Wake the Dawn

A Novel

By: Lauraine Snelling

Narrated by: Kristin Kalbli

National bestselling author Lauraine Snelling brings a small mountain town to thrilling life when a natural disaster threatens to destroy lives.

U.S. Border Patrol agent Ben James' life is in tatters. A tragic accident stole the love of his life and he never finished grieving. Turning to the bottle for support, he lost sight of what was important. While making his last patrol run before a storm rolls in, Ben's canine partner Bo finds an abandoned baby hidden in the woods. As Ben rushes the child to the only clinic in the area, the storm strikes with unexpected fury.

Esther Hanson runs a second-rate clinic in the small community of Pineville, Minnesota, on the Canadian border. Though she has fought for years to get the equipment she needs, the town refuses to approve the funding. When the unprecedented storm ravishes the area, cutting them off from all outside help, Esther struggles to help her patients without giving in to overwhelming emotions. The event triggers a long-suppressed memory, and Esther must come face to face with the reality of her past and learn to forgive herself.

Brought together by the life of a child, Ben and Esther become each other's reason to change.

Critic reviews

"Snelling (One Perfect Day) continues to draw fans with her stellar storytelling skills. This time she offers a look at smalltown medical care in a tale that blends healing, love, and a town's recovery. . .Snelling's description of events at the small clinic during the storm is not to be missed."
—Publisher's Weekly

"Snelling's fast-paced novel has characters who seek help in the wrong places. It takes a raging storm for them to see that the help they needed was right in front of them the whole time. This is a strong, believable story."—RT Book Reviews, ****

"Lauraine Snelling's newest novel will keep you turning pages and not wanting to put the book down.. . .Wake The Dawn is a guaranteed good read for any fiction lover."—Cristel Phelps, reviewer, Retailers and Resources Magazine

"Snelling writes about the foibles of human nature with keen insight and sweet honesty."—National Church Library Association

Thanks

This book help me to understand PTSD, and the many ways it can manifest it in a person life.

Wonderful

As always a very loving caring and full of faith trama love everything about this beautiful book

Evidence of God’s goodness good storyline,

I really like the storyline of broken people finding peace in their heart. Lorraine Snelling is such a good writer.

One of the better ones by this author

Interesting story line I liked the disaster response angle it was very believable .
Narration was also good

Another Great Novel by Laurraine Snelling

Wonderful storyline and characters! Narration is superb. I never would have thought of putting together the characters. In true Laurraine Snelling style they fit perfectly!

as always , a very fine book. I recommend this to

anyone who enjoys a refreshing change from what we see on tv or books that have unclean thought.

Wake the Dawn

This is an excellent read. It's a fast paced drama that held my attention from beginning to end. I am not fond of romantic novels. Boy meets girl is really a part of life, including the Christian life, but that phase does not overshadow life as a whole. I think that is especially so for the Christian. This novel handles that phase of living very well, along with the more pressing issues that make up this story. The narrative was also very well done.

Wake

Wonderful read! Pleasant voice to listen to. Wonderful story. It left me uplifted. Inspiration for all.

A real change from the usual Snelling books

Would you listen to Wake the Dawn again? Why?

Yes, it was a great story with very believable characters

Which character – as performed by Kristen Kalbli – was your favorite?

I enjoyed them all, couldn't chose a favorite.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The death of the Chief....though it was expected it was done well. I was glad she chose to have the father and daughter reunite.

Any additional comments?

This is the first book written by Snelling that I have read outside the early pioneers from Norway which I enjoyed immensely. She has done q great job with today's world also. I think to be compelling in both time periods is a mark of a really talented author.

Wonderfully written!

Wake the Dawn is a wonderful story of the way God works all things for his good. In the story a lot of hurt and trial leads to a brighter future.I highly recommend this book. Thank you Lorraine!