The Plum Blooms in Winter: Inspired by a Gripping True Story from World War II’s Daring Doolittle Raid (Brands from the Burning)

Product Description

Dave made aviation history in WWII’s daring Doolittle Raid. Now he’s a downed pilot on the run.
Miyako made a vow to bury a knife in him. That vow could cost them both their lives.
Winner, Cascade Award 
Finalist, Christy and Carol Awards 
Inspired by Actual Events
“A taut, crisp debut achievement that colorfully evokes the Pacific theater of WWII. Start this one forewarned: it’s a stay-up-all-night read.” –Jerry B. Jenkins, 21-time New York Times bestselling author
China, 1942. Desperate and fleeing a brutal enemy, U.S. airman Dave Delham loses all hope he’ll live to see home again. If he manages to survive this mission–somehow–he swears he’ll answer God’s call on his life.
Japan, 1948. In a world where honor means everything, what would you risk to salvage yours? The war has reduced Miyako Matsuura to a street-hardened prostitute, forced to sell herself out–body and soul–to survive. But when the pilot whose bomb stole her little brother’s life returns to Japan, she sees her one chance to salvage everything. That quest drives her like the point of a dagger.
Two competing vows. Two war-damaged people racing along a deadly collision course. Can their tragic histories be redeemed?
If you like pulse-pounding tales of redemption that brim with deeply drawn characters and taut suspense, you’ll love Linda Thompson’s powerful debut novel. Immerse yourself in this award-winning story of courage and redemption today!

Review

“Edgy, yet edifying, Thompson’s debut is sure to leave its mark on you…. If you have time to squeeze in one more book before the New Year, let it be this one.” -Amanda Geaney,
Christian Shelf-Esteem

“The compelling and emotional story shows that, deep inside, our hearts all beat the same – no matter what our race or ethnicity – and that God’s grace follows us into the deepest pit whether we’ve dug it ourselves or it’s been dug for us.” –
Diversity Between the Pages

“If you are looking for fiction based in fact and you want to be challenged and changed, then this is the book for you.” -Paula Shreckhise,
Inkwell Inspirations

“Miyako’s story was so full of twists and turns and surprises I never knew what to expect or even what to hope for her…. I am amazed that this masterpiece was written by a debut author. Keep your eyes on her.” – Phyllis Werner Helton,
Among the Reads

“Touched my heart in ways that are hard to express…. Gets the very rare very highly recommended rating! I definitely would recommend this book to anyone… but if you like WWII novels,
The Plum Blooms in Winter should be in your library. It is a must-read!” – Beckie Burnham,
By the Book

About the Author

Linda Thompson stepped back from a corporate career that spanned continents to write what she loves–stories of unstoppable faith. Her debut novel,
The Plum Blooms in Winter, is an O.C.W. Cascade Award winner and a finalist for several 2019 awards: Christy and Carol Awards, and the Independent Book Awards in two categories. Linda writes from the sun-drenched Arizona desert, where she lives with her husband, a third-generation airline pilot who doubles as her Chief Military Research Officer, two mostly-grown-up kids, and a small platoon of housecats. When Linda isn’t writing, you’ll find her rollerblading-yes, that does make her a throwback-taking in a majestic desert moonrise, or dreaming of an upcoming trip. She and her husband recently returned from a tour of Israel, Jordan and Wales.