After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Imperial Japan devours the southern portion of Burma, intent on taking over mainland Asia. Unaware of the coming darkness, Kailyn Moran drifts in her role as the only daughter of a widowed missionary.
As whispers of war snake through the Kachin mountains, Kai's father is convinced God will protect the mission. He entrusts the village to her and the kind yet inexperienced new missionary, Ryan McDonough, while he makes routine visits to neighboring villages.
War descends like a tempest upon the mountain peaks, and an unbreakable bond forms between Kailyn and Ryan as they unite to provide solace to both villagers and the flood of refugees. Despite their tireless efforts, a brutal enemy shatters almost everything they love, pushing Kailyn to embark on a path of unrestrained vengeance.
Afraid he's losing the woman he loves, Ryan fights to protect Kai from the deadly consequences of her choices. But in the face of destruction, can he convince her of the power and freedom of forgiveness?
My Thoughts:
As whispers of war snake through the Kachin mountains, Kai's father is convinced God will protect the mission. He entrusts the village to her and the kind yet inexperienced new missionary, Ryan McDonough, while he makes routine visits to neighboring villages.
War descends like a tempest upon the mountain peaks, and an unbreakable bond forms between Kailyn and Ryan as they unite to provide solace to both villagers and the flood of refugees. Despite their tireless efforts, a brutal enemy shatters almost everything they love, pushing Kailyn to embark on a path of unrestrained vengeance.
Afraid he's losing the woman he loves, Ryan fights to protect Kai from the deadly consequences of her choices. But in the face of destruction, can he convince her of the power and freedom of forgiveness?
Read an excerpt on Kregel Publishers' website.
My Thoughts:
Darkness Calls the Tiger by Janyre Tromp gave me a book hangover, and I had to put fiction aside for about two weeks afterward. This novel gripped my attention and my emotions as I connected on a gut-deep level with Kai. I have known that deep pain, so searing that it can overtake and lead to reckless behavior. Kai’s motives and journey of female rage and revenge (which rarely appears in the Christian fiction market) felt understandable and authentic.
Although I plowed quickly through Darkness Calls the Tiger, it was not an easy read. Terrible things happened as the realities of war unfolded. The story may be too dark for some readers, particularly if self-harm, violence, and sexual assault are triggers. Still, the story holds redeeming elements that elevate it beyond a tragic tale of loss and war. Ryan’s devotion to Kai was perfection, even when she didn’t think so. Bits of forgiveness and sacrificial love emerge throughout the story until they culminate near the end as powerful themes in the novel.
Darkness Calls the Tiger by Janyre Tromp will be on my list of top 2025 reads. Tromp is a seasoned editor who has written a potent story with flowing prose, a fresh setting (the jungles of Burma during WW2), and a daring heroine. Five stars!
Although I plowed quickly through Darkness Calls the Tiger, it was not an easy read. Terrible things happened as the realities of war unfolded. The story may be too dark for some readers, particularly if self-harm, violence, and sexual assault are triggers. Still, the story holds redeeming elements that elevate it beyond a tragic tale of loss and war. Ryan’s devotion to Kai was perfection, even when she didn’t think so. Bits of forgiveness and sacrificial love emerge throughout the story until they culminate near the end as powerful themes in the novel.
Darkness Calls the Tiger by Janyre Tromp will be on my list of top 2025 reads. Tromp is a seasoned editor who has written a potent story with flowing prose, a fresh setting (the jungles of Burma during WW2), and a daring heroine. Five stars!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
