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The Homecoming: A Novel Audiobook

By: Dan Walsh
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Read By: Roger Mueller Publisher: Oasis Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781608146734
3.01325757575758 out of 53.01325757575758 out of 53.01325757575758 out of 53.01325757575758 out of 53.01325757575758 out of 5 (3.01) - 528 listener ratings
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Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

47

Longest Chapter Length:

18:13 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

04:01 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

10:10 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

11

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Publisher Description

A reluctant war hero returns home and encounters a new chance at love. No sooner has Shawn Collins returned home from the fighting in Europe than he is called upon to serve his country in another way—as a speaker on the war bond tour. While other men might jump at the chance to travel around the country with attractive Hollywood starlets, Shawn just wants to stay home with his son Patrick and his aging father, and grieve the loss of his wife in private. When Shawn asks Katherine Townsend to be Patrick’s nanny while he’s on the road, he has no idea how this decision will impact his life. Could it be the key to his future happiness and the mending of his heart? Or will the war once again threaten his chances for a new start? Dan Walsh does not disappoint in this tender story of family ties and the healing of a broken heart.

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"The Homecoming by Dan Walsh is the sequel to his novella, The Unfinished Gift. Shawn Collins has returned from World War II, a decorated pilot with a compelling story of escaping Nazi hands after his plane was shot down over the Channel and saving most of his crew. But his wife, Elizabeth, isn't waiting for him when he gets home. She was killed in a car accident shortly before Christmas, leaving their son Patrick with Shawn's father Ian. Ian and Shawn have had a rocky relationship over the years, but Patrick has brought them back together. When the army decides to send Shawn on a War Bond tour, he has to leave Patrick again, so he asks former social worker, Katherine Townsend, to work as a nanny. Katherine and Patrick had bonded after the death of Elizabeth. Katherine has fallen head over heels with Patrick, and she soon finds herself doing the same for his brave and handsome father, but Shawn is struggling with guilt over Elizabeth's death. Walsh does a wonderful job of recreating wartime America with its passion for stars and heroes, and the deep sacrifices everyone was willing to make for the soldiers. His description of the dogfight is harrowing and incredibly real; I could see the action happening as the planes dodged and shot each other. That scene alone makes the book fascinating, but the sweet romance between Katherine and Shawn and their shared faith make the book a must read."

— Clockstein (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Actor/voice artist Roger Mueller narrates with flair and makes good use of accents. This title is a treasure for anyone who has ever looked at an old photograph and wondered if the eyes looking back experienced the same types of feelings we experience today.”

    — Library Journal (audio review)

  • “The emotional storyline and well-crafted characters will appeal to all. Walsh demonstrates that, like Nicholas Sparks, men are capable of writing romantic fiction.”

    — RT Book Reviews (4.5 stars)

  • “One of the most delightful and touching love stories I’ve ever read. Highly recommended!”

    — Colleen Coble, author of The Lightkeeper’s Daugher

The Homecoming Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Got this as a free download from The Kindle Store. I could not get into it and didn't make it past page 54. "

    — Shannon, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I didn't realize this was a sequel when I started reading it. It read well independently however. I'll be adding The Unfinished Gift to my to-read list as this was such an enjoyable story. "

    — Cathy, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good story, although I wish it had moved a bit faster. "

    — Amy, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A lot of buildup to nothing. "

    — Allie, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved reading this book. Well written and hard to put down! "

    — Brenda, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " egh ... if you have nothing better to read and got it for free on Amazon like I did then its ok. "

    — Tanyia, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Dan is better than Nichols Sparks! "

    — Karen, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very satisfying follow-up book to "The Unfinished Gift". Enjoyed both of them quite a bit, especially at this time of year :) "

    — Stacy, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is a continuation to "The Unfinished Gift." "

    — Stefanie, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I can't believe I actually read the whole book. Must have been fascination of my Kindle rather than the book. "

    — Cel, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I MUST HAVE MORE !!!! "

    — Catherine, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent historical details that made me feel as if I were walking with the characters. Very charming story. "

    — Vannetta, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Strong Christian influences which was refreshingly nice. A clean romance. Easy reading. "

    — Jen, 6/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Heartwarming.....read it right after Unfinished Gift. Loved them both. "

    — Patti, 6/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My favorite by Dan Walsh so far! Really good book written in War War II era. Awesome! "

    — Rhonda, 6/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Mellow and too much god and jebus jibberish. "

    — Eeckhout, 4/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sweet WWII era romance. Easy reading and sweet storyline. "

    — Linore, 2/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was so excited the first half of it because it was really good then it spent the last half talking about her conversion to God and I thought it was too preachy which is saying lots because I read a lot of religious love stories. Not my cup of tea. "

    — Shari, 2/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " christan fiction- not my favorite "

    — Moose, 1/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A lot of buildup to nothing. "

    — Allie, 6/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this story. I liked how it was set during WW2 so it had a history element and even thought it was set 70 years ago I could still relate to a lot of the military stuff - in 70 years they haven't found anything that can make being apart from your family any easier! "

    — Niki, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I can't believe I actually read the whole book. Must have been fascination of my Kindle rather than the book. "

    — oda, 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " egh ... if you have nothing better to read and got it for free on Amazon like I did then its ok. "

    — Tanyia, 4/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wonderful story. Very moving and heartwarming. I was really drawn into the story and what the characters were experiencing. "

    — Beth, 4/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a sweet book...a little slow for me, but an enjoyable read. I'm a sucker for a war hero :) "

    — Anna, 4/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Dan Walsh has a nice way of including just the right amount of period details and historical backdrop, which freed me to enjoy the story, the characters, and the writing. This is a heartwarming story but never simplistic or sappy. I thoroughly enjoyed it. "

    — Sarah, 11/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " it was ok...pretty predictable for a love story. "

    — Stephanie, 11/4/2010

About Dan Walsh

Dan Walsh is the award-winning author of several books, including The Discovery and The Reunion. A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Dan served as a pastor for twenty-five years. He lives with his wife in the Daytona Beach area.

About Roger Mueller

Roger Mueller is a well-known stage and television actor in Chicago. In addition, his radio and voice-over credits include Unshackled!, the Left Behind series, and the audio series Down Gilead Lane.