Quest

by David Radmore

In this compelling sequel to IMPACTS, Dan, the main character, returns home after serving in the Navy near the end of World War II. The Japanese neighbors who cared for him since his parents’ death had passed away, and their son Ito, Dan’s boyhood friend had been killed while serving with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy. During his first year of college, Dan meets and falls in love with Meriko, a Japanese-American student.  They share an intriguing and touching relationship, yet because of responsibilities to her family, their life together is uncertain.  In his second year of study, Dan has an opportunity to model for Jantzen swimwear.  Soon after, he is contacted by a doctor regarding three of the European women designers. Each of their husbands sustained war injuries which left them unable to father children. Dan accepts the role of progenitor which has thrilling and far-reaching implications. Back at college, Dan meets Honi, a severely disabled veteran who had served with Ito in the 442nd.  By sharing remembrances of their mutual friend, a lasting friendship develops. Honi is invited to try his skills at making DISKnives and becomes a master craftsman.  Dan offers Honi and his wife the ownership of the hunting knife company started by Dan, Ito, and their mentor and dear friend, Mr. Schmidt.  Remarkable developments follow.   Unique and diverse experiences make QUEST an intriguing and emotional adventure.  Readers will find this a dramatic and sensitive novel which ends with Dan’s departure for Italy to learn the details of Ito’s death.

340 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 2012