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Michael P. Spradlin is a New York Times bestselling author. His books include Into the Killing Seas, the Youngest Templar trilogy, the Wrangler Award Winner, and several other novels and picture books. He holds a black belt in television remote control and is fluent in British, Canadian, Australian, and several other English-based languages. He lives in Lapeer, Michigan. Visit him online at michaelspradlin.com.
Book:
Survive the war. Outlast the enemy. Stay alive.
That’s what Henry Forrest has to do. When he lies about his age to join the Marines, Henry never imagines he’ll face anything worse than his own father’s cruelty. But his unit is shipped off to the Philippines, where the heat is unbearable, the conditions are brutal, and Henry’s dreams of careless adventuring are completely dashed.
Then the Japanese invade the islands, and US forces there surrender. As a prisoner of war, Henry faces one horror after another. Yet among his fellow captives, he finds kindness, respect, even brotherhood. A glimmer of light in the darkness. And he’ll need to hold tight to the hope they offer if he wants to win the fight for his country, his freedom . . . and his life.
Michael P. Spradlin’s latest novel tenderly explores the harsh realities of the Bataan Death March and captivity on the Pacific front during World War II.
BINC – Book Industry Charitable Foundation
The Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc) grew out of the wish of bookstore employees to establish a fund to help their colleagues experiencing an unexpected financial crisis. As a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, we are dedicated to assisting bookstore employees across the country in their time of greatest need. The Foundation typically helps brick and mortar bookstore employees who have a personal financial need arising from severe hardship and/or emergency circumstances.
Since our inception in 1996, the Foundation has given over $5 million in tax-free financial assistance grants and higher education scholarships. Whether you’re a bookseller, a friend of the book industry or someone looking to make a difference, we hope you will take the opportunity to learn more about the Book Industry Charitable Foundation.
