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Russian Mennonite Chronicles

Ukraine wanted independence, Russia wanted control. No one wanted the Germans. Katarina just wanted peace.

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.

Book One(Prequel): KATARINA'S DARK SHADOW: Ukraine: 1915-1917 

FIRST CAME THE HORSES ...

1915-1917: Katarina is a fifteen year old girl with big dreams. Her German Mennonite family has more traditional plans for her. But Russia is losing the world war, civil disruption is everywhere and more trouble is brewing within Ukraine. Everything is changing and no one can be trusted. As Katarina tries to make sense of it all, her world starts to implode. Life has never been so scary.

1951: 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, 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.

When darkness falls, faith prevails.
1918: Southern Ukraine. When the Bolshevik Army sets fire to the German Mennonite villages, seventeen-year-old Katarina and her wealthy pregnant sister, Anna, flee across the barren lawless steppes. Thrust into an adult world with sinister characters and a rapidly changing political landscape, Katarina learns to use her strength and wits to protect Anna and her unborn baby. But the enigmatic environment forces Katarina to grapple with her pacifist beliefs and face the darkness within herself. When there’s nowhere to hide, can she trust God to save them?

1952/3: Munich, Germany. As Peter faces the scary prospect of becoming a father, he struggles with closure to his mother Katarina'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.

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