HISTORICAL FICTION
The year is 1945. The war is over and 21-year-old Betty Lake has been invited to Europe to sing in a USO tour for American soldiers who now occupy Hitler's Germany. The first nights performance is a hit. B
etty becomes enthralled with the applause, the former Nazi-held mansion they’re housed in and the attention of Frank Witt, the US Army Signal Corp Photographer. Yet the next night this songbird is ready to fly the coop when Betty’s dear friend, Kat, turns up missing.
Betty soon realizes Franks photographs could be the key to finding Kat. Betty and Frank team up against post-war Nazi influences and the two lovebirds’ hearts may find the answers...in each other.
But will they have a chance for their romance to sing? The truth will be revealed under a German moon.
Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie, Montana, co-written with Ocieanna Fleiss
In 1890, Julia Cavanaugh travels west from New York City to unite orphans in her care with new families.
Imagine her horror when she discovers that she's to be "delivered," too--as bride to an uncouth miner! But with no return fare, Julia's options are bleak.
What does God have planned for her on the lonesome prairies of Montana?
The Swiss Courier, co-written with Mike Yorkey, a WWII historical fiction novel
Working as a Swiss transcriptionist for the Americans during WWII, Gabi Mueller's life changes overnight when she's recruited as a spy for the precursor of the CIA.
Asked to safely courier a German physicist working on the budding Nazi atomic bomb project to the Swiss border, Gabi feels the weight of the war on her shoulders. But who can she trust?
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“With strong historical knowledge and gripping storytelling abilities, Goyer and Yorkey pen an intriguing historical tale, complete with espionage, the underground church and Hitler's evil reign of power and terror. With tight writing that will have readers reading turning the pages, this novel is definitely a must-read.“ — Romantic Times 4 1/2 star review
“A gripping, fast paced tale of love, loyalty, and derring-do set in the waning days of the Second World War. I enjoyed everything about The Swiss Courier ... the wonderful characters, the rich atmosphere, and the truly exciting story. A winner!“ — Christopher Reich, author of the New York Times best-seller Rules of Vengeance
“The Swiss Courier sizzles like a "24" episode with a World Wall II twist. The pulsating action and plot twists will keep you riveted .” — Bob Welch, author of American Nightingale and co-author of Easy Company
“Fabulious! Filled with heart-stopping suspense and fascinating details of life in WWII Europe, The Swiss Courier is an unforgettable story of faith and courage when faced with the highest of stakes. I loved everything about this book, from its riveting first scene to the surprise denouement. Bravo, Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey. this is more than a page-turner; it's a keeper.” — Amanda Cabot, author of Paper Roses
“The Swiss Courier is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat read. This intense, heartrending take keeps the pages turning. No reader will be able to put it down.” — Sandi Rog, Inspiration for Writers editor
“I read probably thirty top-of-the-line novels each year, and The Swiss Courier is uniquely different because its adventure, romance, and intrigue in a historical setting.” — Brendan Stoeker, co-author of Every Heart Restored
“A tense, fast-paced thriller that takes the reader on an exciting ride. the Swiss Courier is a masterful blend of history and intrigue, above all it's a reminder that God is present even in the most dire of circumstances” — Kathleen Fuller, author of The Royal Regency Mystery Series and A Man of His Word
“What I love about The Swiss Courier is its gutsy heroine Gabi. Willing to take risks for the higher good, yet vulnerable - Gabi is a wonderful portrayal of the tender strength of womanhood. add that to a twisting plot, the raging of World War II, a kindling love story, and you have an enjoyable read.” — Mary E. DeMuth, author of Daisy Chain
“This was a time of war, not love. that statement from the beginning pages of The Swiss Courier sets the tone for this gripping, fast-paced story of honor and duty set in 1944 against the backdrop of World War II. With an intensity that builds to the very end, this book is compelling, chilling, and fascinating.” — Lenora Worth, author of code of Honor
“There is something fascinating and heroic about that stories from this historical period. Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey have added to that list. Each character hooked me into their world and agenda. I couldn't wait to see how all the threads would weave together. the Swiss Courier is a unique look at the front lines of World War II and what everyday people sacrificed to stand up against the evil surrounding them. everyday farmers, shopkeepers, and soldiers alike risked their lives to do what was right. This was an unexpected and thrilling adventure. I highly recommend this book for readers ages 16 and up.” — Jill Williamson, author of By Darkness Hid and reviewer at Novel Teen Book
Chronicles of The Spanish Civil War Series
A Whisper of Freedom (Chronicles of The Spanish Civil War - Book 3)
Battles heat up... not only those being waged by the soldiers on both sides fighting for Spain, but in the hearts and minds of the men and women who must sacrifice more than their dreams to save the lives of their loved ones.
In this meticulously researched novel, brave and idealistic Sophie, Philip, Jose, and Deion realize their only hope for freedom is escaping Spain's borders.
By continuing the story of this band of volunteers during the Spanish Civil War, A Whisper of Freedom proves that there are whispers of hope and liberty that resonate through even the darkest night.
A Shadow of Treason (Chronicles of The Spanish Civil War - Book 2)
Sophie discovers that nothing is as she first imagined. When Walt, the reporter who helped her over the border, shows up again after Guernica is bombed, Sophie is given an impossible mission. She must leave behind the man she's fallen in love with and return to the person who betrayed her.
Another layer of the war in Spain is revealed as Sophie is drawn into the international espionage schemes that could turn the tide of the war and help protect the soldiers from the International Brigade ... but can she find a way to get the information she's discovered to Walt before it's too late?
A Valley of Betrayal (Chronicles of The Spanish Civil War - Book 1)
For reasons beyond her control, Sophie finds herself alone in the war-torn Spanish countryside. What was once a thriving paradise has become a battleground for fascist soldiers and Spanish patriots. It doesn't take long for Sophie to realize just how far from home she really is.
Caught in the middle of what is quickly becoming a bloody battleground, she receives tragic news, but remaining in Spain is her only option. The route to safety is blocked and fighting surrounds her. On her darkest night, Sophie takes refuge with a brigade of international compatriots. It is among these volunteers, through the use of her fiancées camera and her art, that she pledges to make the plight of the Spanish people known around the world.
World War II Liberators Series
Arms of Deliverance - A Story of Promise
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Two friends, Mary and Lee, land similar reporting jobs at the New York Tribune on the eve of the war's outbreak and soon they become competitors.
Mary's coverage of a bombing raid over Germany leads to a plane wreck and an adventurous escape attempt from across enemy lines. When Lee hears of Mary's plight, she bravely heads to war-torn Europe in an effort to help rescue her friend.
Will there be enough time for diplomacy or will war get the best of everyone?
Dawn of a Thousand Nights - A Story of Honor
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Daniel Lukens has two great loves: combat flying for the Army Air Corps and Libby Conners, a female pilot he met while stationed in Hawaii. Libby is a flight instructor, and their budding romance is put to the test when Dan is transferred to the Philippines.
Mere months after their parting, Pearl Harbor is bombed by the Japanese. Eight hours later, Clark Field on the Philippines is also bombed, propelling the Americans into the war and forcing the U.S. military forces on the island to fight with limited food, weapons, and supplies. Dan and the other soldiers bravely fight, only to find themselves prisoners of the Japanese.
Night Song - A Story of Sacrifice
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Night Song is inspired by the orchestra started by prisoners in Hitler's Mauthausen death camp.
Around this orchestra, four lives intertwine: a beautiful member of the Austrian resistance, the American GI who loves her, a young prisoner who fakes his way into the group in a desperate attempt to stay alive, and a Nazi officer who will stop at nothing to obtain the priceless violin he desires.
From Dust and Ashes - A Story of Liberation
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Amidst the dark horror of 1945 Austria, a cowardly SS officer abandons his wife Helene as U.S. forces advance on Nazi death camps. Alone and guilt-ridden, Helene begins helping the holocaust survivors---and experiences her own liberation from spiritual bondage. But when she meets Peter, an American soldier who helped free the town's concentration camp, will old shame overcome the promise of new hope and forgiveness?
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