The Sound of Distant Thunder

Name: The Sound of Distant Thunder
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jan Drexler
ISBN: 9781705279809

Author: Jan Drexler

Series: Amish of Weaver's Creek #1

Narrator: Amy Melissa Bentley

Unabridged: 10 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/24/2020

Categories: Fiction, Amish, Christian Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Katie Stuckey and Jonas Weaver are both romantics. Seventeen-year-old Katie is starry-eyed, in love with the idea of being in love, and does not want to wait to marry Jonas until she is eighteen, despite her parents' insistence. So much can happen in a year. Twenty-year-old Jonas is taken in by the romance of soldiering, especially in defense of anti-slavery, even though he knows war is at odds with the teachings of the church. When his married brother's name comes up in the draft list, he volunteers to take his brother's place. But can the commitment Katie and Jonas have made to each other survive the separation?

From the talented pen of Jan Drexler comes this brand new Amish series set against the backdrop of the Civil War. She puts her characters to the test as they struggle to reconcile their convictions and desires while the national conflict threatens to undermine and engulf their community.

About Jan Drexler

Jan Drexler's ancestors were among the first Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren immigrants to Pennsylvania in the 1700s. Their experiences are the basis for her stories. Drexler is the author of several Love Inspired novels.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Susan

Wow, all I can say is, this story blew me away! Keep the tissues close by as you are reading THE SOUND OF DISTANT THUNDER by Jan Drexler. It is the first book in The Amish of Weaver's Creek series. Once I started reading, it was very hard to stop! The twists and turns made it impossible to put down,......more

Goodreads review by Deanne

The author is at the top of her game in this book, the first in a new series taking place in Ohio. A fascinating historical Civil War times Amish book. This is the first Amish book I've read about the civil war and it was vividly described which I enjoyed a lot. The plot was well thought out and wri......more

Goodreads review by Maddy

This book was very different from any other Amish book I've read and I loved it.  So what's different about it? It's set during the Civil war. I don't think I've ever read an Amish book set during that time period. I'll be honestly and say that I wasn't sure if I'd like it, but guys, it was so good!  ......more

Goodreads review by Shirley

The Sound of distant Thunder by Jan Drexler is a book I shall long remember. I have always enjoyed reading fiction books about our civil war. This book was a story about how the civil war effected the Amish people. The author made the story seem so real. I was drawn in as though I were there in Weav......more