Shiloh

by James Reasoner

Book Overview

Here the series focuses on the Mississippi River. Prior to the war, Cory Brannon had gone west to seek his fortune and joins the crew of a steamboat whose captain has definite loyalties. Brannon soon finds himself at the battles of Forts Henry and Donelson and winds up at Pittsburg Landing, where the battle of Shiloh temporarily stymies the Union advance into the Confederate heartland.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581820488
• ISBN13: 9781581820485
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Civil War Series-Shiloh

I was very pleased with the book,and the prompt shipping. Everything was handled first-class.

Manassas through Appomatox

I have all ten of the Civil War battle series books and enjoy each one. The Brannon family is a very interesting story line, and the battle descriptions are very thorough and well done. I think James Reasoner is a fine writter of historical fiction. I will definately read more of his books.

The Brannon Saga Continues

In SHILOH, we meet Corey Brannon, the prodigal son of the clan, who has wandered westward to make his fortune. Instead, he is living hand-to-mouth on the Mississippi River docks of New Madrid, Missouri. However, his life is soon to change, as fate thrusts him into the politics and intrigues of abolitionists and secessionists.Meantime, in Culpepper, Titus continues his pursuit of Polly Ebersole, daughter of the wealthiest planter in the county. Will is off with the Confederate Army, while Mac, the second eldest, will also soon, along with the mysterious wild stallion he's tamed, be fighting for the cause of the South.As is the preceding volume in James Reasoner's The Civil War Battle Series, SHILOH is a gripping, action-packed tale. the reader's interest is maintained throughout, and while the outcomes of the battles are, of course, never in doubt, the author maintains a high level of tension, keeping the reader guessing as to who will or will not survive.

A common man caught up in uncommon events!

I reccomend that you read this series in order beginning with Manassas if for no other reason that you will miss a very good novel. You will be able to read this novel and enjoy it without doing so, but it would be a pity. This book again kept me interested throughout. At first I wasn't sure I liked Cory Brannon very much, but he earned my respect and quickly became a favorite. This novel brings a glimpse of life along the mighty Mississippi river and the exciting days of the steamboat trade leading up to the war. As the inevitable war erupts you are swept up in the battles of Fort Henry and Donaldson for the control of the upper Mississippi. Finally, the novel culminates in the horrendous battle of Shiloh and you are there for every vivid moment. Although the action is sweeping, it is the people caught in the currents of the back ebbys of the war you will learn to love and care about that keeps the pages turning. I highly reccomend this novel for your entertainment.

After Manassas

While reading "Manassas", the first of this eight volume fictional history of the U.S. Civil War is not absolutely necessary because the author subtly weaves in the backgound of a Culpepper, Virginia family's history, the enjoyment of this second volume is greatly enhanced if one does read volume one, first. Die-hard Civil War buffs may quibble that about the lack of an index indicating the serious research performed by the author. However, this skillfully woven tale is far too exciting to worry a great deal about accuracy. Mr. Reasoner lays the ground work for the oncoming war in his first volume and now moves into the scene at Shiloh faster and with more color. For lovers of adventure tales this second in the series may be more to their liking, but viewed in the broader context of the lengthy and costly war, it will be interesting to see where volume three carries us.