in time so interesting because of how humans treated their fellow man. So much cruelty, I had such a hard time accepting what would make a person commit such atrocities and honestly that was the driving force behind the creation of Derek.”
Stauffer's level of expertise in recreating those settings, people, relationships and challenges really came from a deeper love of the craft of writing rather than a pure enjoyment of the history itself. This is an example where writing what you know meets writing what you love. She's balanced it very well. She didn't overdo her research, didn't feel a need to reinterpret actual events or accounts. She let her research support her story. It would have been possible to write these characters to go through similar events in an entirely different setting, but it's the blending of her enjoyment of the history and her expertise in her craft that make this story really work.
At no point did the story become a dry history lesson, and yet I was able to fully experience different perspectives of things specific to that era. I enjoyed the sensitivity paid to all the characters. Even the out skirting characters were very real people, all very inspired. A great level of detail brought this whole book a great distance from cliche. Not a single element reminds me of any other fictional or historical film about this historical period. This book stands alone as truly great historical fiction.
October 18, 2013
Ok... First I have to say WOW. THIS IS A PAGE TURNER!
I promised to read this book, and planned to in good faith, but I hate reading on the internet, so it took me too long... over two weeks... way too long in my opinion if you agree to read a book for an honest review. But... omg I hate reading on the computer
Then I got sick... had no good books to read while I was in bed ... got on the computer to see the pdf waiting for me... so there I was ... reading on the internet...
I quickly got sucked into the story... two young girls who end up in a concentration camp, with a nazi officer who you start to begin to understand how he could be in the position he is in... and you eventually start to like him. Their three stories start separately and end up together in a beautifully written story, of romance and the horrors of war, and friendship and family.... that keeps you turning page after page.
I loved every character and I loved who they loved... even though I read this book in like five and a half hours ... they were so well written that I felt what they felt and loved who they loved ... and still mourn for those that died...
As I got down to the last few pages... hoping .. praying ... that somehow things would be wrapped neatly ... and they were not... not in my eyes :) I need a sequel :) please, please, please be planning a sequel!
I have to say that my day has been spent with Analise, Derek and Katya, and poor little Angel and I'm not ready to give them up.
(Or should I say a "Kindle" or a 'PDF'... darn I miss reading old fashioned books LOL .... didn't keep me from devouring this one though... and that says a lot ... there are a lot of free books out there via pdf... and most of them don't get me through the first chapter... this was a great book, and I will wonder about Anelise and Derek for a long time, and what becomes of the baby Lucas and Angel and Paul and Katya... I am still in their world.. sorry... great book!
I promised to read this book, and planned to in good faith, but I hate reading on the internet, so it took me too long... over two weeks... way too long in my opinion if you agree to read a book for an honest review. But... omg I hate reading on the computer
Then I got sick... had no good books to read while I was in bed ... got on the computer to see the pdf waiting for me... so there I was ... reading on the internet...
I quickly got sucked into the story... two young girls who end up in a concentration camp, with a nazi officer who you start to begin to understand how he could be in the position he is in... and you eventually start to like him. Their three stories start separately and end up together in a beautifully written story, of romance and the horrors of war, and friendship and family.... that keeps you turning page after page.
I loved every character and I loved who they loved... even though I read this book in like five and a half hours ... they were so well written that I felt what they felt and loved who they loved ... and still mourn for those that died...
As I got down to the last few pages... hoping .. praying ... that somehow things would be wrapped neatly ... and they were not... not in my eyes :) I need a sequel :) please, please, please be planning a sequel!
I have to say that my day has been spent with Analise, Derek and Katya, and poor little Angel and I'm not ready to give them up.
(Or should I say a "Kindle" or a 'PDF'... darn I miss reading old fashioned books LOL .... didn't keep me from devouring this one though... and that says a lot ... there are a lot of free books out there via pdf... and most of them don't get me through the first chapter... this was a great book, and I will wonder about Anelise and Derek for a long time, and what becomes of the baby Lucas and Angel and Paul and Katya... I am still in their world.. sorry... great book!
October 25, 2013
This is my review for Shadow of Death.This story begins with a young lieutenant in the German SS.The year is 1939.It starts off with his rescue of a group of his men, from the enemy.For his rescue,his bravery,Derek Lorenz earns the Iron Cross and then is promoted to Captain.But then there is a serious injury and Derek's life takes on a new and different life.Its been a long time since I have read anything about the war and by golly is this book a page turner!!!Derek meets up with 2 characters,that play a big part of the book with him and what they all go through together.I just love how the author brings to life,what they all personally went through and how they came upon each other for the rest of the book.And let us not forget all the other actors that have there place in this story as well.This story is all about the senssless loss of lives,the heart breaking,things that did go on in the war.I cried,I cringed,I sighed,and I hoped.I thought this book was wonderful and I do recommend it very much!
March 18, 2012
This is a wonderful book with many twists and turns that will leave you guessing and wanting more. Miranda infuses romance within a back drop of WWII in such a way that the reader has no idea they are reading a novel instead of a true life biography.
June 25, 2014
9/3/1939, Kutno, Poland SS Captain Derek Lorenz (23; Iron Cross; Hauptsturmführer; SS-Totenkopf; Lieutenant; spy) looked through his binoculars of the bombed out ruins of Kutno Poland. The Lieutenant & 2 of his men Otto Landheim & Johan Diener were going to inspect the town for survivors but quickly figured out it was a trap the Polish Army were there also. They waited till dark & take them prisoner. The men continued their search/destruction of Jewish & Polish PPL.
SS Lieutenant/men returned to base & were greeted by Colonel Lance Haller (Herr Standartenführer; spy; counter-intelligence; pedophile). Derek Lorenz received an Iron Cross & was promoted to SS Captain.
Later SS Captain Derek Lorenz was injured & transferred to Neustadt concentration camp, 2nd in command to Major Heinrich Müller (Sturmbannführer; Commandant). He 1st went home for recovery. Upon arrival Neustadt concentration camp SS Captain Derek Lorenz had no choice but to partake in the Hitler’s death camp wishes (shot, set on fire, dumped in a pit).
9/28/1939, Warsaw, Poland was bombed.
Katya Sovinsky (f, 18) was also sent to Neustadt.
SS Captain Derek Lorenz seems to have lots of dealings with Colonel Dieter Brubacher (spy; counter-intelligence; Waffen-SS Gruppenführer Neuenschwander.
9/28/1939, Frankfurt, Germany
Analise Goldstein (17; Hans; Deutsches Widerstand; 2194; ¼ Jewish) later teams up with 2 other resisters Johannes & Conrad & they plan on blowing up a German munitions factory. They succeeded but were caught by Obersturmbannführer Karl Wolfenberger & sent to Neustadt.
Helga (former blockführer), Analise, Katya, Amelia, Britta, & the new blockführer Heidi Schmidt are chosen to work in SS Captain (Hauptsturmführer) Derek Lorenz brothel for the SS only.
Derek’s dad dies & he goes back home for the funeral.
“trapped by his circumstances as she was by hers.”
This I found interesting. Kind of pertains to everyone in that era. The worse of 2 evils endure Adolf Hitler’s wrath or make something out of it for yourself (survival).
How will the romantic bond between Analise & SS Captain Derek Lorenz end up? What will happen to Helga & Katya? What will happen to little Angel?
Time spam: 9/3/1939, Kutno, Poland/Germany/Switerland-6/19/1941, NYC
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written cat/mouse WWII historical factual (true/false) book. It was very easy to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. Several grammar errors, but no repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make great WWII movie, PP presentation or mini TV series (A & E, History channel). There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
SS Lieutenant/men returned to base & were greeted by Colonel Lance Haller (Herr Standartenführer; spy; counter-intelligence; pedophile). Derek Lorenz received an Iron Cross & was promoted to SS Captain.
Later SS Captain Derek Lorenz was injured & transferred to Neustadt concentration camp, 2nd in command to Major Heinrich Müller (Sturmbannführer; Commandant). He 1st went home for recovery. Upon arrival Neustadt concentration camp SS Captain Derek Lorenz had no choice but to partake in the Hitler’s death camp wishes (shot, set on fire, dumped in a pit).
9/28/1939, Warsaw, Poland was bombed.
Katya Sovinsky (f, 18) was also sent to Neustadt.
SS Captain Derek Lorenz seems to have lots of dealings with Colonel Dieter Brubacher (spy; counter-intelligence; Waffen-SS Gruppenführer Neuenschwander.
9/28/1939, Frankfurt, Germany
Analise Goldstein (17; Hans; Deutsches Widerstand; 2194; ¼ Jewish) later teams up with 2 other resisters Johannes & Conrad & they plan on blowing up a German munitions factory. They succeeded but were caught by Obersturmbannführer Karl Wolfenberger & sent to Neustadt.
Helga (former blockführer), Analise, Katya, Amelia, Britta, & the new blockführer Heidi Schmidt are chosen to work in SS Captain (Hauptsturmführer) Derek Lorenz brothel for the SS only.
Derek’s dad dies & he goes back home for the funeral.
“trapped by his circumstances as she was by hers.”
This I found interesting. Kind of pertains to everyone in that era. The worse of 2 evils endure Adolf Hitler’s wrath or make something out of it for yourself (survival).
How will the romantic bond between Analise & SS Captain Derek Lorenz end up? What will happen to Helga & Katya? What will happen to little Angel?
Time spam: 9/3/1939, Kutno, Poland/Germany/Switerland-6/19/1941, NYC
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written cat/mouse WWII historical factual (true/false) book. It was very easy to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. Several grammar errors, but no repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make great WWII movie, PP presentation or mini TV series (A & E, History channel). There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
September 2, 2016
As far as I remember, I haven't read a WWII related book in a long time so when the author Miranda asked me to review her book, I was more than happy.
The war always reminds me of the movie 'Schindler's List' & instantly makes me sad. It isn't an easy subject & I always feel that historical stories are far more difficult to handle than regular fiction. I believe Miranda has a done a beautiful job.
Shadow of Death is a WWII saga of betrayal, doubts & love. Derek Lorenz is a young lieutenant, a strong leader but not cruel. All the massacre & destruction starts taking a toll on his sanity. Analaise is partly Jewish, has lost her parents to the war & turned into a resistance fighter. When she lands in Neustadt, she finds an unexpected friendship in Katya & a strong attraction towards Derek. The attraction is mutual but they both know the consequences hence can't act on it. Love can be found in very unusual circumstances & can make you do things you wouldn't generally think of doing but then loyalty & authority is also very strong. This is story of finding love, loyalty & heart in difficult circumstances.
The characters are built well & the story-line is gripping. Some of the scenes are mind-numbing and truly depict the grim situation. The only weak point would be the book's length, I feel it could do with a bit of more of editing.
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The war always reminds me of the movie 'Schindler's List' & instantly makes me sad. It isn't an easy subject & I always feel that historical stories are far more difficult to handle than regular fiction. I believe Miranda has a done a beautiful job.
Shadow of Death is a WWII saga of betrayal, doubts & love. Derek Lorenz is a young lieutenant, a strong leader but not cruel. All the massacre & destruction starts taking a toll on his sanity. Analaise is partly Jewish, has lost her parents to the war & turned into a resistance fighter. When she lands in Neustadt, she finds an unexpected friendship in Katya & a strong attraction towards Derek. The attraction is mutual but they both know the consequences hence can't act on it. Love can be found in very unusual circumstances & can make you do things you wouldn't generally think of doing but then loyalty & authority is also very strong. This is story of finding love, loyalty & heart in difficult circumstances.
The characters are built well & the story-line is gripping. Some of the scenes are mind-numbing and truly depict the grim situation. The only weak point would be the book's length, I feel it could do with a bit of more of editing.
View the review on my blog :
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