Brotherhood of Iron Brotherhood of Iron, the second novel of the Castor family trilogy, tells the story of four brothers as they strike out to find adventure in the rapidly changing world of the early 20th century. Two of the brothers join the Marine Corps and find themselves on the greatest killing fields of WWI, […]
The Veteran The first Volume in the Castor Family Trilogy The Veteran is the first book of a trilogy that chronicles the journey of the Castor family through three of our nation’s bloodiest wars. “An ornate and rigorously crafted Civil War novel.” — Kirkus Reviews Order “The Veteran” today from Amazon […]
A lifelong resident of Michigan, Frank has spent many enjoyable hours sailing on the Great Lakes and flying over them as a private pilot. He is a gun corporal in the Battery D first Michigan Light Artillery reenactor group and produces the weekly radio show Repose on Interlochen Public Radio. He and his wife of […]
Glossary battery. A unit of artillery made up of six cannons or guns and supporting men, horses and equipment. bimbo. An alcoholic drink made with brandy, sugar and lemon. box or “the box.” Refers to the large ammunition box that sits on the limber carriage. breastworks or works. An adhoc fortification made of readily available materials such […]
BOOK SIGNING TOUR TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 6:00 PM Newberry Public Library SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Noon – 1:30pm Launch party at Horizon Books THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Noon – 1:30 Traverse City Public Library Presentation 77 Woodmere Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 879-4101 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Noon – 1:30 Benzie Author Presentation (231) 263-7000 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 […]
The Veteran The first Volume in the Castor Family Trilogy The Veteran is the first book of a trilogy that chronicles the journey of the Castor family through three of our nation’s bloodiest wars. The saga begins with the crushing Union defeat on the final day of the battle of Chickamauga, where Will Castor’s artillery battery […]
THE FIRST TWO VOLUMES IN THE ACCLAIMED CASTOR FAMILY TRILOGY THE VETERAN “An ornate and rigorously crafted Civil War novel.” — Kirkus Reviews BROTHERHOOD OF IRON “A sharp, immersive family drama played out against the ravages of war.” — Kirkus Reviews The Veteran is the first book of a trilogy that chronicles the journey […]
