The Plum Blooms in Winter: Inspired by a Gripping True Story from World War II's Daring Doolittle Raid

Her quest to avenge her brother consumes her. But can her victim offer redemption instead?

Winner, 2019 Cascade Award |

Finalist, 2019 Christy and Carol Awards |

Inspired by Actual Events

1942. Pilot Dave Delham sees his Japanese bombing mission as an act of heroism. But his naive view turns grim when he's caught and endures years of imprisonment at the hands of cruel captors. Despairing that he'll survive, Dave vows if he escapes, he'll answer God's calling.

Osaka, Japan, 1948. Miyako Matsuura longs to restore her family's shattered honor. After watching her little brother die in a horrific American air raid, she's been reduced to prostitution to survive. When the pilot whose bomb stole her brother's life returns as a missionary, her thirst for revenge consumes her.

Two damaged people race along a collision course that could bring their souls eternal change. Can Dave and Miyako transform their tragic histories and surrender to compassion and faith?

The Plum Blooms in Winter is the first book in the inspiring Brands From the Burning historical Christian fiction series. If you like pulse-pounding AND heart-warming tales of redemption drawn from life, brimming with deeply drawn characters and taut suspense, then you'll love Linda Thompson's powerful novel.

Immerse yourself in this award-winning story of God's deliverance today!