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Tears in the Mist
THIS IS A COMING-OF-AGE LOVE STORY, first and foremost. Add a dash of brutal thriller and a pinch of magical realism and the end result is “Tears in the Mist” soufflé, baked to perfection.
Their souls had touched one another at an early age. Akiko and Conner would hold each other’s hands as children. They were destined to hold each other’s hearts as adults. He had struggled his entire life to find answers. She was a free spirit whose gift to the world was singing and her dancing.
It was a stormy, cloud-drenched day when Lady Fate rashly intervened to wrench their mutual love from each other’s grasp. Fifteen-year-old Akiko had been brutally assaulted by a gang of older students. Conner tried, but failed to save her. Caught in the crossroads between tragedy and heartbreak, the tunnel ahead would be dark and cold for both of them. They would each be forced to travel the breadth and depth of his unforgiving world—separate and alone. It was true; they had memories of what once was and dreams of what could be, but they also knew that time and circumstance were cruelly conspiring against them.
Akiko and her best friends would succeed in their efforts to become an international singing sensation. Her travels would lead her through a web of darkness and doubt, but she might just emerge on the other side both stronger and wiser. Conner would look for answers alongside his best friends with his volunteer service in the Peace Corps and a tour of duty with the Army Ranger elite. Recruited by the CIA, he would join the agency for one last mission to save hundreds of lives, to include his only love, from a midnight terrorist strike in Paris.
That one fateful evening would decide both their ultimate destinies. Their lives and the lives of many other innocents would all hang in the balance. Would their impeccable love for each other give them the strength to endure? Would Lady Fate look down from her heavenly perch and grant them the love they had so passionately needed and so desperately deserved? Given a second chance, could Conner save his beloved Akiko, thereby saving himself, or would it be too late?
CHILDHOOD FRIENDS AND NEWFOUND LOVES,
Conner and Akiko find themselves wrenched apart by the cruel hands of fate. After a brutal attack and failed rescue, they each go their separate ways to pursue their own dreams. Despite the pain, the loneliness and the heartbreak, they both refuse to give up on their love. When they both honor an earlier pact to meet in Paris years later, their midnight rendezvous is threatened by terrorists targeting hundreds of innocents including CIA Special Agent Conner and international singing star Akiko.
CAN CONNER REDEEM HIMSELF AND RESCUE HIS ONE TRUE LOVE?
WILL FATE GIVE THEM THIS ONE LAST CHANCE AT LIFE AND LOVE?
What a great read!! Coming from someone in their late twenties, I can see this book appealing to every age group!! The story line really highlighted all cultural, coming of age, and major milestones in one’s life! Loved the plot and the character development. Very interesting and beautiful love story. Waiting for more from BG Koch!!! |
B.G. Koch is truly an amazing author who paints a beautiful vivid love story. The journey in which the characters take is written in a way that paints a picture for the reader that makes you feel as if you were a part of the journey. The story certainly lives up to it name and bring tears (in the mist) to my eyes. I cannot wait to read more from this Author. |
I got blisters on me fingers from turning the pages so fast. It's an intricately woven story of global intrigue, new found fame and love eternal that quickly snowballs into an avalanche of action and adventure. Add in some playful nostalgia and a hint of whimsy and you've got a thrilling literary journey of life, love and the pursuit there of. Also digging the $15 coupon. |
Tears in the Mist offers a solid plot that delivers a balance of friendship, love, strength and forgiveness. The author is an exceptional story teller making his cast of characters come to life, encouraging the reader to root for every one of them. The book tells of lifelong friendships that endure the test of time and gives the phrase "the love of my life" new meaning. Tears in the Mist is a wonderful read. |
What a great read!! Coming from someone in their late twenties, I can see this book appealing to every age group!! The story line really highlighted all cultural, coming of age, and major milestones in one’s life! Loved the plot and the character development. Very interesting and beautiful love story. Waiting for more from BG Koch!!! | B.G. Koch is truly an amazing author who paints a beautiful vivid love story. The journey in which the characters take is written in a way that paints a picture for the reader that makes you feel as if you were a part of the journey. The story certainly lives up to it name and bring tears (in the mist) to my eyes. I cannot wait to read more from this Author. | I got blisters on me fingers from turning the pages so fast. It's an intricately woven story of global intrigue, new found fame and love eternal that quickly snowballs into an avalanche of action and adventure. Add in some playful nostalgia and a hint of whimsy and you've got a thrilling literary journey of life, love and the pursuit there of. Also digging the $15 coupon. | Tears in the Mist offers a solid plot that delivers a balance of friendship, love, strength and forgiveness. The author is an exceptional story teller making his cast of characters come to life, encouraging the reader to root for every one of them. The book tells of lifelong friendships that endure the test of time and gives the phrase "the love of my life" new meaning. Tears in the Mist is a wonderful read. |