About Katarina’s Dark Journey
When darkness falls, faith prevails.
Inspired by true events, Katarina’s Dark Journey is a faith-based coming-of-age novel that offers a gripping exploration of trauma’s effect on the human spirit. With a dual timeline set in Ukraine during the Russian civil war and post-war Germany, this suspense-filled epic saga carries a poignant lesson about the fragility of freedom.
1918 Ukraine. When the Bolsheviks set fire to their Mennonite village, Katarina and her pregnant sister, Anna, flee across the lawless steppes. Will they find safety before the baby is born? Can Katarina trust God to provide?
1952 Munich. Peter’s life is falling apart. Fuelled by painful memories, he struggles to find closure with his parents’ deaths. Will the secrets within Katarina’s diaries provide the hope he needs to move forward?
A riveting tale of survival, perseverance, and enduring faith — this story is a must-read for historical fiction fans.
Fans of The Memory Keeper of Kyiv (Erin Litteken) and Women Talking (Miriam Toews) will appreciate the characters’ transparent and heart-wrenching struggles to survive injustice and overcome trauma.
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Author Bio:
MJ Krause-Chivers is the historical fictional stream for award-winning Canadian Christian non-fiction author Miranda J. Chivers. She is the granddaughter of Mennonite refugees who fled Ukraine during the Russian civil war and grew up with stories about Imperial Russia and the perils of communism. In 2014, she visited her ancestral homelands during the Crimean crisis. The author has a professional background in social work, mental health, and tourism and is a C-PTSD survivor.
In developing the series: Russian Mennonite Chronicles, MJ Krause-Chivers drew on her rich background, skillfully weaving the vivid imagery of her childhood, her religious understanding of that era, and both oral and documented history into a compelling and courageous tale of suffering and enduring faith.
The author won three awards for her Christian non-fiction author debut, including the coveted 2018 Silver Medal Readers' Favorite. For her first fiction novel, she won a Bronze Medal from Global Book Awards.
When she's not writing, the author enjoys historical fiction movies, nature photography, travel, and cultural events. She volunteers with local political and philanthropic events and currently lives in Niagara, Canada.