Eli's Promise by Ronald H. Balson is a book that had me in knots.
The story deals with sensitive subject and is not for the faint of heart, consider you warned.
The storyline is set in the 1945 in Germany. WWII is over, Germany has capitulated and Buchenwald was freed from the US Army. What nobody expected was the devastation and circumstances in the CCs.
Eli's promise is not easy to stomach, but so worth reading. It's a window to a dark time and a dark place. A story of hurt, death, but also hope, starting over and second chances, excellent written and thought out. 4,5 Stars.

I have read all of Ronald Balson’s previous books and I was delighted to receive an early copy of his newest book. Eli’s Promise focus on Eli Rosen and his life during Ww2 and afterwards. I felt that the book started strongly and had great potential. However, as the story went I lost connection interest in the characters and plot. I felt that the ending was particularly disappointing.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC

All I can say about this book is WOW! What a truly remarkable, heartbreaking and extraordinary story of a very sad time. Ronald Balson did it justice with the characters and plot. The 3 time periods flowed flawlessly. Would definitely recommend this book.

I have read every book by this author and the newest one did not disappoint
Ronald Balson writes about the Holocaust and you are totally involved in the people who lived and died through these horrible events.
In Eli’s Promise we read about the Rosen family
And all they had to endure.
It’s an excellent historical novel.