Marine Logan Thibault discovers a photograph of a smiling woman in the dirt during his third tour of duty in Iraq. After surviving several near-fatal encounters while carrying the picture, he attributes his survival to the image as a physical lucky charm. Upon returning to Colorado, Thibault sets out on a cross-country trek to North Carolina to find the stranger in the photo. He eventually locates Beth Clayton, a divorced mother running a dog kennel, and takes a job working for her family while concealing the true reason for his arrival.
This story serves readers who enjoy narratives about fate, small-town dynamics, and the intersection of military life and civilian reintegration. It appeals to those looking for a grounded portrayal of how past trauma and secrets influence new relationships. Readers finish the book with a perspective on how coincidence can shape personal destiny and how honesty functions as the primary requirement for building trust within a growing family unit.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
