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It's Christmastime in 1943. An old man is without his son, a young boy without his father. Patrick Collins has just three things on his Christmas list. He wants the Army to find his father. He wants to leave his grandfather's house. And he wants the dusty wooden soldier in his grandfather's attic-- the one he is forbidden to touch. |
"The Unfinished Gift is one for the keeper shelf! Dan's book is a fabulous story of redemption and forgiveness. I couldn't put it down and it made me cry, which is hard to do. Loved it!" Colleen Coble , Best-selling Author of the Rock Harbor and the Lonestar series "This touching story with themes of forgiveness and redemption is a wonderful read for the Christmas season. It would make a great gift, too, since it's hardcover with a beautifully designed book jacket. I especially love the way the author set up the sequel, The Homecoming. I can't wait to read that one, too!" Deborah Raney, Author of the Clayburn Novel series, Christy Award finalist "Although this is a debut novel, we have a Christmas classic in the making. A story readers will want to revisit year after year, much as they do with movies like It's a Wonderful Life. So move this book to the top of your to-be-read list and grab a box of Kleenex on the way." Lena Nelson Dooley, Author of 20 Christian fiction novels |
What Other Authors and Bloggers are Saying About The Unfinished Gift |
The Unfinished Gift (in stores now) |
"I couldn't put the book down. The Unfinished Gift is a satisfying, nostalgic read, one of forgiveness and restoration, of hope and faith. An exquisite debut novel. Novel Journey/Reviews gives it 4½ stars." Ane Mulligan, editor, Novel Journey blog "One of the best Christmas books I have ever read. Very moving, totally awesome story...I'm not in the habit of giving books 'stars' on my blog, but if I did, and 5 stars was the highest, then 5 stars it would get." Mark - Thoughts of a Sojourner blog "This is a book to read yourself, and then buy copies for all your friends and family, a book that will go on your keeper shelf to read next year. And the year following. And the year following that." Laura - Lighthouse Academy blog |
The Homecoming (in stores now - sequel to The Unfinished Gift) |
No sooner is Shawn Collins home from the fighting in Europe than he's called upon to serve his country as a war hero on a USO bond tour. Others might jump at the chance to travel all around the country with attractive Hollywood starlets. But not Shawn. He just wants to stay home with his son Patrick, his aging father and to grieve the loss of his wife in private. When Shawn asks Katherine Townsend, Patrick's former social worker, to be Patrick's nanny while he's on the road, he has no idea how this decision will impact his life. Could it be the key to his future happiness and the mending of his heart? Or will the war once again threaten his chances for a new start? |
Dan Walsh |
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Capturing Moments in Time |
The Deepest Waters starts a brand new storyline, inspired by a true story. Here's a little of what's in store: |
Dan's 3rd Novel - The Deepest Waters (Due to release in April 2011) |
It's September 1857. A couple on their honeymoon is separated by a shipwreck. Their beautiful steamship, the SS Vandervere, has collided with a fierce hurricane and is damaged beyond repair. Just before she goes down, an old wooden ship comes to their rescue. But it only has room to take the women and children aboard. The couple is pulled apart, weeping, certain they will never see each other again. She sails off alone to New York, aboard a ship full of grieving widows and orphans, to face a family she has never met. |
The Deepest Waters weaves a tale full of action and suspense, and yet it is also an amazing love story that could only happen if miracles do come true. |
"One of the most delightful and touching love stories I've ever read. Highly recommended!" Colleen Coble, Best-selling Author - The Lightkeeper's Daughter and Rock Harbor Series |
What Bloggers Are Saying About The Homecoming |
"Folks, Dan Walsh writes stories that I consider 'classic.' The timelessness of family conflict, of loss, love and Christ's faithfulness are all present in a realistic way in his stories...I cared quite a bit about all the characters in The Homecoming, and that, to me, says a lot about Dan Walsh's ability to write a great story. You miss the characters when the story ends." Window To My World Blog "Dan Walsh has outdone himself in his new book, The Homecoming...Dan's descriptions of what Shawn, Patrick and Katherine went through in order to survive was riveting. I felt their highs, their lows and the heartbreaking blows of war like I've never experienced before...I can't wait to read another story by this author. His characters and story touched my heart deeply." Nora St. Laurent's, Hope Through Fiction Blog "Once again, Walsh skillfully brought me back in time and made me feel as though I was there. I laughed, wept and rejoiced with the Collins' family...a story that reveals the horrors of war, mended relationships, childhood innocence, tender romance and new beginnings. The Homecoming deserves a position among the classics." Pam at Daysong Reflections Blog "I would very highly recommend this book. The writing is wonderful. The story is beautiful. I was hooked from the start until the end. I enjoyed getting to spend more time with these fabulous characters. They feel so much like people I know now...These books will go on my all-time favorites list." Life in Review Blog by Michelle |