The Hawk's Cross

Near the end of WWII Newly commissioned lieutenant Ken Mitchell returns to his hometown, asigned the mundane duty of a coastal watch. Dissapointed with a boring job that keeps him from the action he reconnects with his high school buddies, and tries to stifle feelings for his ex-sweetheart. Ken soon finds the war is closer than he thought. A wounded U-boat lurks in the waters off Maine, with spies as passengers and mines in her belly. The German boat edges closer and soon transforms the sleepy town into a den of betrayal, murder, and intrigue.

Author Mark Varnum, OD., is a lifelong resident of Maine. He lives on a 150 year-old farm in the central part of the state and practices primary eye care in the community of which he resides. In his free time enjoys all outdoor sports including canoeing, skiing and camping, but favors his horses and sporting dogs over all others.