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A Civil War Story of the Family Left Behind Civil War Letters from a 2nd Minnesota Volunteer “Away at War introduces the reader to the terrible impact, the pain and anxiety, and the untold suffering war causes family members left behind. A moving chronicle of the experience of war and a compelling story with relevant historical references. Well crafted, reads like a real piece of history!” 5-Star Readers’ Favorite Review What does a soldier write to his wife and young children while he’s gone to war? Corp. D. B. Griffin’s 100 letters – filled with poignant images of his daily activities, fears and exhilarations in military conflict; his thoughts and emotions as war kept him apart from his family – offer fascinating insight into the personal experiences of a common soldier in the American Civil War. Nick K. Adams www.Civil-War-Letters.com LIFE in a Jane Tesh Flamboyant actor Leo Pierson hires David Randall to find his Art Nouveau treasures, including a cursed glass dragonfly. As mysterious murders occur, Randall also deals with his psychic friend Camden’s addiction to vision- cancelling pills and two friendly pythons. Then a spirit requests his help from the Other Side via his daughter Lindsey, a spirit with ties to the stolen artwork. BOX JODEE NEATHERY Life in a Box is a roller coaster ride until the end. Provides a blend of mystery and history as the colorful and memorable characters come alive on the pages. It’s like leaping off the diving board and seeing the sky from the bottom of the pool. When the author breaks through the ripples, readers understand the depth of the layered story...a literary gem.