TUCSON, Az., Sept. 12, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- For centuries, wars have been fought, lost, and won by countless armies and countries throughout the world. Such conflicts naturally happened in America for different reasons, and it affected everyone directly. But how does war shape a young person's character, and what does it all mean? To find out, readers must join author Hughlett L. Morris as he leads a fascinating journey through time with his deeply compelling Civil War novel Luther's War: A Different Civil War Story.
Luther's War is the story of an old man named Luther who shares his memories and experiences to an unseen listener. As a youth, Luther did not have very much education and worked as a farmer at a time when life was difficult for his family. His father died when he was only four years old while his mother left him and ever since then he lived with his uncle and aunt. It seemed that Luther's future was doomed until one day, he joined the Confederate Army even though he was only 15 years old.
As a Confederate soldier, Luther found himself in an entirely different climate surrounded with shock, death, danger, loneliness, suffering, and madness while serving under the legendary John Stanley Morgan and the notorious Nathan Bedford Forrest. Because he realized that he was no fighter at all, he later found relevance and sense helping people who were sick, wounded, or dead. When he had enough, Luther struggled to reorganize his mind and reflect deep down inside on the true meaning of the Civil War and decide how he could serve the Confederates while sticking to his personal beliefs and survival. Only time will tell if Luther can survive.
Deep from its core, Luther's War: A Different Civil War Story is a very engaging book of epic proportions that will no doubt move the reader's imagination and emotions. The book has a clear focus on how precisely a major conflict can influence the mind and spirit of Luther, his family, and the people he knew. Through this perspective readers will be able to relate deeply with the story and characters. Luther's War: A Different Civil War Story marks the fictional writing debut of author Hughlett L. Morris, and his book is an incredible experience for all readers!
About the Author
Dr. Morris is professor emeritus at the University of lowa. His previous published works are professional and scientific. This is his first work of fiction. He is a native of Stewart County, Tennessee and lives now in Tucson.
Luther's War: A Different Civil War Story
By Hughlett L. Morris
Publication Date: May 2, 2005
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