Return to Honor

L. J. Elmore's first novel, RETURN TO HONOR has been well received in the United States as well as in Germany where it is set. This compelling story follows the main character, Markus Voss through his childhood as a Hitler Youth, to a youth fighting with the 12th SS Panzer Division at Normandy, to finally coming to terms with his life in his twilight years. Elmore has captured the essence of life in Nazi Germany through the real life experiences of people who lived it. The story strikes a chord not only with history buffs, but with those with German heritage. As one reader writes: "Thank you for writing this book. I grew up in the Hitler Youth era, and you have brought my experiences to life. I came to the United States in 1958, and I remember that a group of us would visit the graves of the Germans killed at the massacre at Salina, Utah every year to sing at the gravesites. I read the book in two days because I couldn't put it down."