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A farmer with a family to protect.
A soldier running for his life.
Trapped ’til the river calms.
A military fantasy novella.
When Enemies Come Face to Face
After being found guilty of war crimes and sentenced to death, Colonel Salgado breaks out of prison and flees the city. He runs through wind and rain for hours, only to be apprehended by a farming village.
Leo Leblanc had witnessed the foreign colonel’s trial. He had heard the heinous charges and felt the public’s rage. One week later, that very same colonel has turned up in his village.
Leo intends to bring him back to the city, but the early spring rain has flooded the river, making such a journey impossible. This war criminal will be in his hands ’til the river calms.
A novella set in the fictional world of an alternate 1835.
Available in ebook, paperback, and hardcover editions.
5 Stars From Readers’ Favorite

“Julia Maiola will keep you turning pages as she delivers fast-paced action… Readers who enjoy a reimagined approach to historical narratives will love ‘Til the River Calms.” –Readers’ Favorite, 5-star review
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