Of Love and Courage — Dennis Smith

This dramatic love story, seemingly doomed at the outset, takes place during the war on terrorism that followed 9/11.

A chance encounter between Michael Marshall, director of homeland security for New York, and the beautiful Filipino physician, Amina Ismael, studying in New York City, leads to the relationship that plays out through the cultural clashes of Christianity and Islam. His search for terrorists uncovers a plot against her family.

Taking place in both New York City and the Philippines, the suspense builds as the two find their way through the difficulties of their religious differences and the dangerous obstacles their love has created.

This novel evokes the many questions relevant in today's transient and ever-shrinking world. How can races and religions work together to find love and peace as they continue to remain faithful to their beliefs? There are answers to be found within the pages of this inspiring and exhilarating book.