ASIN: B00V2CRKJO
Publisher: Forlorn Hope Publishing
Pages: 405
Bruce Catton meets Patrick O'Brien, Deadwood, and Band of Brothers - with a dash of John GrishamI have been reading Civil War fiction for over 50 years, and I can scarcely if ever remember reading a book that did the subject more justice than did Mr. Hicks' work. "The Falcon" is remarkably good history; indeed, the book is accurate down to the smallest details regarding American life in 1861. It is also an intriguing "whodunit," weaving an intricate pattern of deception and revelation. Finally, it brings to life characters that are engaging and totally believable."The Falcon" reminds us that with the nation in peril at the start of the Civil War, thousands of men from across the North came together in common cause to try to save the nation.I am confident that anyone who reads his work will come away with a greater understanding and appreciation of the Civil War generation.~ Dr. Donald ...
