Awake O North Wind

Returning home from the Civil War, wounded, John Burke discovers that his wife and daughter have just died in a smallpox epidemic. His eleven-year-old son, Ollie, becomes his companion as well as a cover in spying-out enemy troops for the Union Army. One night, alone and grieving in the dark woods, John prays to God for a new family. God demonstrates His provision by placing six-year-old Cindy, who has been kidnapped and orphaned by Army deserters, in their path to rescue. Moreover, romance blossoms as Cassie Martin assists John in his spy missions with her expert riding and accurate marksmanship. The adventures of this courageous family will capture the hearts of readers, young and old.

Lyle Thomas Burchette holds Ordination papers with Evangel Fellowship International and has been a pioneer of many churches over the years, including Guam, Hawaii, and the mainland area of the United States. In 1985, he and his wife, Phyllis, moved to Hollister, Missouri (across the lake from Branson) and, in February, 1988, they pioneered and pastored yet another Community Church until late 1993. Mr. Burchette attended Louisa High School in Louisa, KY, with undergraduate studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA , Southern California College, Costa Mesa, CA, Bethany Bible College, Santa Cruz, CA. and has an earned Th.B. Degree from California Graduate School of Theology, Glendale, CA., with emphesis in History and Religious Education.