Sacred Duty

A M Peters

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Book cover for Sacred Duty

Sacred Duty

Sacred Duty

A M Peters

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Step into the heart-wrenching world of "Sacred Duty," set on the eve of WWII in a quaint German village. A devoted anti-war activist Pastor faces an impossible choice: embrace pacifism or safeguard his family's well-being. His decision triggers a devastating chain of events, leading to his wife's torment and execution, and his son's transformation into a fervent Nazi. As the son rises in rank and earns Hitler's admiration, the weight of loss becomes unbearable. Haunted by his father's love, he yearns to return home, seeking redemption. But time may not be on his side. A final perilous mission in America will alter the course of the war and determine his ultimate destiny. Prepare for an emotionally gripping narrative of sacrifice, love, and the quest for truth. "Sacred Duty" promises an unforgettable journey through the tumultuous backdrop of WWII and the complexities of human choices.

Critical Reviews

PRAISE FOR SACRED DUTY


"This important work weaves the story of the prodigal son into the fog of war. A gripping account that will leave you on the edge of your seat."

Mark Joseph

Newsweek Columnist


"A.M. Peters, (my father-in-law) has reimagined the prodigal son story in a masterful adventure through the hardships of war, that reminds us that there is always hope in our deepest despair."

Joel Smallbone

For KING & COUNTRY

Writer, Director, Producer


"World War II history has long been an interest of mine and is the fascinating backdrop of Sacred Duty. As a film producer, I appreciated A.M. Peters' cinematic storytelling, in-depth character development, and skillful resolution."

Josh Walsh

Producer, Unsung Hero and Jesus Revolution


"A theme of Sacred Duty by A.M. Peters is the Latin phrase 'Alea iacta est' that literally means "the die is cast (thrown)"...you have made your move and things are now out of your hands. However, Sacred Duty demonstrates that even when the 'die is cast' God is able to bring hope, forgiveness, and redemption."

Helen Smallbone

Author of Behind the Lights and co-founder of MUMlife Community


"Alea iacta est. A taut, military thriller set during World War II, A.M. Peters' Sacred Duty asks to whom does a soldier ultimately owe allegiance-country, friends, family, or self? Peters creates rich, visual imagery with his prose, keeping readers engaged and entranced. 'The die is cast, ' indeed."

Thomas D. Parham, III, Ph.D.

Palm Beach Atlantic University Professor of Visual and Media Arts

Author, Hailing Frequencies Open and Screenwriter, JAG


"A.M. Peters covers all corners in Sacred Duty, from the tragic moral dilemmas of war and the unrelenting pang of guilt to an impossible love story that helps us believe there is still light in the darkest of days."

Louis D'Amato

New York-based Photographer


"A.M. Peters writes from the hardships and grit of a vast judicial career eloquently exploring the tension between duty and honor, guilt and grace in a story that is simultaneously riveting and freeing."

Jamie George

Executive Coach, Author and Co-host of The Thrivalist Podcast


"A.M. Peters draws on thirty years of experience in the criminal justice system, and its daily brokenness, heartaches, and hopelessness in recasting an ancient story of hope in a way that feels fresh and relevant for today. From the unrepentant death row inmate to the anesthetized German war hero this story draws us to an inevitable conclusion-no one is beyond redemption."

Kerry Hasenbalg

Author, Counselor and

CEO of the BECOMING Foundation, Inc.


"Sacred Duty asks a soldier the age-old question-what is truth? His answer is a suspenseful journey I couldn't put down."

Tom Simes

Writer & Director


"A.M. Peters draws on 30 years of working with the hopeless to craft a story that is more than a war story; it is a life story that knocks you down and then lifts you up stronger than before."

Bianca Castillo Peters

FOX News, New York City, News Anchor


"In this dramatic story of war, A.M. Peters artfully shows the haunting reality of deciding between good and evil, the lifelong consequences that follow and the hope that remains even for the most broken of us."

Geoffrey Furman

Marine Corps Sergeant, Presidential Security Helicopter Transport (retd.)


"Sacred Duty is an internal odyssey of overcoming the oppression of guilt, while juxtaposed with the discovery and meaning of hope and redemption."

Jordan Calloway

Actor & Producer

Black Lightning, Riverdale, & Countdown

Publishing Information

Publisher: Back Porch Publishing
Pub date: 2024-08-15
Length: 302 pages

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