I love realistic stories based on current events. Stories that make me think, force me to ask–could I do what these characters did? Exciting plot, fun read. Highly recommend “Shadows of Damascus.” I read it in one afternoon. – American Scribe.

Shadows of Damascus book is featured on USA Today HEA Site under Romantic Suspense on 1/27/2014. “Nothing sweeter than newer contemporary romance” USA Today

With this book Lilas has put human faces to two things the American public doesn’t really understand: the proud, honor-bound war veteran trying to make peace with his past, and the innocent people trapped in a once-peaceful country that’s now destroying itself. I found myself identifying, to different degrees, with both of them. – Author Chris Hernandez.

A story of danger, intrigue, emotional upheaval, hidden love, and unexpected events crafted by a gifted author into a compelling and poignant tale that will keep the reader thoroughly engrossed until the very end. An unforgettable story unique to our times that no one should miss. – Author Barbara Andrews

Manuscript placed as a quarter finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest 2013. Some of the Judges comments:

– There is a love story here, a theme of redemption and gratefulness. The plot gives the story some heart-pounding thrills, based on real events that are happening in Syria right now. The author has succeeded in introducing political suspense into this story that many who have seen action in Iraq (like I have) can appreciate and relate to. This story should appeal to a wide generation of readers.

– The idea is very timely.

– The war scene was very vivid. PTSD is a very real problem and more needs to be written about it.