Synopsis
HOWLING AT THE STARS “If I had two breaths left in me, the first one I would use to tell you I miss you, and the second that I love you.” "A captivating and jaw-dropping World War Two novel, which is based on a true story about resilience, courage, and love." YUGOSLAVIA 1939 Sofia Savich is a young girl who lives an ordinary life until the world she knows begins to erode rapidly. With World War Two at its height, the Nazis invade her homeland with a mighty force, and now Sofia and her family must flee to avoid certain death. Hiding in a forest in the middle of a harsh winter, they find that hunger is as much an enemy as the fascists. Starving and almost freezing to death, they eventually discover an abandoned place where they can take refuge until winter is over. Then one day a young soldier, Adrian, enters Sofia’s life in the most unlikely circumstances. An attractive, charismatic and enigmatic young man, Adrian turns Sofia’s world upside down. She quickly realizes how enticing he is, and she finds herself battling her own demons. Should she listen to her common sense or to her heart? But soon the past comes hunting them again. Will they have enough time to escape or will they succumb to their enemies? "Katarina Jovic has done a phenomenal job at bringing this story to life and pulling the reader in. She writes in a manner that is suitable to her novels context. The novel is discernibly based on a true story and feels very real. Jovic provides you with considerable detail, giving your imagination a whole lot to work with. The story begins in Yugoslavia, in 1939, and follows Sofia and her family as they fight for survival after the Nazis invade their homeland. Specific sections of this book will have you dropping your jaw in shock and amazement. This is a good read and a captivating story about resilience, courage, and love." — Melinda Barrett, Australia, 2017. “This amazing story brought World War II to life. It’s an astonishing story of one family’s survival, determination, patience and love. This novel sure will bring tears to your eyes, and cringe at the humankind atrocities during World War II.”—P. Bryan. “One brilliant World War II story described vividly. It’s amazing, chilling, borrowing, and inspiring.”—S. Andrews. “This wonderful story of one family’s survival, love, and determination. This book will touch every fiber of your heart.”—Angela. L.
About the Author
Katarina Jovic was born and raised in the former Yugoslavia and lived there until she immigrated to the United States with her husband, in 2001. She now lives in the small town in Ohio with her husband and three beautiful children. Katarina always dreamed of writing a book, but always seemed to find an excuse to put it off, until one day she finally realized that the story she had to write had been under her nose all along. When she wrote the first chapter of her book it was like all the excuses and delays deliquesce away. Katarina has loved every part of the process of writing and is determined to carry on with other projects that she has in mind. She is hoping that every one of her readers will love her book as much as she loved the process. She wanted to write a book that people will fall in love with. When she isn't writing or working, Katarina enjoys nothing more than spending time with her family, watching her sons play soccer, take long walks with her dog Oriell, and of course cheer her daughter on every volleyball game. If she is not watching soccer or volleyball, she likes to curl up with a book or watch a good movie.
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