American Civil War Fiction

Caleb McCallister does not have a normal childhood. His mother rejected him, and his father is an alcoholic. Despite everything, Caleb sticks to his morals and becomes a respected citizen of his hometown. Everyone loves him because of his determination to uphold the law and protect the innocent. Due to his unyielding sense of justice, Sheriff Craig Dalton believes Caleb is the only person that possesses the right set of skills to go after a notorious outlaw by the name of Silas “Blackheart” Kane. The outlaw has been wreaking havoc in Colorado for a while. Somebody needs to stop him. ...

“I kept a book with all the names. Every bounty I ever collected, every life I took is written in it…” Evan trailed off. “Do you still have it? The book?” “That’s the kind of thing you don’t just get rid of.” After leaving behind his checkered past as a bounty hunter, Evan “Book” Tyler finally has it all. His beautiful wife Emilia, her two sons, and a ranch to call his own. But he discovers he’s not the only one with a dark secret. Convicted criminal Sid Cutler has been released from prison, and has only one aim – to get back his woman – Emilia Tyler. To Sid, she...

Sam Turner is a retired lawman who has long hung up his badge and gun in favor of a peaceful life on his homestead. One day, this life is shattered by notorious outlaw Desmond Cutter. Known for his ruthless and cunning ways, Cutter has been wreaking havoc in the region of Colorado, leaving a trail of bloodshed in his wake. When Sam’s wife and daughter are killed in the crossfire, Sam knows he can’t succumb to despair. He chooses to pick up his gun and his badge again. The retired lawman has returned for vengeance. Sam’s teenage son, Jack, is also thirsty for revenge. He is desperate ...

What is the price that one must pay when seeking revenge in the lawless frontier land? Christian Rays, haunted by memories of his parents’ tragic demise at the hands of notorious outlaw Edwin Crow, seeks solace in a life tarnished by loss. But when news spreads that Crow has been released from his prison confines, the wounds of Christian’s past reopen, fueling an unquenchable thirst for vengeance. Crow, now free but destitute, forms a devious plan to rebuild his fortune – a daring bank heist that rattles the very foundations of Texas. The audacious crime sends shockwaves throughout ...

1863, Louisiana. Jack may have left the battlefield behind, but his gun is never far from reach, especially on the long and lonely road to nowhere. Soon, his skill lands him a job, and a new purpose. Navy Colt in hand, Jack embarks on the dangerous task of escorting a valuable wagon train of cotton down through Texas to Mexico. Working for another man, let alone a man like the volatile Brannigan, isn't going to be easy. With the cargo under constant attack, and the Deep South's most infamous outlaws hot on their trail, Jack knows he is living on borrowed time.

A seaside village, an English country house, a family of wealthy eccentrics, a determined detective - all the ingredients are here for a cozy Agatha Christie-style whodunit. But wait. Edward "Mitch" Mitchell is no Hercule Poirot, and The Back Passage is no Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Mitch is a handsome, insatiable 22-year-old hunk who never lets a clue stand in the way of a steamy encounter, whether it's with the local constabulary, the house secretary, or his school chum and fellow athlete Boy Morgan, who becomes his Watson when they're not busy boffing each other.

Edmond Dantes plays an instrumental role in the Civil War and extends his life into and beyond World War II through his discovery of Astragalus that we learned about in Book III, The Sovereign Order of Monte Cristo so that he can continue to influence history.

"Hart serves up a dramatic romance with a side of intrigue. Fans of Civil War romance will enjoy this." — Publisher's Weekly In times of war, is anything as it seems? Her aunt’s invitation to Richmond is just the change Beatrice Swanson needs after her brother’s release from a Union prison. Bea’s father agrees to the trip with a condition—one that tosses her emotions into swirling confusion. Though Jay Nickson wants to serve his country as a Confederate soldier, his work is too important to the government. Bea’s interest in his job, which includes secrets that would benefit the ...

Jack Lark, once the Scarlet Thief, has abandoned the rolling Virginian hills and is on the run with Rose, an escaped slave girl who is more than his match. Soon he will find his way into the uniform of the Confederate Army in an adventure that will culminate at the Battle of Shiloh - the bloodiest conflict in American history at its time.

Previously published as 'Shattered' by Jesse Storm Sheriff Eli Hayes’ life is shattered. In the town of Silver Lake, Sheriff Eli stands as a beacon of justice. Respected by his community and cherished by his loving wife, Maria, and teenage daughter, Emily, Eli’s life shatters when a gang led by outlaw Wyatt Ripley storms through Silver Lake. Wyatt’s rampage ends with Maria’s murder and Emily’s abduction, thrusting Eli into a desperate quest to save his daughter. Maria’s father, a Confederate officer, had hidden a cache of gold meant for the war effort. The treasure’s location ...

Long relegated to a secondary position behind Gettysburg, Vicksburg has more recently earned consideration by historians as the truly decisive battle of the Civil War. Indeed, Vicksburg is fascinating on many levels. A focal point of both western armies, the Federal campaign of maneuver that finally isolated the Confederates in the city was masterful. The Navy’s contribution to the Federal victory was significant. The science of the fortifications and siege tactics are rich in detail.

Americans can’t get along anymore. That’s what everybody said. Better to separate than to burn. Or is it? The Coup of 2026 has been reversed; the segregation ended. What now? Citizens struggle to leave the corners they’ve huddled in for so long. Can they remember how to behave in a free country? Anderson is thrust into the fray, as his once-peaceful town takes the brunt of urban rage. His soul cries out in his writing, pouring onto the page. Will his new job as a Sheriff’s Deputy silence his voice? Kelso’s store is in the middle of ground zero, violence surrounding him, despair ...

Brutalized by a man she can never love, Megan Connors flees her Virginia home to start a new life as a schoolteacher on a South Carolina ranch. Steeped in the serenity of her new surroundings, Megan feels her dreams of a good life are finally coming true. Indeed, life would be perfect if not for her infuriatingly rude employer, the wealthy ranch owner Charles Donavan. Unable to deny her growing attraction to Charles, Megan soon discovers the chilling secret behind his grim existence. Determined to help Charles free himself from the ghosts of his past, Megan soon finds herself a target for ...

A Novel of Love, Loss, and the Fight to Belong 1870s Kansas—On the windswept frontier, where the railroad has yet to arrive and old divisions still run deep, Coldwater is a town caught between its past and an uncertain future. When Alice Payne arrives, she is seeking more than a teaching position. Haunted by loss and driven by quiet defiance, she hopes to forge a new life in this divided town. But her independence and intellect quickly draw suspicion from the town’s elite—and one man’s unexpected attention. Will Mertens is a widowed German immigrant burdened by grief and the weight ...

The Civil War veteran stands alone in his fight for justice and safety for his townsfolk. Friendly cowboy Gil Richards is one laid-back bronco buster. The war veteran happily makes his living as a wrangler near Hugo, Arizona. But that all changes when a stranger mysteriously dies right in front of him. Gil suspects the dead man may be a state prisoner being used illegally by shady businessman Mort Odom. Mort, and his henchmen don't let anything or anyone get in their way. If that involves murder, then so be it. For the good people and townsfolk of Hugo, Gil takes on the injustice. And among...

From the author of the million-copy global best seller Lilac Girls, comes a captivating new historical novel, set during the American Civil War. It's a sweeping story of women caught in a country on the brink of collapse, in a society grappling with nationalism and unthinkable racial cruelty.

At the close of the Civil War, weary veteran Malcolm Hopeton returns to his home in Western New York State to find his wife and hired man missing and his farm in disrepair. A double murder ensues, the repercussions of which ripple through a community with spiritual roots in the Second Great Awakening. Hopeton has gone from the horrors of war to those far worse, and arrayed around him are a host of other people struggling to make sense of his crime.

A young American civil war recruit overcomes initial fears and shame to become a hero on the battlefield.

Robbers Roost was a hideout for outlaws and hunted men long before Butch Cassidy found it in 1884. The wastelands of the high desert in Southeastern Utah seemed impenetrable. Cut through by canyons along the Green and Colorado rivers, bounded by the Dirty Devil river, the terrain was a natural barrier discouraging lawmen from pursuit.

Jim spielt den Dummen. Es wäre zu gefährlich, wenn die Weißen wüssten, wie intelligent und gebildet er ist. Als man ihn nach New Orleans verkaufen will, flieht er mit Huck gen Norden in die Freiheit. Auf dem Mississippi jagt ein Abenteuer das nächste: Stürme, Überschwemmungen, Begegnungen mit Betrügern und Blackface-Sängern. Immer wieder muss Jim mit seiner Schwarzen Identität jonglieren, um sich und seinen jugendlichen Freund zu retten. Percival Everetts »James« ist einer der maßgeblichen Romane unserer Zeit, eine unerhörte Provokation, die an den Grundfesten des amerikanischen Mythos rüttelt.