Good character descriptions. … Characters are relatable and it’s really well written. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author, “The novel that Gear has always been meant to write.”―Craig Johnson, New York Times bestselling author, "Gear is one of the finest crafters of historical fiction writing today. The Hancock family from northwestern Arkansas is torn apart by the conflict. Unable to add item to List. For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2021. I didn't want to write the myth.
From the headquarters of Hitler and Stalin to to Landser in the trenches a vivid account of this terrible struggle is followed in well balanced detail. Victory Baptist's thirteen deacon's subsequently vote, over the objections of the young pastor, the spiritually tortured Thomas Derby, to have the child exhumed and re-buried in the cemetery of the town's Baptist church for Blacks. And did Ben really kill his brother - he is currently in prison for that offence. The book is well written and I liked the setting and lead character but some parts left me a. November 14th 2019 The best description of the hell on earth that was The war between the States. The second book featuring Dutch detective DCI Jansen, who finds himself mystified by the close-knit English village community. Some are left behind in graves at the family farm; some find new and different lives that they never expected in the boom towns of the Colorado Rockies, and some find peace in the simplicity of the world of Native Americans. One issue I have with the author however is that he frequently uses the word "y'all" in the singular. , Epic story of the Civil War and its long-term effects on an Arkansas family, Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Rachael Blok is definitely a new author for me but having enjoyed reading 'The Scorched Earth' as much as I did, I can guarantee that I will read more of her work in the future. As a reader, as a human being, I'd like to think the plot of this book isn't possible. I won't be specific here, won't spoil the book for future readers, but while I didn't like reading what can legally happen, the author does allow for a satisfactory resolution. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Characters are relatable and it’s really well written. I found the end to each chapter incredibly annoying.
Worse, we're doing it in a nation teetering on another sectional conflict, with a divided government whose party hatred is unmatched since 1860. Anyway apart from that it was a really riveting and intriguing read that I found hard to put down. Nat Deeds, a former county prosecutor who quit his job and fled Good Hope after his wife admitted to sleeping with another man, and who's now struggling to set up a private law practice in nearby Richmond, is pressured by the presiding judge to return to his birthplace and defend Elijah, who adamantly insists on his innocence. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. The body believed to be Leo’s is found near to were Ben’s girlfriend lives. I felt the characters were solid and the storyline is gripping. Took a while to get into the story but a great mystery nevertheless. Leo’s body was never found, but Ben was convicted for his murder. Bi-Hali Gusmao, Vice-President of Veterans Institution, Dili, East Timor
Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Clearly the war has not gone away. Gobsmacked when I found it was set in green old England. Start by marking “The Scorched Earth” as Want to Read: Error rating book. He went missing whilst on a camping trip with his brother Ben, who was subsequently arrested and charged with his murder. Read this book for a book club and, after averaging individual scores of the 10 or so folks attending, it came away with about a 9 on a 10-point scale. I gobbled this up! Who put it there and, if it is Leo, where has it been for the past two years? I couldn't put it down, very cleverly written. No one has control when it's over. This book is also about the injustices of the judicial system. If there's one thing I like to do, it's to discover new authors. 28 degrees C is a nice day where I come from. Overall a very satisfying read. I sort of guessed killer but was still desperate to find out the details and it wasn’t what I expected. The word “epic” is overused ― but this time it fits.”―C. Having been born and raised in the South, that drives me crazy and takes away a bit from the authenticity of the novel. However, Ben awoke terrifyingly covered in blood and with no sign whatsoever of Leo; he was never to be seen again. Self-salvation, however, always comes with a price.Their journey is a testament to the power of love…and the American spirit. Two years ago, Leo Fenton went missing.
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I chose, not generals, but ordinary people, a family of three brothers and one sister. Who put it there and, if it is Leo, where has it been for the past two years? Please try again. The story line is believable but original and the writing is superb. We work hard to protect your security and privacy.
"This Scorched Earth" is a new classic that deserves a place on your bookshelf beside such titles as "Gone With The Wind" by Margaret Mitchell and "Centennial" by James Michener. It makes reading his book a very rich and satisfying experience. I’ve just downloaded another of Rachael’s books and I can’t wait to get stuck in. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2014. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Extended holiday return window till Jan 31, 2021, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. This Scorched Earth: A Novel of the Civil War and the American West, Preloaded Digital Audio Player, Unabridged.
Members of the family are dispersed during and after the war, only to be humiliated by their experiences in battles, in prison camps, at the hands of rogue former soldiers, and even by internal guilt in not being able to protect loved ones from harm. Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020, Brilliant writing, beautiful descriptions. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. The Scorched Earth is the second book in the DCI Maarten Jansen police procedural series. The next morning Ben Fenton woke up drenched in blood and Leo Fenton feared dead but, his body was never found. Please try your request again later. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Brothers Ben and Leo want on a camping trip. I stayed up really late last night reading the last 40%! The child is quickly put to rest in the cemetery of the Victory Baptist Church in the plot of Clara's maternal family line. It wasn't my usual genre but it had me hooked from the beginning. Where does a person begin to heal his or her broken mind…and does one choose damnation or redemption? A twisted tale of revenge, there are tit bits through out that have you guessing but without revealing the end. I enjoyed it, but not so much that I'd be tempted to pay full price for the others. He went missing whilst on a camping trip with his brother Ben, who was subsequently arrested and charged with his murder. This book had an intriguing start. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. The story begins when Ben Fenton wakes up covered in blood in a camping trip with his brother Leo. Who did kill Leo Fenton? Ben's wife Ana, has always protested his innocence but when a body is found in the local churchyard, she begins to doubt herself. He had me living a book First person. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.
That was thirty years ago. DCI Jansen, of St Alban's police is the investigating officer. A dramatic story of the forgotten heroes who faced down the military might of a neighbouring giant.
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