Michael C Kelly
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Michael C Kelly
by Michael C Kelly
When war takes her son, a Russian mother undertakes an impossible journey across enemy lines to bring him home.
Nina has already lost her husband to war. When she learns her son is trapped somewhere in Ukraine, she makes a decision that defies common sense and every warning she receives: she will go and bring him home herself.
Crossing borders, battle lines, and cultures, Nina embarks on a dangerous journey through a region torn apart by conflict. But finding her son is only the beginning. To save him, she must confront difficult truths about loyalty, love, and the cost of survival.
A powerful story of courage, family, and hope, Nina is for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction, emotional journeys, and stories that reveal the human heart behind the headlines.
On A Personal Note:
Nina was written in 2022, when news of the war in Ukraine filled our screens and weighed heavily on many hearts. While this is a work of fiction, it was inspired by the courage of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances—mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters whose love for one another endures despite the chaos of war.
At its heart, Nina is not a story about politics or borders. It is a story about a mother’s determination to protect her child, the resilience of the human spirit, and the hope that can survive even in the darkest times.
— Michael Kelly
“NINA is a special book for the times we are living in. I recommend it!”
E Fex, Sudbury
“A truly heartwarming story about the extraordinary lengths a mother will go to for the love of her child. Set against the backdrop of a region that has been so prominent in recent world events, the novel offers a moving perspective that makes you appreciate the peace and security many of us enjoy. A compelling, fast-paced read that leaves the reader feeling satisfied and uplifted. Highly recommended—I loved it!”
C Watkin, Chicago
Michael Kelly writes character-driven, historical fiction that explores love, resilience, and the extraordinary strength of ordinary people.
Michael Kelly is an author, musician, and award-winning educator who lives in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. His writing is shaped by a remarkably diverse career that has included roles as a bartender at a Royal Canadian Legion, a corporate cash management assistant, a regional economic development officer in Northern Ontario, a college professor, and a volunteer with numerous community organizations. Drawing inspiration from the people he has met and the stories they carry, Michael writes character-driven fiction grounded in empathy, resilience, and the complexities of everyday life. At the heart of his work is a simple belief: the greatest gift one person can offer another is to truly pay attention to their existence.
Hanna’s Way is an intimate, sweeping historical novel about a woman guided by sacrifice and duty whose journey from Ireland to war-torn France, a tense American courtroom, and the peace of Canada forces her to confront the rising cost of her choices—and the quiet, unyielding strength that defines her.