Kory's Lot: The Other Battle of Antietam

by Tom David and Tom David

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159113935X
• ISBN13: 9781591139355
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Booklocker.com
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Very Compelling

I am not an avid reader, but was put onto this book by a friend of mine. This has been one of the few books that I have not lost interest in and set aside in years. Each chapter adds new twists to the story and compels you to read more and more. The story is about a man who lost his son and the torment he goes through not doing as much as he could for him. This is intertwined with many different story lines of lust, true friendships, new lives, history, and witchcraft which creates a world of its own. I consider myself a "family man" and try to spend as much time with my kids as possible, but much of life can get in the way of the quality time you truly spend with them as they are young. At the end of this book you truly see how important this time is for both your children and yourself. I am now looking deeper at what is and what is not important in my life and my use of my time.

Compelling - couldn't put it down!

Although I am not typically a reader of fiction, I found this novel a deserving and sensitive read. It is packed with detailed historical and current references to real places and events. The characters leap off the pages and come to life, and I could not help but to be completely and compassionately drawn into the lives of each one. The story was interwoven with magical fantasy, historical fact, and real life tragedy, as the author takes us on a painful -- and a bit twisted -- but very realistic journey of the healing of a young father's heart. I could not put it down. I am looking forward to reading more of Tom David's works.

Kory's Lot:: The Other Battle of Antietam

The first chapter starts with such an unusual sceen, the suspense making you want to read on. Dixon, the main character, then goes on and tells about his family, and we learn a little about his special gift, and by now you don't want to put the book down. He goes on to tell how he met his wife, he tells of his over indulgence with alcohol. He talks about his first family, and the son he lost and misses so. But it is the gift he has, how did he get it, how does he use it, and what is it that he plans to do with it. Such unusual happenings, I wanted to read to the very end. He meet up with some pretty unusual characters, and some very unusual happenings, such as did his wife and friend. I don't think the ending could of been any better. Great book.

If you're looking for an unusual read, this is the book!

Kory's Lot: The Other Battle of Antietam by Tom David Booklocker.com Genre: Fiction/Dark Fantasy Folklore ISBN: 159113935X, $14.95, 248 pp, 2006 A compelling blend of fact and fantasy! From the front cover and title one might think this is a story about the Civil War, and to some degree it is. However, in reality it is classic dark fantasy-the world of magic, the supernatural, of inexplicable occurrences that don't have a foundation in the world as we know it. This dark fantasy is the realm of witches, ghosts, ghouls, apparitions, monsters, extrasensory perception as in precognition, telepathy and telekinesis. And yet still, this tale is the poignant story of one man's love for his young son lost to cancer. I wouldn't want to spoil the read for you, so I won't tell you too much more. I will say that Tom David does an excellent job at building the suspense as to what the story is all about: Why does Dixon and his wife, Rebecca, fear he may not return? What exactly is Dixon's gift, which was ignited and enhanced by the witches? Can he accomplish what he has set out to do? Tom is a true artist at verbal description and undercurrents of strong sexuality. His characters definitely comes to life. Their relationships are interesting and complex and leave lingering questions in your mind as to traditional morality. What is a real and abiding love between a man and a woman? Dixon loves his wife and yet he also has an erotic form of love for Leona, the witch who seduced him to preserve his seed within herself, plus . . . he sees all beautiful women as potential sexual partners. All three elements-the Civil War, classic dark fantasy and a man's love for his child-are developed thoroughly and woven together with threads of a sensual, erotic sexuality which I have not previously encountered from a male author. It is my guess that Dixon's sexual perspective may be drawn from the author's personal experiences with a touch of Anne Rice, and if he likes Anne's writing, he'll love Laurell K. Hamilton's. Dixon's feelings and experiences about his son Kory's illness and death can't help but bring up tears and touch your heart. Prior to writing his debut novel, Tom David was a stock broker and financial advisor for sixteen years. He did, indeed, sadly lose young Kory to cancer and this book is dedicated to his son. He currently lives near Sharpsburg, Maryland, with his wife, daughters and yellow lab Koby. The sequels in this trilogy are: Journey to Antietam and Flight from Antietam. Kory's Lot is a fantasy story with a serious purpose and a powerful message . . . love your children. Congratulations, Tom! Reviewed by Kaye Trout - June 6, 2006 - Copyright