An Air Force Pilot, A Courageous Child, And the Journey That Changed Their Lives

When Air Force Captain Phoenix Lane’s F-16 malfunctions during a mission near the Syrian border, he is forced to eject, thrusting him into a dangerous fight for survival. Captured and held in a remote militant camp, Phoenix endures months of captivity and near starvation with little more than his will to survive—until a six-year-old girl named Amal offers him an unexpected lifeline. Despite her own unimaginable losses, Amal’s quiet courage and unwavering kindness become Phoenix’s only source of hope. By sharing her food and her obvious determination to endure, Phoenix formulates a plan. With her help, he escapes, taking Amal with him to safety, where a team of doctors care for them both. Weeks pass, and sadly, Phoenix realizes he’ll have to leave his brave little rescuer with the care team when the Air Force transfers him back to the States. Though Amal remains in a shelter in Turkey, Phoenix vows never to forget the child who saved his life and gave him a renewed sense of purpose.

Back home in Florida, Phoenix struggles to reintegrate into his old life. Though surrounded by love and support, especially from his fiancée, Morgan, he feels a hollowness he can’t ignore. Haunted by memories of Amal and the bond they forged, Phoenix is driven by the promise he made to keep her safe and ensure she finds a family who will love her. It’s then he realizes he and Morgan are the ones who can give her the life and love she deserves. Determined to make Amal their daughter, Phoenix and Morgan embark on a journey filled with challenges—navigating bureaucratic red tape, cultural barriers, and the emotional complexities of doing what is right for Amal.

From the dusty desert of Syria to the sunny shores of Florida, HOPE is a powerful tale of resilience and human determination. It’s a story about finding family in the most unexpected places, about healing through connection, and about the life-changing power of a single word: hope.

HOPE will leave you inspired, moved, and reminded of the extraordinary bonds that can shape our lives forever.