We are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Gary Sumner. He was in the editing stage of his book "My Dear Nikki" and his family is picking up where he left off. Feel free to pre-order his book today and we will get it to you as soon as possible, but it may take a few months.

Of the hundreds of Hitler's prison camps, Commandant Schmidt was in charge of the one where a young Army Air Corps pilot, Captain James Hansen was held.

The commandant had countless rules, each with its own punishment. Escape attempts carried the death penalty. Captain Hansen, nevertheless, tried to escape, and like the others before him, he failed. When he was marched back into camp, the commandant greeted him with:

"Welcome back, Captain. Care to take a walk?"

The commandant gave those condemned to death a choice, the firing squad or an unknown fate, deep in the woods, When they came to a stop, Hansen now knew the other choice; it was what he feared the most.

Nikki's Grandfather Vince, was also a POW in Commandant Schmidt's camp, where he witnessed Captain Hansen being led into the woods. The Captain was the only one who never returned to face the firing squad. What ever was in the woods, Hansen chose the unknown.

What was in the woods? Only Commandant Schmidt knew, and he kept that a secret.

Follow Nikki through her childhood, as her Grandfather Vince, teaches her valuable life lessons and the story that takes her to Germany, where she discovers the terrifying power of fear, the inspirational power of faith, and the healing power of forgiveness.

Mr. Sumner blends history and mystery in a way that will keep you turning page after page. It's a must read!"