About the Author
Following high school Dan joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served for four years visiting many ports up and down the Atlantic (at one time visiting Brazil) where he established his interests in both boating and creating short stories for his shipmates. Following his service time Dan joined New England Telephone company as a craftsman and also enrolled in night classes working towards a degree in business. The professors’ in English there also leaned toward story creation since most of the students were older, usually covered by the GI bill. This is Dan’s first fiction novel in a series, which is followed by The Plight of the Princess continuing the adventures of the tiny heroine, Becky.
Anne McBride (Dublin, Ireland) –
“What a breathtaking and powerful read! It manages the rare feat of being deeply serious while weaving in moments of genuine, heartwarming humor. The return of the young girl to save a fractured town is nothing short of legendary. A timeless story about never underestimating anyone, because your greatest savior might just be the one everyone else abandoned.”
Julieta Schmitt (Rome, Italy) –
“This book is a profound meditation on miracles and the heavy disbelief that trails behind them. The small-town setting feels intensely vivid, filled with unforgettable characters whose flaws and greed serve as the ultimate foil to a truly heroic young soul. Gripping, poignant, and deeply inspiring from the very first page to the last.”
Jade Parrish (New Jersey, US) –
“A masterclass in storytelling that weaves heartbreak, wonder, and subtle wit into a seamless narrative. The author does a phenomenal job of exploring human greed and official shame contrasted against the pure, unyielding spirit of a child. It will make you shed a tear, smile through the pain, and question how you view the so-called ‘down-trodden’ of the world.”
Kendra Webster (Georgia, US) –
“An absolute emotional tour de force. This novel brilliantly captures the fragility of innocence and the harsh skepticism of a world quick to judge. The young protagonist’s journey from rejection to miraculous savior left me completely spellbound. A stunning reminder that true strength often comes from the most unexpected places.”