A RIVETING CIVIL WAR NOVEL INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS Western Virginia's Kanawha Valley is a hotbed of of mixed loyalties. Award-winning-author Kendy Pearson “brings to life the Kanawha Valley’s explosive Civil War history."— Laura Frantz, Christy Award-winning author "I had no idea what I was in for. I could not put this book down. It ( When the Mountains Wept ) was so riveting! It was beautiful. It was heart wrenching. It’s so perfect.”— Redeeming Lit Podcast A captivating read! ( When Heaven Thunders )— Lynnette Bonner, USA Today Bestselling author Not all heroes are born of battle—some are born of sacrifice. War has a way of changing a man, taking more than he has to give. After three long years, Zander Dabney joins in the fight, but army life is not what he expected, and it seems impossible to escape his hero-brother’s shadow. When Zander finally gets the chance to test his mettle, the horrors of battle shatter his faith and leave him questioning everything—even what he thought he knew about his brother. Lola Wade has her hands full with the mercantile, a precocious little brother, and a cunning thief. Despite her chaotic life, Zander has captured her heart. But he needs more than her love to confront his inner demons and fractured faith. In a whirlwind of deception, the enemy attacks the town and garrison, leaving death and destruction in its wake and forcing Lola to make a heart-wrenching decision. But this was no ordinary attack, and the evidence Zander has falls on deaf ears. Betrayal plunges Zander into a nightmare of injustice and a perilous ordeal of sacrifice and endurance few can survive. He needs a miracle. A lot of them. The Award-winning series, West Virginia: Born of Rebellion's Storm: ① WHEN THE MOUNTAINS WEPT ② WHEN HEAVEN THUNDERS ③ IN TEMPEST WINDS In Tempest Winds tells a captivating tale of family, war, love, and hope. Kendy Pearson skillfully brings the turbulent days of the US Civil War to life with historical accuracy, poignant description, and a cast of characters whose lives are tossed by the tempest winds many of us can relate to. With everything that matters at stake for Zander and Lola, readers will not want to put the book down until they’ve read the very last page.— Michelle Shocklee, award-winning author of Appalachian Song and All We Thought We Knew Beautiful story of faith lost and found again, of trauma and redemption, of family pulling together in impossible times. I will be reading more of Kendy Pearson’s work! — Shannon McNear, author of Daughters of the Lost Colony Brimming with heart, When Heaven Thunders is an emotionally charged journey for characters and readers alike. — Jocelyn Green, Christy Award-winning author Kendy 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. 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 series " A Riveting Civil War Saga that is Impossible to Put Down" "Pearson brilliantly weaves fact and fiction into a compelling portrayal of a dark time in American history. The research involved in this novel is impressive, as timelines, battles, geography, personalities, and more are historically accurate while simultaneously fictionalized to showcase storytelling at its finest. Pearson's writing style is gorgeous and stands in stark contrast to many modern novels. Beautiful prose paints the scene for each page, and Pearson's use of period dialect is masterful." - BOOKNERDIA.COM "Award-winning-author Kendy Pearson "brings to life the Kanawha Valley's explosive Civil War history." - Laura Frantz, Christy Award-winning author "In Tempest Winds tells a captivating tale of family, war, love, and hope. Kendy Pearson skillfully brings the turbulent days of the US Civil War to life with historical accuracy, poignant description, and a cast of characters whose lives are tossed by the tempest winds many of us can relate to. With everything that matters at stake for Zander and Lola, readers will not want to put the book down until they've read the very last page." - Michelle Shocklee, award-winning author of Appalachian Song and All We Thought We Knew "Such a difficult time in history. This beautiful story captures that devastating time, with honesty, and hope. From the horror and difficulties of war, how to cope with faith in the face of