The Dawson brothers struggle with interracial relationships, being gay, spirituality, and loyalty to values while trying to make a difference in the Civil War.
The book is a Civil War epic that follows the fates of five brothers throughout the course of the war. Each character immerses you in a different angle of the vast experience. By placing several of the brothers in real units, the reader is able to see the daily life of soldiers and the terror of combat both on land and sea. They try to survive battles, shipwrecks, being lost behind enemy lines, helping runaway slaves, leaving slaves behind, international political intrigue, and the passion of romance. One of the brothers struggles with his inner realization of being a gay man in a century that did not allow for coming out, while the topic of race haunts each character. Only one of the brothers will survive the war, but the identity of the surviving brother is a mystery. Peter serves as a staff officer to General Grant, while Luke works in the telegraph office in Washington (frequently interacting with President Lincoln). The father rises to Congress and participates in the dramatic political and international aspects. The story drives through the incredible drama of these times.
5 Stars: A hard book to put down
"I enjoyed reading this well written and superbly researched work of historical fiction. Jon's easy to read style made me eager to return to it with anticipation of more interesting twists and turns as the subject family members navigated their lives during the American civil war. This book also created reflections about parallel themes with today's society.
I'm looking forward to reading the Heavens Falling sequels."
-Tracey
5 Stars: Witness the American Civil War
"I am SO GLAD I came across this book. As a long-time fan of James R Benn and his historical-fiction books centered around WW2, John Lucci has created the same type of masterpiece centered around the Civil War. Reading this book, it is easy to find yourself back in time walking alongside an American family as they tackle the events of war.
With how it ended, I REALLY hope there is more coming.
PLEASE Jonathan Lucci keep the story going!
-David W
Jonathan Lucci was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and now resides in Virginia. His work combines romance, philosophy, theology, metaphysics, faith, and science as well as historical fiction.
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