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INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS.
Inspired by true events.
The past and present converge in this enthralling, serpentine saga of a mother and two sons torn apart by the trauma of war. Katarina's tragic tale will introduce you to the unique history of the German Mennonite culture in southern Ukraine that was destroyed by communism. Set during the Russian civil war, this suspensive coming-of-age mystery carries a poignant lesson about the fragility of freedom.
1915-1917 Ukraine: Katarina is a rebellious fifteen year old Ukrainian girl with big dreams. An accident shifts her attention to the world war and the civil disruption in Russia and Ukraine. While her Mennonite family ignores the signs of doom, Katarina senses that their world is about to implode. Refusing to give in to tradition, she seeks wisdom from her cousin, a journalist, who confirms her darkest fears about the future. By her seventeenth birthday, Katarina faces the ultimate decision that will determine her future. Coming-of-age has never been more difficult.
1951 Germany: Peter stumbles on his adopted mother’s diaries from the Russian Revolution. What prompted Katarina to go back to Ukraine during WW2? Who is Jacob? What secrets lie behind the Iron Curtain?
Set in Ukraine during the Russian civil war and in post-war Germany, Katarina’s Dark Shadow prequels the courageous human struggle inside a distinct faith during violent political times. This is a continuing saga with an ending that will have you reaching for Book two.
Book description: Inspired by true events, Katarina’s Dark Journey is the second book in a faith-based, coming-of-age series containing themes of intergenerational trauma, perseverance and resilience during wartime. With a dual time-line set in Ukraine during the Russian civil war and post-war Germany, this suspense-filled epic saga carries a poignant lesson about the fragility of freedom.
1952/3: Munich, Germany. As Peter faces the scary prospect of becoming a father, he struggles with closure to his adopted mother Katarina's death and reexperiences guilt about his adopted father's death. Fuelled by painful memories, he searches her diaries for answers but finds more questions. Will Peter spiral down into the darkness of the past, or will the burgeoning new life bring hope for the future?
Inspired by true events, “Katarina’s Dark Journey” is a faith-based coming-of-age mystery that offers a gripping exploration of family, survival, and the human spirit in times of war. With page-turning suspense, this epic saga is a must-read for historical fiction fans.
Fans of The Memory Keeper of Kyiv (Erin Litteken) and Women Talking (Miriam Toews) will appreciate the characters’ transparent and heart-wrenching struggles to survive injustice and overcome trauma.
Catch up to this growing series now. Check out Book One: Katarina's Dark Shadow to understand the cultural and political backdrop to this epic series. Book Two: Katarina's Dark Journey continues to follow the trail of Katarina's mysterious death and her illusive son, Jacob. Buy both books now to learn the facts behind the stories. Each story provides a bread crumb to the ultimate truth. Scroll up and get started on this epic series now.
Coming soon: Book Three: Katarina's Dark Secret.
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