Is it historical fiction? Contemporary fiction? Or something beyond? Their Times: Our Times defies easy categorization. Spanning from 1967 to 2028, this compelling narrative captures the essence of an era and the story of a generation. Meet Denny, a young man thrust into the horrors of the Vietnam War right after high school. After surviving a harrowing firefight in which his best friend Billy is killed, Denny takes on a new mission. He travels to Texas to support Billy’s widow, Lisa, and her infant son, Jimmy. Denny and Lisa navigate college, law school, and medical school, eventually marrying and building a life together. Through love, loss, and resilience, Their Times: Our Times is a poignant tale of two people bound by tragedy but determined to create a future.

T. Patrick Graves is a retired central Iowa lawyer and magistrate judge who faced head and neck cancer but continues to write. This is his fifth novel. He is married and has two children and four grandchildren.