Joe Maross

A U.S. submarine commander who's obsessed with sinking a particular Japanese ship butts heads with his first officer and crew.

A fast-talking traveling salesman with a charming, loquacious manner convinces a sincere evangelist that he can be an effective preacher for her cause.

A family of fiercely independent Oregon loggers struggle to keep the family business alive amidst changing times.

Liz and Merry become BFFs in college. A decade later, Liz is a serious writer with writer's block, and Merry is a homemaker and a mom who has written a novel. Other bestsellers, riches, and fame follow.