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Tinder Street Saga #6
The War Years
As America pulls itself out of the Great Depression, war clouds are hanging low over Europe, and
Adolph Hitler’s Nazis seem unstoppable in their brutal march across the continent. Meanwhile, the growing threat from Japan is ignored by many in Washington. That all changes with the deadly attack on Pearl Harbor. Suddenly the country is thrust into a war that many believed would never happen and others feared was inevitable.
Now the McNally family of Tinder Street finds themselves in a world turned upside down, with their young men donning uniforms and going off to face the enemy. Among them are two young sons of Lucas Morgan, a man haunted by his own memories from the trenches of Fance in the last war. From the steaming jungles of the South Pacific to the blood-soaked beaches of Normandy, on the ground, in the air, and at sea, they rise to the call. And before it’s all over, some will fall.
Meanwhile, life continues on the home front as the people of Tinder Street and their extended family do their part for the war effort, raising victory gardens, holding scrap metal drives, building the equipment and supplies the Allies will need to win, while dealing with love and loss. And one young woman from Tinder Street will defy social norms and soar above the clouds to realize her dream and to do her part for her country.
Readers will experience what it was like for the generations who came before us and how they prevailed through hard times and unimaginable setbacks in The War Years, the sixth book in the Tinder Street saga, a story New York Times bestselling author Nick Russell has felt compelled to write and has researched for years.
Adolph Hitler’s Nazis seem unstoppable in their brutal march across the continent. Meanwhile, the growing threat from Japan is ignored by many in Washington. That all changes with the deadly attack on Pearl Harbor. Suddenly the country is thrust into a war that many believed would never happen and others feared was inevitable.
Now the McNally family of Tinder Street finds themselves in a world turned upside down, with their young men donning uniforms and going off to face the enemy. Among them are two young sons of Lucas Morgan, a man haunted by his own memories from the trenches of Fance in the last war. From the steaming jungles of the South Pacific to the blood-soaked beaches of Normandy, on the ground, in the air, and at sea, they rise to the call. And before it’s all over, some will fall.
Meanwhile, life continues on the home front as the people of Tinder Street and their extended family do their part for the war effort, raising victory gardens, holding scrap metal drives, building the equipment and supplies the Allies will need to win, while dealing with love and loss. And one young woman from Tinder Street will defy social norms and soar above the clouds to realize her dream and to do her part for her country.
Readers will experience what it was like for the generations who came before us and how they prevailed through hard times and unimaginable setbacks in The War Years, the sixth book in the Tinder Street saga, a story New York Times bestselling author Nick Russell has felt compelled to write and has researched for years.
389 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 28, 2024
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August 5, 2024
ANOTHER EXCELLENT BOOK
The one thing I enjoy about Nick's writing is the ability he has to make you think that you are witnessing the book as you are reading it.
He spends a lot of time researching the fact and really weaves the history into his books. I HIGHLY recommend that you enjoy all his books.
The one thing I enjoy about Nick's writing is the ability he has to make you think that you are witnessing the book as you are reading it.
He spends a lot of time researching the fact and really weaves the history into his books. I HIGHLY recommend that you enjoy all his books.
August 14, 2024
It doesn't get any better
I am very disappointed whenever each book comes to an end and the next isn't out yet. Once I begin the next one, absolutely nothing gets done until it is finished. The writing is absolutely enthralling, so down to earth. The magic of Mr. Russell' writing makes me feel like I'm part of this family. Can' t wait for the next one.
I am very disappointed whenever each book comes to an end and the next isn't out yet. Once I begin the next one, absolutely nothing gets done until it is finished. The writing is absolutely enthralling, so down to earth. The magic of Mr. Russell' writing makes me feel like I'm part of this family. Can' t wait for the next one.
July 31, 2024
Great story
Waited awhile to get this new installment, but the wait was worthwhile. Thinking of going back to the first novel to reacquaint myself with the families. Worthwhile reading.
Waited awhile to get this new installment, but the wait was worthwhile. Thinking of going back to the first novel to reacquaint myself with the families. Worthwhile reading.
August 6, 2024
best of the series
I liked the love and goodwill of family members featured in the story line. I found the details of the war difficult to read . Admired the determination and bravery.
I liked the love and goodwill of family members featured in the story line. I found the details of the war difficult to read . Admired the determination and bravery.
October 29, 2025
Difficult Years to Remember
Absolutely one of the best series I’ve ever read period. The next volume is highly anticipated for continuation of a great American family. Thank you
Nick Russell.
Absolutely one of the best series I’ve ever read period. The next volume is highly anticipated for continuation of a great American family. Thank you
Nick Russell.
September 18, 2024
A WONDERFUL SERIES
The sixth in a series of books about families in 20th century Toledo, Ohio. Doesn’t sound like much, but the stories are wonderful.
The sixth in a series of books about families in 20th century Toledo, Ohio. Doesn’t sound like much, but the stories are wonderful.
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September 2, 2025It is a very good book it was hard to put down
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