In the Shadow of the Enemy

The Secret He Kept
A Novel of War, Love, and the Legacy of Silence

When Addie Sinclair discovers a hidden diary in her late father’s desk, she expects old receipts or fading memories—not a love story buried for over fifty years.

As she reads, a portrait of Daniel Sinclair emerges that she never knew: not the quiet, dependable Midwestern father who fixed cars and paid the bills—but a young WWII Navy pilot shot down over the Philippines, rescued by the Aeta people, and transformed by a love so profound it redefined his very identity.

Through dual timelines that shift between wartime Luzon and 1998 Ohio, In the Shadow of the Enemy traces one man’s spiritual rebirth in a world untouched by modern civilization—and one daughter’s emotional awakening as she uncovers the truth he took to the grave.

Poignant, immersive, and richly layered, this historical novel explores the cost of love, the resilience of indigenous culture, and the stories we carry—even when we can’t speak them aloud.

Perfect for readers who love The Nightingale, The Things We Cannot Say, and The Light Between Oceans.