Shadows of Glory: A Novel of the Civil War, Book 4
Shadows of Glory is the fourth book in A Novel of the Civil War series, following Union officer Abel Jones as he investigates the torture and deaths of federal agents in a Northern town. The historical mystery blends wartime intrigue with themes of sedition, spiritualism and Jones’s past.
At a glance
- A Civil War-era mystery centered on Major Abel Jones and the investigation of tortured federal agents.
- The plot also involves Secretary of State William Seward’s concern about an immigrant insurrection.
- The listing identifies this as Book 4 in the series.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The historical mystery premise combines a murder investigation with political unrest and the protagonist’s personal past.
- The Kindle listing includes Screen Reader support and enhanced typesetting.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | Stackpole Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 14, 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 307 pages |
| File size | 2.6 MB |
| ISBN-10 | 9780811748919 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0811748919 |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a Civil War historical mystery with a continuing protagonist.
- Readers interested in a story mixing wartime politics, suspense and character development.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a standalone contemporary mystery or nonfiction account of the Civil War.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
59% 59% - 4 stars
27% 27% - 3 stars
11% 11% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
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Customer feedback describes the novel as engaging and interesting, with positive mentions of the story and character development. That response fits a plot built around Abel Jones and a detailed Civil War setting, though the aggregate ratings also include a smaller share of middle and low ratings, so reader reactions are not uniformly positive.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback highlights an engaging story and character development, including Abel Jones.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shadows of Glory about?
The story follows Union officer Major Abel Jones as he investigates federal agents tortured to death in a Northern town, against a backdrop of Civil War-era political tension.
Is this part of a series?
Yes. The title identifies it as Book 4 in A Novel of the Civil War series.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing says Screen Reader, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled or supported.
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