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About the Book Darkness Calls the Tiger

Title: Darkness Calls the Tiger: A Novel of World War II Burma
Author: Janyre Tromp
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: May 14, 2024
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Imperial Japan devours the southern portion of Burma, intent on taking over mainland Asia. Unaware of the coming darkness, Kailyn Moran drifts into her role as the only daughter of a widowed missionary.

As whispers of war snake through the Kachin mountains, Kai’s father is convinced God will protect the mission. He entrusts the village to her and the kind yet inexperienced new missionary, Ryan McDonough, while he makes routine visits to neighbouring villages.

War descends like a tempest upon the mountain peaks, and an unbreakable bond forms between Kailyn and Ryan as they unite to provide solace to both villagers and the flood of refugees. Despite their tireless efforts, a brutal enemy shatters almost everything they love, pushing Kailyn to embark on a path of unrestrained vengeance.

Afraid he’s losing the woman he loves, Ryan fights to protect Kai from the deadly consequences of her choices. But in the face of destruction, can he convince her of the power and freedom of forgiveness?

“Evocative and transportive, filled with nuance and spiked with the violence of war, Darkness Calls the Tiger is a story of redemption in the midst of hopelessness.” –Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author

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My Thoughts on Darkness Calls the Tiger

Darkness Calls the Tiger is a historical fiction novel portraying missionaries during WWII but it’s also so much more.  I love WWII history.  It just seems to call to me and I can’t get enough.  I knew I needed to read this book once I saw that it was set in WWII.   It’s set in Burma though and I didn’t really know much about that area of the war. 

Turns out not a lot of people know a lot about this part of the war either.  It’s an under-researched spot and the story isn’t told often.  I think with this book we’re increasing awareness and it’s paving the way for more people to take an interest in the time period and the area.  

Now a super fun fact! 

I knew I had to read this book because one of the main characters is a McDonough!  That was my grandma’s maiden name.  She was a WWII war bride.  So, of course, I was immediately hooked.  He’s got to be a great guy this Ryan to have a name like that!

Kailyn is our main female character.  She’s the daughter of a widowed missionary.  And she’s charged with taking care of the area they live in while her father is off doing other things.  Nobody knew what was coming and nothing could prepare them for it.  When the darkness comes can Kailyn turn away from the prophecy of an old woman and create her own future?  Or will she succumb to the darkness and become bitter and angry and alone?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope you take the time to read it too. 

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

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