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New Historical Novel "Shattered Peace: A Century of Silence" Uncovers a Forgotten Tragedy That Still Echoes Today
A hidden diary. A century-old secret. A haunting legacy of love, war, and betrayal. In her powerful new time-slip novel, Shattered Peace: A Century of Silence , award-winning journalist and author Julie McDonald Zander brings to life a gripping narrative inspired by one of the darkest and least remembered events in American history.
When former Navy Seabee Colleen Holmes inherits her grandmother's home in Centralia, Washington, she sees it as a fresh start from the trauma of her military service. But her quiet renovation project soon transforms into an unraveling mystery when she discovers an ancestor's diary and a bundle of love letters buried behind a crumbling wall. As Colleen dives into the story of WWI veteran Michael Dillon and his sweetheart Bridget, she is drawn into the harrowing events surrounding November 11, 1919-when a parade meant to mark peace instead erupted into chaos and bloodshed, leaving the town fractured for generations.
Set against the backdrop of two turbulent time periods-postwar 1919 and the modern day- Shattered Peace explores the cost of silence and the enduring scars of violence, both personal and historical. Through rich historical detail and a deeply emotional narrative, Zander interweaves past and present to reveal a community shaped by what it tried to forget.
Early readers are praising the book's emotional resonance and historical depth. "A riveting novel inspired by true events," writes Amazon reviewer Mary E. Trimble. "The story toggles in time between 1919 and 2019... describing the horrors of war and its lasting impact with vivid realism."
A compelling choice for fans of The Alice Network and The Girl You Left Behind , Shattered Peace is a haunting exploration of resilience, redemption, and the price of truth.
Don't miss your chance to uncover the secrets that history tried to erase. Shattered Peace: A Century of Silence is available now in paperback and eBook formats-perfect for your next immersive read. Order your copy today on Amazon [https://amzn.to/4mCJNzi] or Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shattered-peace-julie-mcdonald-zander/1147201531?ean=2940180581211] and experience this unforgettable journey through love, loss, and the echoes of a hidden past. Dive into the mystery-because some stories demand to be told.
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About the Author
Julie McDonald Zander is an award-winning journalist, historian, and author whose work explores the intersection of personal memory and historical legacy. A graduate of the University of Washington with degrees in communications and political science, Zander spent two decades in newspaper reporting and editing before founding Chapters of Life , her personal history business, through which she has published more than 75 family, community, and organizational biographies.
Her debut novel, The Reluctant Pioneer , was a finalist for the Western Writers of America's Spur Award for Best Historical Novel. In addition to her work as a personal historian, Zander has served as a regional leader in the Association of Personal Historians, organized major writers' conferences, and contributed a weekly column to The Chronicle in Centralia, Washington, since 2007. She lives with her husband in the Pacific Northwest, where they raised their two children.
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