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The Silence of Sorrowful Hours is available for purchase at lulu.com.

   Praise for The Silence of Sorrowful Hours:

"The Silence of Sorrowful Hours is an epic tale that grabs you by the heart and doesn't let go. This story of love, loss and triumph is timeless, but April Kutger's meticulously executed historical backdrop makes it all the more compelling. This story's next home could easily be the big screen." Ben Watkins, Writer/Produce (Burn Notice, Quest to Ref) 

“A heartfelt look at some of the ‘unsung heroes’ from the Civil War and beyond, filled with human kindness we seldom associate with the ugliness of war. I was moved to tears on several occasions. Highly recommended.” 

Kerry King, Editor, Research Librarian, University of California, Berkeley

“April Kutger creates a poignant story using the history of the Underground Railroad in Adams County, PA, as a backdrop. Her book helps us appreciate the struggles and triumphs of free Black men and runaway slaves in seeking freedom and acceptance in a society that excluded them for generations.” 

Debra McCauslin, Author, Historian, www.gettysburghistories.com

Read Chapters 1 - 6 of The Silence of Sorrowful Hours, a historical novel that takes place in the Civil War era. It's been exhaustively researched and is true to the period and the historical events.

Short Stories

Max, the Paper Delivery Dog (as published in the SF Chronicle on November 11,2009)
The Heart of a True Champion (honorable mention at East of Eden Writers Conference, 2008)
On Your Knees, Sambo!
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