Inspired by real-life stories and events, From Dust and Ashes takes place during World War II in 1945. A group of American soldiers liberate a Nazi concentration camp. Helene is an abandoned wife on the SS guard who has fled to avoid arrest. Overcome by guilt, she helps the needs of survivors. Throughout the process, she finds her own liberation - from spiritual bondage, sin, and guilt. Readers will be intrigued and touched by this fascinating story of love, faithfulness, and courage amidst one of the darkest chapters of mankind's history. From Dust and Ashes is perfect for: men and women of all ages readers that enjoy war novels and historical fiction based on true stories and actual events homeschoolers, summer reading programs for teens and adults, and book clubs instructors teaching lessons about the Holocaust, WWII, and Veteran's Day After reading, you'll know: facts about liberators during WWII the horrifying emotional toll related to the concentration camps more about the fundamentals of Christianity From Dust and Ashes is book one of the Liberator Series. If you enjoy this book, check out the other novels in the series: Night Song, Dawn of a Thousand Nights, and Arms of Deliverance .