Flashback

From Hilton Head Island to Myrtle Beach, the coastal area of South Carolina is known as the Low Country. This picturesque region provides the backdrop for the story of a stoic soldier and a beautiful artist who, despite ill-fated timing, are drawn to each other as they struggle to put their pasts behind them. "In the blackness between midnight and dawn, an explosion threw Nate from a sound sleep. He woke sweat soaked and head pounding . He made his way to the cabinet and grabbed the aspirin inside. Then he stood in front of the sink and tossed back four tablets with a glass of tap water. Eve sat quietly in her dark office and watched him go through the ritual. She had seen him do it before . She felt torn. Should she remain quiet and linger in her own torment? Should she reach out and help him with his? . He turned and met her gaze . With nothing left inside he stood still and stared. Neither moved nor spoke . both wanted, both craved, just a word or a touch."

In her novel, D. A. Welch explores terror and hatred, not only in the Middle Eastern war zones, but also close to her home. The book captivates readers with vivid Low Country thriller that delves into bigotry, zealotry, and personal integrity.

Nate Dunlevy, a tired Navy SEAL, returns to South Carolina haunted by the death of a young suicide bomber. While struggling to overcome post-traumatic stress disorder, he falls in love with Eve O'Connor, a local artist. When Eve is attacked, Nate uses his training to expose a paramilitary group and their hate crimes. They retaliate.

The story begins in Beaufort, South Carolina and moves to Charleston where it unfolds with the same charisma as the historic city. After a brief hike into the Blue Ridge Mountains, action unfolds on Sullivan's Island. The adventure travels through Savannah, Georgia and comes to a peak on Hilton Head Island. - Rolland Peters



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