The Search for Maggie Ward: A Novel

Name: The Search for Maggie Ward: A Novel
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (24 reviews)
Author: Greeley, Andrew

by Greeley, Andrew

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.6 (24)

490 pages~8.2 hr readPublished by Forge Books

$11.9933% off peak

Last checked: Apr 21, 2026

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Price history: $2.99 – $17.99

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Perfect for you if...

You love post-war literary fiction that takes grief and faith seriously, not just as backdrop but as the actual plot.
You're drawn to stories where the search itself matters more than the destination, especially when love is at stake.
You appreciate Greeley's ability to blend the spiritual with the deeply personal, exploring what it means to rebuild after trauma.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a straightforward romance. This is as much about Jerry's soul-searching as it is about finding Maggie.
You prefer fast-paced mysteries. The emotional weight moves slower than the plot.
You're looking for a feel-good wartime story. Combat trauma and loss hang over every page.

About this book

The Search for Maggie Ward is a novel set in the aftermath of World War I that explores themes of love, loss, and faith. Jerry Keenan, a Navy flier, is expected to return to Chicago for law school and a life acceptable to his well-off Irish Catholic family. Instead, he remains in Arizona, processing memories of combat and the deaths he witnessed. At a Tucson lunch counter, Jerry encounters Maggie Ward, a mysterious and beautiful woman who captivates him. When Maggie suddenly vanishes or is taken from him, Jerry embarks on a search to find her, determined to locate the woman he loves as he seeks to understand his destiny and his soul.

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Currently on sale at $11.99 — 33% off peak. Price has dropped 20 times over the last 23 months. Goes on sale roughly every 35 days.

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Currently around #307K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Climbing the charts — 30% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 24 reviews

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