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They Met At Shiloh (The Shiloh Series, #1) [Kindle Edition]

Phillip Bryant
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Pittsburg Landing was a place at peace—one that never expected to be the site for one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Peace is shattered as Confederate and Federal troops meet on the fields and farms surrounding a tiny Methodist church. In the midst of death and destruction, friendships form as four soldiers struggle to survive the battle.

Forced to leave his position as minister, Phillip Pearson knows his life is in danger, but not just from the Confederates. The Harper family, incensed at Pearson's refusal to bury a philandering son, has a vendetta against him that is played out on the battlefield.

Demoted from his command by a West Point graduate, Capt.Michael Greirson is forced to choose between ambition and duty.

When a bumbling youth becomes his shadow, Private Robert Mitchell gains an unlikely friend—something that has been missing from his life. Afraid to trust, he is forced to confront those fears and depend on others in the heat of battle.

War is an adventure to Private Stephen Murdoch and his best friend, William Banks. For months they dream of the glory of war before volunteering together. On the eve of battle, they sense something momentous is about to happen. Their idealistic views fade in the blood of their fallen comrades.

Of the 40,000 Confederates and 30,000 Federals about to come face to face along the banks of the Tennessee River, these four soldiers will experience fear and questions of faith for what lies beyond. Two days of horrific fighting turn boys into men and sever the sacred bonds of comradeship in the bloodiest days of the war.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 490 KB
  • Print Length: 298 pages
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005FCAIDW
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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4.0 out of 5 stars With God on their sides 19 Nov 2012
By Antony
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I rather hope the author will rework this. It is highly atmospheric and places the reader firmly in the ranks of the Civil War soldiers as they suffer in the field at Shiloh. It reminds me of Keneally's 'Confederates', which is also flawed. But its good bits are very good.
For me this book falls down because its early focus on the various characters is blurred to non-existent. I found it extremely difficult in the first chapters to clearly distinguish one group from another. The transitions are too abrupt and the characters not well enough delineated. I feel it would have worked better if we had merely followed Pearson and his 'pards' though the hellish scenes. (Incidentally as someone pointed out pards was a word hammered to death.)
The philosophical differences between Michael and Mahoney and Robert's musings could be transferred to a single cohesive group. After all, this could be considered the tale of Pearson's redemption which would have given the novel a focus albeit a slightly different one and with the well-set scenes as a backdrop this could make a fine novel. The final para could as well apply to him as to Robert. I give this four stars for its potential and for 'feel' of the fighting.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Serious Historical Fiction 29 Dec 2011
By Peter Leavell - Published on Amazon.com
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'They Met at Shiloh' follows four men across the battlefield of Shiloh during the American Civil War. Each man must fight not only the battle set before him, but internal wars as well.

To the interested reader, to the person who wants to know more about Shiloh and the cog this battle fit in the larger scheme, this book may be helpful. Even more valuable, if someone asks 'what was it like to be a soldier in the western theatre of the Civil War,' 'They Met at Shiloh' is highly recommended.

To the average reader, this novel may feel somewhat sluggish, especially at the beginning.

Bryant brings to life the soldiers who fought for a variety of reasons, risking their lives for their 'pards' and their country. Well researched, well thought out, and well worth the money.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good story spoiled by poor editing 9 Mar 2012
By Darlynne Downey - Published on Amazon.com
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The story itself is captivating. I enjoyed the experience of Shiloh from the divergent points of view of the different soldiers on both sides, and at times could find myself caught up in the action. However sloppy syntax and gross grammatical errors kicked me out of the Civil War and back to reality way too many times. Seriously, "revile" for "reveille?" And as a good Catholic girl, I can tell you that the dying are given last "rites," not "rights." There were multiple errors of this type that really spoiled the flow of the story. On several occasions, poor syntax and uncertain pronouns left me unsure as to which character was being featured. This story deserves a good editing job to clean it up, and turn it into a 5 star book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly one of the BEST Civil War novels... 7 Mar 2012
By Norman D. Dagen - Published on Amazon.com
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I have read many, many Civil War novels over the years and honestly, this is one of the very best. There is a complete and definite sense of authenticity. With each and every chapter, I have felt that I am eavesdropping on the soliders and circumstances. Nothing more need be said...read this book.
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