**PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “remarkable” (Ken Burns), “utterly absorbing” (Forbes) Civil War classic that inspired the film Gettysburg, with more than three million copies in print—now in a 50th anniversary edition featuring a new introduction by Jeff Shaara“My favorite historical novel . . . a superb re-creation of the Battle of Gettysburg, but its real importance is its insight into what the war was about, and what it meant...

Michael Shaara published many short stories during the course of his early career as an author before getting his first novel published--The Broken Place. He wrote science fiction stories for the pulp magazines with names like Galaxy and Fantastic Universe, but also domestic dramas and humorous stories for magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Redbook, McCall's and The Saturday Evening Post, and even one for Playboy. A couple of stories were published in a 1982 collection called "Soldier Boy,...

"Soldier Boy" is a historical novel set during the American Civil War. The story follows a young Confederate soldier named Will, who enlists in the army at a very young age. The novel explores Will's experiences and challenges as he navigates the harsh realities of war.Michael Shaara's storytelling delves into the emotional and physical trials of combat, offering a poignant depiction of a young man's coming-of-age amid the chaos and devastation of war. The narrative captures the personal a...

"The rebel in spring is a sometime thing, but beware the rebel in autumn…" states the epigraph to Michael Shaara's great unpublished novel, The Rebel in Autumn. Shaara wrote Rebel immediately before The Killer Angels (for which he won the Pulitzer Prize), in the late 1960s while teaching creative writing at Florida State University. Loosely based on his years as a professor on the then-small Southern college campus, Rebel is perhaps Shaara's most fully realized novel.The year is 19...

**PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “remarkable” (Ken Burns), “utterly absorbing” (Forbes) Civil War classic that inspired the film Gettysburg“My favorite historical novel . . . a superb re-creation of the Battle of Gettysburg, but its real importance is its insight into what the war was about, and what it meant.”—James M. McPherson**In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation’s history, two armies fought for tw...

The Book by Michael Shaara likely refers to "The Killer Angels," a historical novel written by Shaara and published in 1974. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is set during the American Civil War and focuses on the Battle of Gettysburg. It's renowned for its vivid portrayal of key figures such as Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet, and Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. The novel offers multiple perspectives, providing insights into the motivations and experiences of both Union and Confederate sold...

"Conquest Over Time" follows the story of scientist Tom Mallory, who invents a time machine capable of transporting people to different points in history. Mallory's invention attracts the attention of the government and the military, who see its potential for both scientific exploration and military advantage.As Mallory and his team conduct experiments with the time machine, they encounter various challenges and ethical dilemmas. They must grapple with questions about the consequences of a...

Citizen Jell by Michael Shaara presents a sharp and thought-provoking narrative that blends imagination with subtle social reflection. Known for his powerful storytelling, Shaara creates a world where individuality, conformity, and identity are placed under a magnifying lens. The story unfolds with a quiet intensity, drawing readers into the life of a character who stands at the crossroads of personal freedom and societal expectation. What makes this book ...

The story is centered around a spacefaring civilization that is facing an existential threat from a mysterious and hostile alien race. The novel follows the experiences of various characters who are involved in the conflict between humans and these extraterrestrial beings.As the plot unfolds, readers are introduced to a range of futuristic technologies and concepts, as well as the personal struggles of the characters as they navigate the complexities of interstellar warfare and diplomacy. ...

Man of Distinction by Michael Shaara - Being unique is a matter of pride—but being a complete mathematical impossibility?The remarkable distinction of Thatcher Blitt did not come to the attention of a bemused world until late in the year 2180. Although Thatcher Blitt was, by the standards of his time, an extremely successful man financially, this was not considered real distinction. Unfortunately for Blitt, it never has been.The history bo...

The Holes begins with a simple landing on a quiet, sandy world where nothing should be alive—and nothing should be waiting. But when Mapping Command veteran Frank Royal and his overeager partner McCabe investigate a perfectly round shaft plunging into darkness, they uncover something far stranger than geology. Every test fails, every assumption crumbles, and the holes begin to suggest a pattern no human mind wants to accept.As the men race across the planet, each d...

Mr. Jell lives quietly by a Florida river, fishing, watching clouds, and telling stories to children who believe him. They believe him because his stories are true. He is not human, and he is hiding from a civilization that forbids interference with worlds like Earth. His reward for breaking that rule is simple and profound: space, silence, and a sky no one else has time to notice.But peace becomes harder to defend when suffering moves closer. Drought shrivels the land. Crops fail....