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Jack Cavanaugh

    Jack Cavanaugh est un auteur dévoué qui aborde son métier avec sérieux et profondeur. S'appuyant sur sa formation théologique et un profond intérêt pour l'histoire, ses œuvres étendues explorent fréquemment des thèmes universels à travers diverses cultures et époques. Le style distinctif de Cavanaugh réside dans sa capacité à tisser des éléments spirituels dans des récits historiques, conférant à ses histoires un large attrait international. Son écriture reflète une étude minutieuse du roman et son pouvoir de raconter des histoires captivantes.

    The Victors
    The Allies
    Fire
    His Watchful Eye
    Above All Earthly Powers
    Tunney
    • Tunney

      Boxing's Brainiest Champ and His Upset of the Great Jack Dempsey

      • 496pages
      • 18 heures de lecture
      4,4(132)Évaluer

      Gene Tunney, a prominent boxer of the 1920s, achieved fame by defeating Jack Dempsey and maintaining an impressive 77-1 record. He later avenged his only loss to the unconventional Harry Greb. Despite his success, Tunney chose to step back from the limelight shortly after retiring, distancing himself from the celebrity culture that defined many athletes of his time. His legacy is often overshadowed by the memorable "long count" match against Dempsey, leaving him less recognized than his achievements warrant.

      Tunney
    • Above All Earthly Powers

      Songs in the Night Book 3

      • 444pages
      • 16 heures de lecture
      4,5(6)Évaluer

      Set in post-World War II Berlin, the narrative explores the ongoing oppression under the hammer and sickle regime. Mady Schumacher and Colonel Matthew Parker unite, despite their differences, to honor Pastor Josef Schumacher's legacy by aiding survivors of Nazi atrocities. Facing betrayal from American forces and threats from the Stasi, their mission for freedom becomes perilous yet vital. This concluding episode of the Songs in the Night series intertwines themes of resilience and hope within a gripping historical context.

      Above All Earthly Powers
    • His Watchful Eye

      Songs in the Night Book 2

      • 416pages
      • 15 heures de lecture
      4,3(7)Évaluer

      Set against the backdrop of Hitler's Germany, the narrative follows Pastor Josef Schumacher's fight against Nazism and his influence on the youth of his church. Among them is Second Lieutenant Konrad Reichmann, who initially embraces the ideals of the Hitler Youth. However, his experiences on the Russian Front shatter his illusions as he confronts the brutal reality of war. Disillusioned by the slaughter of innocents and dwindling resources, Konrad devises a daring plan to stand against the horrors he witnesses.

      His Watchful Eye
    • Fire

      • 386pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      4,3(198)Évaluer

      Set against the backdrop of the "Great Awakening," the story features historical figures like preachers Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. It explores the theme of spiritual revival as a remedy for a nation plagued by sin, highlighting the transformative power of faith and the impact of religious fervor on society. The narrative intertwines personal and collective struggles, emphasizing the urgent need for redemption and renewal in a troubled world.

      Fire
    • Travel through American history while reading the exciting and intriguing stories of the Morgan family, and the passing of Christian faith from generation to generation. Katherine Morgan and her brother Johnnie become active participants in World War I - she as a nurse, first in England, then France; he as a pilot and lieutenant in the American Expeditionary Forces.

      The Allies
    • The seventh book in the popular adult fiction series, "An American Family Portrait, The Victors" follows the path of a new generation of the Morgan family. Four siblings are caught up in the events of World War II, and each will handle the challenge differently. Nat, Walt, Alex, and Lily must face life's worst before they find out what it really means to be "the victors".

      The Victors
    • While Mortals Sleep

      Songs in the Night Book 1

      • 374pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      4,2(5)Évaluer

      Set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany, a pastor named Josef Schumacher confronts the alarming rise of Hitler's influence and the indoctrination of youth within his church. As he challenges the dangerous narratives of the regime, his wife Mady grapples with impending motherhood and the turmoil surrounding them. Their journey explores themes of love, faith, and moral courage in the face of societal pressure. This narrative offers a poignant reflection on the struggle between personal conviction and the overwhelming tide of fascism.

      While Mortals Sleep
    • Proof

      • 370pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      4,2(295)Évaluer

      A young defense attorney embarks on a dramatic journey in a courtroom thriller, aiming to prove the existence of the Holy Spirit while defending the church. As the trial unfolds, he realizes that the Holy Spirit can manifest and assert His existence on His own, leading to profound revelations and unexpected twists. This gripping narrative explores themes of faith, belief, and the intersection of the divine with the human experience.

      Proof
    • The spirit of exploration and adventure spurred Americans ever westward. These are the daring men and women known as The Pioneers Twenty-year-old Jesse Morgan has always been a dreamer, the valiant hero in many an imaginary tale. But when a real-life act of bravery appears to result in tragedy, Jesse flees the tenements of New York's lower east side for a life of anonymity across the Great Plains. Little does he realize that he is being followed. His pursuers are Emily Austin, who knows the truth about the mishap and who also secretly desires to be Mrs. Jesse Morgan; Clara Morgan, Jesse's sole surviving parent, who risks the dangers of the untamed prairie to find her only son; and Richard Tykas, an unsavory detective, who knows that when he finds Jesse he will find his real prey--Emily Austin. But in hottest pursuit is God, whom Jesse has struggled to trust since a long-ago factory fire robbed him of his father--and his childlike faith. From the crime-infested streets of 1890s New York to the boisterous frontier town of Denver, join the chase for Jesse Morgan in this fifth book of "An American Family Portrait."

      The Pioneers
    • Hideous Beauty: Volume 1

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      4,0(14)Évaluer

      This world isn't what you think it is . . . Every day they slip across our borders to infiltrate our government, our schools, our neighborhoods. Homeland security can't stop them. The armed forces are no threat to them. Powerful and unseen, they cannot be stopped . . . and they have been doing this for millennia. On what should have been the best day of his life, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Grant Austin learns of a plan to assassinate the president of the United States. Every attempt to sound the alarm is thwarted, and Grant soon finds himself at the center of an even greater battle that predates time as he stands alone against ancient powers and unspeakable evil-evil that can only be described as a hideous beauty.

      Hideous Beauty: Volume 1