All rights reserved: Jane F. McCarthy, Author
The Faces of War is a WWII historical fiction page-
turner which explores the horrors of war and brings a
rare perspective as seen through the eyes of an
American GI and a young German civilian. It takes
place from 1941-1946 when war swept through
Europe killing civilians and destroying cities and
towns and came to end leaving grief and devastation
it its wake.
It’s the story of courage, betrayal, guilt, drug
addiction, and forgiveness.
Jane’s Second Novel
The Faces of War
About
Jane F. McCarthy
“Based on a true story, Jane’s first novel, All the Rest
Of Her Days, is a provocative tale that touches our
hearts as well as our minds. Wonderfully crafted and
beautifully written, this is a tale certain to engage and
enthrall.”
Jon Land, USA Today bestselling author.
“With sensitivity and empathy, McCarthy tells the
story of a boy given up for adoption in the 1950s,
when an unwed mother was a pariah. Maggie
Porter’s decision to give up her baby has
ramifications across generations and continents, and
McCarthy explores all facets of this 20th century
drama.”
Betty Cotter, author
Roberta’s Woods and The Winters
Jane’s First Novel
All the Rest of Her Days
Jane and Gerry
Jane, a Registered Nurse, lives in Narragansett, Rhode Island with her husband, Gerry, three blocks from the ocean. Together, they have traveled extensively including Morocco, Equador, and much of Europe including Greece, France, and Germany. They have three daughters and seven grandchildren.Jane at a local book signing
Jane at work
Author, Jane McCarthy
CONTACT JANE
JaneMcCarthy@Cox.net
In 2014, My husband, Gerry and I spent three days
in Luxembourg with US Veterans and friends touring
German and American cemeteries, and other
historical sites including the Siegfried Line, and
Bastogne (Belgium), site of the Battle of the Bulge.
Our five days in Normandy walking the beaches,
visiting museums and towns where reminders of the
War still existed, was my inspiration to write The
Faces of War.
Further research led me to understand why and how
camps for German POWs existed in America,, how
they were managed, and the roles prisoners filled in
the US while the draft drained the workforce of able
bodied men.
The main characters of my book, John Conway, an
American soldier and Karl Baum, a young German
are fictional as is their story.
“McCarthy has fashioned a story etched from the
power of the human spirit and the darkness of the
human soul and is the best war novel in recent
history. Not to be missed.”
Jon Land, bestselling author USA today
The Faces of War
Inspired by My Travels
Jane F. McCarthy, Author
Book signings are invigorating and the
people I meet energize me and make the
work of writing worthwhile.
Jane is a member of the South County
Writing Group and The Association of
Rhode Island Authors. The Faces of
War is her second novel.
Book signing with friends
Befriending Death
I was asked to contribute to an anthology where
100 essayists wrote about living and dying in
Befriending Death by Alfred Killilea. The New
York Times placed it in its Discover New Titles
Section.
A family affair. Getting help from
daughter, Mary Elizabeth, and
grandson, Adrian
Jane’s writing space where her
creativity happens. She is
surrounded by novels, books on
writing and copious notes.
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Read a Sample
Amazon Softcover or ebook
The Faces of War is a WWII historical fiction page-
turner which explores the horrors of war and brings
a rare perspective as seen through the eyes of an
American GI and a young German civilian. It takes
place from 1941-1946 when war swept through
Europe killing civilians and destroying cities and
towns and came to end leaving grief and
devastation it its wake.
It’s the story of courage, betrayal, guilt, drug
addiction, and forgiveness.
Jane’s Second Novel
The Faces of War
“Based on a true story, Jane’s first novel, All the
Rest Of Her Days, is a provocative tale that
touches our hearts as well as our minds.
Wonderfully crafted and beautifully written, this is a
tale certain to engage and enthrall.”
Jon Land, USA Today bestselling author.
“With sensitivity and empathy, McCarthy tells the
story of a boy given up for adoption in the 1950s,
when an unwed mother was a pariah. Maggie
Porter’s decision to give up her baby has
ramifications across generations and continents,
and McCarthy explores all facets of this 20th
century drama.”
Betty Cotter, author
Roberta’s Woods and The Winters
Jane’s First Novel
All the Rest of Her Days
Jane and Gerry
Jane, a Registered Nurse, lives in Narragansett, Rhode Island with her husband, Gerry, three blocks from the ocean. Together, they have traveled extensively including Morocco, Equador, and much of Europe including Greece, France, and Germany. They have three daughters and seven grandchildren.Jane at a local book signing
Jane at work
CONTACT JANE
JaneMcCarthy@Cox.net
Author, Jane McCarthy
Jane F. McCarthy, Author
In 2014, My husband, Gerry and I spent three days
in Luxembourg with US Veterans and friends touring
German and American cemeteries, and other
historical sites including the Siegfried Line, and
Bastogne (Belgium), site of the Battle of the Bulge.
Our five days in Normandy walking the beaches,
visiting museums and towns where reminders of the
War still existed, was my inspiration to write The
Faces of War.
Further research led me to understand why and how
camps for German POWs existed in America,, how
they were managed, and the roles prisoners filled in
the US while the draft drained the workforce of able
bodied men.
The main characters of my book, John Conway, an
American soldier and Karl Baum, a young German
are fictional as is their story.
“McCarthy has fashioned a story etched from the
power of the human spirit and the darkness of the
human soul and is the best war novel in recent
history. Not to be missed.”
Jon Land, bestselling author USA today
The Faces of War
Inspired by My Travels
Book signings are invigorating and the
people I meet energize me and make the
work of writing worthwhile.
Jane is a member of the South County
Writing Group and The Association of
Rhode Island Authors. The Faces of
War is her second novel.
Book signing with friends
Befriending Death
I was asked to contribute to an anthology where
100 essayists wrote about living and dying in
Befriending Death by Alfred Killilea. The New
York Times placed it in its Discover New Titles
Section.
About
Jane F. McCarthy
A family affair. Getting help from
daughter, Mary Elizabeth, and
grandson, Adrian
Jane’s writing space where her
creativity happens. She is
surrounded by novels, books on
writing and copious notes.
All rights reserved: Jane F. McCarthy, Author
web development by NeededHere.net
Read a Sample
Amazon Softcover or ebook