Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Darkness Calls the Tiger by Janyre Tromp, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
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 in 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 neighboring 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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What I Thought
This story is a very different story for Christian fiction. It is a story of a very brutal time in world history. I appreciated the look into the lives of missionaries during this time. I loved that Tromp chose to tell the story of the Kachin people and the missionaries of the area working together to fight a brutal enemy. There are many hard events and sad moments throughout this story. It is a realistic look at what war can bring to a community and small country, especially during WW2. It shows the evil that humans are capable of without God but also how a God can use HIS people in mighty ways. It is a story of war and violence but also of seeing the God of the universe as he quietly brings His people through the hardest of times. It is compelling and thoughtful and I had a hard time putting it down. I am not sure this story is for everyone but if you are looking for a story that pulls no punches and still glorifies God in the end this story might be just the thing for you.About the Author
Janyre Tromp is a developmental book editor who has worked in the publishing industry for more than twenty years, spending time in both marketing and editorial. She’s the author of Shadows in the Mind’s Eye and contributor to It’s a Wonderful Christmas, a Christmas novella collection with other award-winning authors, including Julie Cantrell and Lynne Gentry. When she isn’t writing, she’s a Bible study leader, writers conference speaker, ACFW member, wife, and mom of two kids and their menagerie of slightly eccentric pets.
Connect with Janyre at janyretromp.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will win a signed copy of Darkness Calls the Tiger, a bookmark, and other book-themed goodies!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 13, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 20, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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