Review: Reviewed by Kim Ford
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 27, 2013
Tanya Stowe has written a very unique story from a very unusual perspective to tell a truth that is relevant and life-changing no matter the time period. The story opens on a reenactment battlefield as Stacy Sutton records the brutality of the Civil War at the Battle of Shiloh. She is on site to write a news article and never imagines that she will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference the life of a soldier. When Tyler Sheridan stumbles out of the smoke of the battle, wounded and shell-shocked, Stacy reacts with an urgent sense of purpose. Stacy is reacting in response to the trauma of her present and her past and risks everything to save the life of this wounded soldier.Whether or not Tyler is indeed a soldier from the Civil War or whether he is a modern day hero is the puzzle facing the reader from the very first pages of this story. Indeed, it is a puzzle that grows ever more complicated with each successive chapter. Stacy and Tyler must face their worst fears and learn how to let go of their circumstances and trust God to do the healing work only He can do in each of their lives. They are indeed in need of healing in every area of their lives. As the truth comes to light, the risk of survival becomes very great and all too real. War is a terror that ravages both the body and soul.Stowe has written a very clever tale! I felt that the resolution came a bit abruptly, and would have enjoyed a more leisurely transition between the perceived reality and the solid truth that lies beneath. It felt a bit rushed at that point in the story. However, the resolution was believable and powerful and I was left satisfied. I am happy to recommend this book to other readers, and hope that I will see more from Tanya Stowe in the future.(The Wordsmith Journal strives to guide readers to books of personal interest, with the understanding and respect that what appeals to some may not appeal to others. Therefore we attempt to keep our reviews focused on content, genre and style. The rating is necessary to make use of Goodreads and Amazon. It reflects the reviewer's own level of enjoyment, but the review is intended to be informative for the benefit of all readers.)