WEST VIRGINIA IN THE CIVIL WAR AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT.A Gripping tale of resilience, where courage, sacrifice, faith, and love clash against the backdrop of a nation on fire.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 eagerly 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, rising prices, family, 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 WEPT2. WHEN HEAVEN THUNDERS3. IN TEMPEST WINDS 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 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 "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 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 veteran high school teacher and an accomplished musician. She is also a music instructor, worship leader, Bluegrass fiddler, and Civil War reenactment enthusiast.When she discovers a pocket of American history omitted from the schoolbooks, she enjoys digging in and turning that pocket inside out. Her novels lead fictitious characters through real historical events and settings, engaging with period personalities-and she always includes a romantic thread to warm the heart. Every story is a journey through tragedy, secrets, regrets, and God's undeniable grace. She is the recipient of three Cascade Awards, two Genesis Awards, and a Crown Award.Kendy enjoys public speaking and teaching writing workshops. She also relishes ice cream, snowy days, fireplaces, and Maple trees. Kendy is the mother of four grown children and lives with her sweet hubby and two amusing miniature dachshunds. Visit her at https://kendypearson.com/ In 1861, when the Kanawha Valley of western Virginia becomes a hotbed of rebellion of tensions, peace is a shattered memory. The Dabney farm becomes the crossroads for colliding forces, forever changing the lives of the family members and one embittered Army surgeon who i
