Songs in the Night

The battle was on for the soul of Germany. This compelling trilogy from master storyteller Jack Cavanaugh documents the drama of a generation that watched as Hitler bewitched a nation, then launched the unholy blitzkrieg of World War II, only to be succeeded by godless Communism and the Berlin Wall. How much evil can one generation of Christians endure?  

Jack Cavanaugh has done it again! He has created a compelling story of courage, danger, and faith.                                                                       — Radio WTBF, Troy, Alabama

This is a great series. It is one of the only series that seem to get better with each book!  
                                                                                                                           — Reader, Southeast TX

 

Josef Schumacher, a pastor in Berlin, witnesses the increasing influence of the Nazi youth movement on the young people of his church. Josef risks everything to counteract the lies of the charismatic Fuhrer. While Mortals Sleep is the story of one family's test of faith in the midst of one of the most turbulent eras in history. A story of courage and cowardice, hope and despair, love and hate. (2001)

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Jack Comments: Unfortunately, the first book in this series is out of print so it may be difficult to find.


 

Konrad Reichmann, an outstanding product of Hitler's youth movement, becomes disillusioned as the reality of the Russian front bears no resemblance to the "glory" of the Third Reich. Even lower than his unit's morale are supplies and fuel as Russia's winter is unleashed against them. When the slaughter of innocents opens his eyes to the true nature of the Reich, Konrad embarks upon a bold and dangerous plan to change the course of history. (2002)

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Oh my. Oh my. I do not, repeat do not normally get into historical fiction, but this is one of the best books I've read in a long time.    — Reader, GA

 

Following World War II, little has changed in Berlin. The Swastika has been replaced by the Hammer and Sickle, the soldiers by secret police, but a life of daily oppression and fear remains. Inspired by the memory of Joseph Schumacher, his widow forms a contentious coalition to sneak six disabled young people over the Berlin Wall, out of Communist East Germany to either freedom or capture. (2004)

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These historical thrillers break the mold. Cavanaugh’s raw talent is refreshing, insightful and inspiring.                   — Reviewer, Rochester, NY