Where the Dawn Comes Up Like Thunder

Summary

Amidst the turmoil of World War II, a daring Army Air Forces aviator is swept into an odyssey that will carry him to the far corners of the earth. Military duty and personal quest converge in this remarkable tale of grit and perseverance.

Despite suffering grave injuries in the savage terrain of Burma, Major Rod Shepherd is returned to active duty to support war efforts against Japan. But his mission extends beyond official orders: Rod is determined to locate missing Army nurse, Eve Johannsen, even as top Army brass deny her very existence.

Rod's primary mission sees him braving treacherous flight conditions and grappling with the horrors of the Japanese regime—all while he conducts his clandestine search for answers. In the end, Rod must risk challenging the highest levels of command if he has any hope of learning the truth . . . and finding Eve.

In Where the Dawn Comes Up like Thunder, the latest installment of the When Heroes Flew series, former Air Force officer H.W. "Buzz" Bernard immerses listeners in the heart-pounding aerial exploits of WWII.