"A beautiful, elegant, poignant, and romantic WWII novel."

In 1945 London, V2 rockets bury the city in a shroud of grey. Amidst the ash, Professor Thomas Thorne refuses to let the silence win. From his attic, he fulfills a promise by broadcasting Hamlet via a vintage transmitter. His voice becomes a rallying cry for a people starving for meaning behind blackout curtains. The Professor in the Attic is a defiant testament to human endurance and the power of hope to lead us out of the dark.

With the balance of world power in doubt, American paratroopers are plunged into battle. Brothers Frank and Michael Taylor must deal with a surprisingly different set of circumstances to not only reunite but survive the conclusion of the war. Sergeant Frank Taylor and his men are armed for the worst, but nothing has prepared his heart for this...the love of a nineteen-year-old Maquis fighter.

Heaven Above, Earth Below is an inspirational coming-of-age story of family, faith, and patriotic honor. Navy Lieutenant Jason Mann returns from Iraq to mentor the next generation, while his younger brother, John, seeks his own path to manhood. Through court-ordered service at a retirement home, John befriends a guilt-stricken survivor of the USS Indianapolis. Together, they confront the demons of the past to find redemption.

“In The Professor in the Attic, author Mark Perretta delivers a poignant story about human resilience against the backdrop of World War II, reminding us that hope is never lost, even in the darkest night. It's a rare book, beautifully written, and one that stayed with me long after the last page.”

—Diane Moody

Author of Of Windmills and War

Mark Perretta has crafted a true WWII masterpiece. An original, intricate story of five characters, two sets of siblings, from different countries in the thick of World War II and how decisions made in the heat of battle can bind us together for life. Romance and danger balance this compelling novel to draw the reader into the worlds of each character and follow their threads as their stories are woven together. It is a World War II telling not to be missed by any historical reader.

-Word Explorer

Such an exquisitely written story that intertwines various story arcs. Whether you are drawn to historical fiction (WWII) or beautiful love stories, this book has it all! Vividly written & captivating. A Perfect book to curl up with & escape from this cold, wintertime day!

-Jennifer B.