In the Realm of Ash and Sorrow, Kenneth W. Harmon
In the Realm of Ash and Sorrow, Kenneth W. Harmon
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In the Realm of Ash and Sorrow

Author: Kenneth W. Harmon

Narrator: Christopher Douyard

Unabridged: 11 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/05/2024


Synopsis

When the spirit of an American airman befriends a Japanese woman and her daughter in the days before the Hiroshima bomb, he races against time to save the ones he loves the most.

When American WWII bombardier Micah Lund dies on a mission over Japan, his spirit remains trapped as a yurei ghost. Dazed, he follows Kiyomi Oshiro, a war widow struggling to care for her young daughter, Ai, as food is scarce, work at the factory is brutal, and her in-laws treat her like a servant. Watching Kiyomi and Ai together, Micah's intolerance for the enemy is challenged. As his concern for the mother and daughter grows, so does his guilt for his part in their suffering.

Micah discovers a new reality when Kiyomi and Ai dream—one which allows him to interact with them. While his feelings for them deepen, imminent destruction looms. Hiroshima is about to be bombed, and Micah must warn Kiyomi and her daughter.

In a place where dreams are real, Micah races against time to save Kiyomi and Ai, while battling the old beliefs as a soldier and his idea of family.

In the Realm of Ash and Sorrow is a tale about love in its most extraordinary forms—forgiveness, sacrifice, and perseverance against impossible odds.

About Kenneth W. Harmon

Kenneth W. Harmon lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with his wife and daughters. The award-winning author of four novels, he is a member of the Historical Novel Society, Japan-America Society of Colorado, and Historical Writers of America.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cynthia on May 16, 2021

I was swept off my feet by both the story and the author’s writing style in this absorbing tale. It exposed me to an aspect of WWII I knew virtually nothing about. The story is told from a neutral perspective, meaning it is neither pro or against either side in the deadly drama. It follows the two m......more

Goodreads review by Reader on April 28, 2020

Kenneth W. Harmon’s historical fiction novel, “In the Realm of Ash and Sorrow” is set in Hiroshima during WWII before and leading up to the deployment of the first atomic bomb. It’s a bittersweet tale of love, loss, and the ultimate sacrifice as unimaginable devastation alters Japan, and the world f......more

Goodreads review by Esther on October 31, 2020

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Writing a review for a book that I DNF is not my favorite thing to do. I felt myself not wanting to read and I wasn't that involved in the story and the characters. I do believe it's not that bad of a book......more

Goodreads review by Patricia on August 10, 2020

I loved reading IN THE REALM OF ASH AND SORROW. This read concerns a love that is beautiful and one that can be destructive. I believe that you should give this a read!......more

Goodreads review by Susan on April 13, 2021

What an unexpected and fascinating find! More often than not, I’m better off knowing little about a book I’ve chosen to read because my expectations are often dashed. What I knew before beginning this one was that it was about an American pilot who crashed his plane on Japanese soil during WWII. I h......more