In 1777, General George Washington experienced a divine visitation at Valley Forge. ''Three great perils will come upon this nation.'' An angelic being describes the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, but warns, ''The Third Peril will be the worst.'' Today, this message is revisited. Five-year-old Connor Hays, son of the Chief Economic Advisor to the President of the United States, insists that an angel told him, ''War is coming to America!'' But who will believe a child? "The Third Peril is a page-turner to the very end." --Midwest Book Review, June 2013, Small Press Bookwatch "This book is a goose bump generator; exciting, intriguing, and foreseeing. The theme mirrors today's world conditions." --The Mindquest Review of Books by Lightwood Publishing "This is a novel for the thoughtful reader." --Writer's Digest Self-Published Competition, Judge's Commentary "The author is a skillful writer who has crafted a fascinating novel." --Writer's Digest Self-Published Competition, Judge's Commentary A Sampler of reader reviews on Goodreads: "This is, I promise you, a book for our times." - "And it was awesome!" - "...this book IS a winner." - "Definitely worth checking out!" - "Totally sucked me in." - "Loved this book!!!" - "It was beautifully written." The Third Peril is a story about people, faith, and providence in times of cultural upheaval and national insecurity. My novels are called literary fiction because they deal with culturally relevant, sometimes controversial, issues. Because I write in the mystery and suspense genre, I use multiple third-person viewpoints and a braided plot chain to propel the reader. What people are saying about The Third Peril "The Third Peril is a novel that merges elements of historical fiction and contemporary suspense. In 1777, as he fought and suffered to win freedom for the fledgling nation of America, General George Washington received a divine revelation at Valley Forge: 'Three great perils will come upon this nation,' and 'The Third Peril will be the worst.' The first two great trials were destined to be the Revolutionary War and the Civil War; in the modern day, a terrible shadow looms. Influenced by a profound premonition, five-year-old Connor Hays, son of the Chief Economic Advisor to the President, warns that 'War is coming to America!' But will anyone listen to a child, let alone believe him? Re-examining the underpinnings of crises that can topple powerful nations, The Third Peril is a page-turner to the very end. Also highly recommended are author L. P. Hoffman's previous novels, 'The Canaan Creed' and 'Shadow of the Piper'." --Midwest Book Review, June 2013, Small Press Bookwatch "This book is a goose bump generator; exciting, intriguing, and foreseeing. The theme mirrors today's world conditions. This is Hoffman's third book. She has experienced the cultures of different countries. Her cultural and Washington insider experiences are reflected from unique viewpoints in her writing." --Recommended and Reviewed in The Mindquest Review of Books by Lightwood Publishing "THE THIRD PERIL by L.P. Hoffman is an intriguing tale with divine visitations that explores the line between belief and doubt amid the backdrop of politics. This is a novel for the thoughtful reader. The story is presented very well, and those readers interested in this type of book probably will not be able to wait to read the story. In that respect, well done. The story moves along well and is engrossing. The author has control of the subject matter and the exploration of religious topics is organic to the story rather than feeling inserted as a message. Good job! Overall, a story that will make the reader think and keep the reader entertained. Nice work." --Writer's Digest Self-Published Competition, Judge's Commentary "The author is a skillful writer who has crafted a fascinating novel. She created an intriguing premise and is adept in using the various novel-writing elements: characterization, dialogue, dramatic scenes, pacing, suspense, setting, and so on to maximum advantage. Her background lends itself to the plotline and helps the novel feel genuine. It's difficult to criticize the author's skill set, as her writing is definitely top-notch. The opening pages were compelling and well drawn, and the only (mild) detractors were the introduction of so many characters that it caused readers to wonder who to fall in love with. Generally, introductions are dispensable, but Ms. Hoffman's is stellar and essential to the novel, which is rare." --Writer's Digest Self-Published Competition, Judge's Commentary "The Third Peril is a heart-thumping book. I read L. P. Hoffman's books every second I can, including when I use the bathroom in the middle of the night!" --Annette Hertzler, Annie's Gleanings "Washington, DC, Florida, and a couple of small towns in North Dakota and Arizona; a little boy who's been diagnosed as schizophrenic, a teenager convicted of mu