Company of Nations weaves mystical suspense with unconventional romance. When personal decisions and world events of the late 70’s and early 80’s shake the lives of three characters - Jake Chin, Vietnam War hero turned deserter; Rachel Chin, Jake’s wife and political partisan; and KimNguyen, Vietnamese refugee; – their secrets complicate their lives. Can their derailment find repair and new direction? Facing unresolved issues with family, friends, refugees, and POW/MIA intrigues, Rachel and Jake determine to right wrongs and fulfill obligations. Others with callous intent see Jake as key to freeing American Vietnam POW/MIA soldiers in Laos. Can a deserter find redemption? Jake desires connection with beloved Yao, Mother of the Hmong, to help him recover the remains of his best friend, Bohdan, who died in Laos on a secret mission. If he cannot find her, can he do business with Laotian Communists without her? Full of history, intrigue, romance, enigma, and drama, Company of Nations appeals to a wide audience of readers.