~ Trade Paperback
~ New Release - 2024
When the World Fell Silent: A Novel of the 1917 Halifax Explosion
A story of loss, hope and redemption against the most impossible odds as tragedy strikes Halifax Harbour when the French cargo ship S.S. Mont-Blanc (laden with explosives) and the Norwegian vessel S.S. Imo collided, detonating the cargo and devastating the surrounding area . . .
A gripping and emotional historical fiction novel inspired by real events, When the World Fell Silent is meticulously researched, full of atmospheric period details, and wonderfully nuanced characters making it a sound choice for fans of Kristen Hannah's The Women.
"Alward tells this story of the wounded survivors and the people who cared for them with affecting grace." -- Toronto Star