Songs in the Night Series by Jack Cavanaugh

Thrilling World War II Fiction From Jack Cavanaugh Josef Schumacher, a pastor in Berlin, witnesses the increasing influence of the Nazi youth movement on the young people of his church. Fearful of the sway of prevailing rhetoric and misguided patriotism, Josef risks everything to counteract the lies of a Fascist government and the charismatic power of the Führer. When Nazi doctrine manifests itself within his own congregation, Josef can no longer remain silent... moreThrilling World War II Fiction From Jack Cavanaugh Josef Schumacher, a pastor in Berlin, witnesses the increasing influence of the Nazi youth movement on the young people of his church. Fearful of the sway of prevailing rhetoric and misguided patriotism, Josef risks everything to counteract the lies of a Fascist government and the charismatic power of the Führer. When Nazi doctrine manifests itself within his own congregation, Josef can no longer remain silent. Josef's wife Mady, about to give birth to their first child, finds her world turned upside down. Will she realize the depth of Josef's love for her? Will she recognize its reflection of divine love? One family's test of faith in the midst of one of the most turbulent times in history…a story of courage and cowardice, hope and despair, love and hate. less

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. Can he avoid the trap set for him?

Songs in the Night book 3, the sequel to the award-winning His Watchful Eye. 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 The Swastika has been replaced by the Hammer and Sickle, the soldiers by secret police, but a life of daily oppression and fear remains.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, and on to either freedom or capture.