When Heaven Thunders - West Virginia: Born of Rebellion's Storm, #2

A RIVETING CIVIL WAR NOVEL INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS A captivating read!-Lynnette Bonner, USA Today Bestselling authorBrimming with heart, When Heaven Thunders is an emotionally charged journey for characters and readers alike.-Jocelyn Green, Christy Award-winning authorAward-winning-author Kendy Pearson "brings to life the Kanawha Valley's explosive Civil War history."-Laura Frantz, Christy Award-winning author WHEN THE DEVIL WEARS BLUE AND GRAY, DOING THE RIGHT THING CAN BE A THORNY MATTER. His family is missing.
Bushwhackers are sleeping in his bed. This war just got a heap more personal for Union Sergeant Fin Dabney. Fighting guerillas in your own neck of the woods comes at a high price. Neighbors, kin, and even Fin's best friend are on the wrong end of a rifle. But not all battles are fought amid smoke and blood. When Fin faces a murderer from his past, flesh and spirit collide, but only one can prevail.
Melinda Jane has waited a lifetime for Fin to declare his intentions. But now she has moved on to other interests-with disastrous results. Her choices have cost her Fin's love and possibly her life. Why was it he could draw down on the enemy and look death in the eye, but he could not bring himself to deal plainly with Melinda Jane? He never told her how he feels. Now he may never get the chance. The Award-winning series, West Virginia: Born of Rebellion's Storm: WHEN THE MOUNTAINS WEPT WHEN HEAVEN THUNDERS IN TEMPEST WINDS (spring 2025) Kendy Pearson's devotion to history and faith shines through every chapter of this novel.
While addressing struggles unique to the American Civil War, this redemptive story translates well to the inner battles we all face within ourselves. Exploring soul-level choices-between faith and fear, self-preservation and sacrifice, forgiveness and resentment-are themes both timely and timeless. A must-read for fans of well-researched, immersive Christian historical fiction. -Jocelyn Green, Christy Award-winning author of The Metropolitan AffairPearson pulls back the curtain on war-torn America in this moving story of love and sacrifice.
Loyalties are tested, hidden motives unearthed, and danger lurks for more than just the enlisted soldiers in When Heaven Thunders. This story will have you rooting for Fin and Melinda Jane, and on the edge of your seat to see if good will triumph over evil. -Erica Vetsch, author of the Of Cloaks & Daggers Regency Mystery series. This Civil War romance (When Heaven Thunders) beautifully weaves historical detail with deep emotional resonance.
The characters are richly drawn, and the narrative unfolds at a deliberate pace, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the era and the heart-touching journey of the protagonists. A captivating read!-Lynnette Bonner, USA Today Bestselling author of the Wyldhaven, The Shepherd's Heart, and Oregon Promise seriesKendy Pearson is a gifted author who can bring the past to life with her character development and descriptive scenes.
It is refreshing to read a Christian based storyline that has the courage to step out of the caricature expectations of faith-based writing and be real about war, human nature, romance and Christian living.-Ken Pratt - Author of the Best-Selling Matt Bannister Series 399 print pages