Into the Fire

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For World War II history buffs, this quaint little suspense novel should serve them well. Author Dan Walsh has taken a little detour from his self-described Nicholas Sparks type of stories to pen an interesting mystery of sorts in When Night Comes.

Jack Turner returns to his roots in Culpepper, Georgia, to reunite with and guest teach for his old history professor while hoping to get serious about the new book he's writing. Already an accomplished World War II author, Jack's agent is anxious for this new book to get done.

After his reunion with Professor Thornton, he settles into the guest apartment where he used to stay in his college days. Rustic and perfect for what he needs, Jack is sure he'll be inspired to get a lot done on his book. However, when Jack experiences a lifelike "dream" in which he was one of the sailors at Pearl Harbor, he finally awakes after seeing, hearing, and feeling the devastation firsthand. Feeling like he'd just been transported through time, he couldn't share it for fear of ridicule or worse.

Prior to Jack's strange occurrence, a college kid turns up dead with a horrific expression on his face but no visible signs of anything but a heart anomaly which caused his death. Detective Joe Boyd is grateful to learn a heart defect was responsible, but there remains a nagging question at the back of his mind.

Professor Thornton is caught in a web of deceit and tries to free himself after cooperating with a sinister doctor, but it's too late for idle threats. Jack is caught in the middle of something he knows nothing about while his bizarre lifelike dreams continue.

With danger and murder afoot in Culpepper, Jack stumbles upon the source of his dreams and realizes he needs concrete proof before anyone will believe his outlandish claims.

With well-written characters and an interesting plot, Dan Walsh has constructed an intriguing contemporary story with nuggets of WWII history tucked into its pages. There were a couple of "too convenient" places in the story used to solve some serious problems, but overall the story stayed true and finsihed well with a twist.

Father, please continue to bless Dan's writing and imagination. Meet his needs physically, emotionally, and spiritually as he continues this writing journey. May he always honor you in the process. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.