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We all make choices: good ones and bad ones, right ones and wrong ones. And once done we must atone for our mistakes. But what is the price of atonement? In turbulent 1963, two war buddies turn their sailboat from the Columbia River to the vast Pacific Ocean and start an assignment of photographing WWII war relics for an NBC documentary. Both men are survivors of Japanese prison camps and suffer from many long-forgotten scars of their captivity. Rich in history and fascinating characters, Voyage of Atonement sails the Pacific passage with the fury of a typhoon. On a remote Marquesas Island,…mehr

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We all make choices: good ones and bad ones, right ones and wrong ones. And once done we must atone for our mistakes. But what is the price of atonement? In turbulent 1963, two war buddies turn their sailboat from the Columbia River to the vast Pacific Ocean and start an assignment of photographing WWII war relics for an NBC documentary. Both men are survivors of Japanese prison camps and suffer from many long-forgotten scars of their captivity. Rich in history and fascinating characters, Voyage of Atonement sails the Pacific passage with the fury of a typhoon. On a remote Marquesas Island, these sea scavengers stumble across a mysterious entombed submarine with a cargo that will echo around the world. When this treasure is finally exposed, it triggers vicious reactions from a secret group of former Nazi SS members (ODESSA) and the newly formed country of Israel. These clashing interests quickly turn the discovery into an international tug-of-war with deadly consequences. 'Voyage of Atonement' is inspired by actual events and international headlines about this tainted treasure. Will these scavengers do the right thing, or pay a fatal price for their lost treasure? 'Voyage of Atonement' is truly a captivating piece of historical fiction...brilliantly written and an impressive read. Five Stars, Readers' Favorite The story-telling has a rhythm to it, soft and persuasive, humbling and invigorating. The story makes you read more. Amazon Editorial Review Through powerful writing, a captivating plot, and vibrant characters set against a two-decade background, Ratty has delivered a great blend of love, adventure, and history. Five Stars: Readers' Favorite