In 1941 a young Hawaiian, Bane Skiles’ plans are altered when bombs are dropped on the sleepy little town of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese from across the Pacific Ocean. Although Bane didn't get to take the voyage he originally planned, he did experience a voyage with the Navy as a PT Boat Squadron, and discovers the meaning of visions of a dark-haired beauty.

Voyager by D. R. VerValin is filled with love, history, drama, suspense, and action. This is a tale of WWII Pt Boat Crews, along with other historical realities of the Pearl Harbor bombing in 1941. The author has created an educational, yet fun and interesting read for those attracted to historical events by the plot and characters, actual historical facts, as well as a suspenseful love story. Including a variety of genres within the book, author D.R. VerValin draws the attention of many different kinds of readers.

As an avid reader of historical non-fiction, historical fiction and romance, I feel this book has a fantastic story line and plot to encompass all three genres. I enjoyed the realistic details portraying what it would have been like in the WWII era at Pearl Harbor, the suspenseful love story intertwined within, as well as the bit of fantasy. Voyager by D.R. VerValin is elegantly written to grasp the full attention of all readers. Although a bit of a lengthy read, the book is well worth the time devoted to finishing it!

Bane is a man on a mission. He’s a young man who has much to live for and a big dream. As a young child he decided he was going to sail around the world, but it would take him many more years to actually be able to accomplish that goal. There’s more to Bane’s journey than just traveling on a ship, however. He’s about to experience more about love and loss than he ever expected and it’s all coming out for the first time to newspaper reporter Bill Wise. It started as an article on why so many people flock to Hawaii, but it’s going to turn into an even bigger and better story than Bill could have imagined. Voyager by D.R. Vervalin is a story of adventure, respect, love, friendship and more. It is something that will stay with you for a long time and that’s why it’s a great book for teens and adults alike.

I was intrigued by the different characters throughout this book. From minor characters like Suzanne and Bill to the most important characters like Bane and the woman he loves, I was definitely able to develop an emotional attachment to them all. I felt each of them had three-dimensional characteristics and that I could relate to them. It was great to read about Bane’s many adventures. Even characters like Merryweather, April and Judith really drew me in. Voyager by D.R. Vervalin was one of the best books I’ve read in a while, and one that I will enjoy again.

Sailing solo around the world is no easy task. Bane has made up his mind to follow in the footsteps of his childhood hero. But, as he undergoes his epic journey, war breaks out in the Pacific. With a gift for discerning future events and an uncanny competence in everything he puts his mind to doing, Bane must try to survive the war. If that wasn't enough, supernatural events have thrown a dark-haired beauty, a red book and a silver artifact in his path. Will Bane be able to complete his journey or is his fate destined to be something else?

To write about events that have happened in the past and to imprint upon these imaginary characters and situations takes a special dedication to detail and a talent for capturing the mood of an entire era. D.R. VerValin's Voyager kept me hooked with a great protagonist thrust into historical situations so detailed and accurate that I forgot I was reading a fictional narrative. The author has captured a convincing snapshot of the lives of men and women during the days of the war in the Pacific. The romance, horrors and adventures of war were painted in such vivid prose that it was easy to empathize with the characters. The use of nautical and military terms was also nice touch. Bane, as the protagonist, was so good to begin with that I had some concerns as to how the author plans to develop his character further. The transition from war/adventure to espionage/treasure hunt could have gone a bit more smoothly, but the author writes with such persistent ardor that I found myself just shrugging it off and going along for the ride.

Voyager is a novel that strikes numerous chords, in a setting ripe with danger, adventure, romance and opportunities. Fans of historical fiction tinged with the supernatural will find Voyager to be a compelling read. I, for one, am certainly hungry to read more books by D.R. VerValin.