IMPERFECT ACTS draws a middle-class family into a torrent of moral conflict, family upheaval, and murder. Jason, the teenage son, wants to become a priest, but is also in love with Cari, the girl next door. His almost idyllic existence disintegrates when his father witnesses a murder. Jason begins to question his beliefs, but is most disturbed when Cari's life may be threatened. What can he do when his faith and his sense of justice collide? The novel paints a dark canvas as it questions our concepts of right and wrong. It also portrays a rich tapestry of courage, loyalty and the sustaining...

While millions around the globe fight the battles of World War II, Max Bonner, a young pilot, fights his battles on the home front. An attempted seduction, lies, small-town scandal, and the murder of his brother propel Max to seek justice. When his plan goes awry, Max is forced to run for his life. He escapes at the expense of a powerful, bitter man and takes off on a picaresque journey of self-discovery. While a fugitive, Max stays one step ahead of disaster as he flies for a war profiteer, hooks up with a memorable crop duster, encounters an ethically challenged evangelist, and meets the...