I met Patrick O’Donnell several years ago during an event at Goose Creek Bridge on the Upperville Battlefield. He, along with Dan Murphy, hung around afterwards until most everyone had left and then the three of us introduced ourselves and enjoyed a nice conversation. Not long afterwards, I gave them a tour of the battlefields of June 1863.

You may not be aware of Patrick or his work, as I was not initially – that is until we spoke more during the tour, and I realized that I had read several of his books. The Unvanquished is his first foray into the Civil War, but he has written numerous best-selling books covering events and personalities from the American Revolution through World War 2, Korea, and the Middle East. You will find a link to his Amazon author page here. I have read most of his work and each is a fascinating, fast-paced, deeply researched study. If you have not read any of his books, you should.

I had a chance to read a late-draft of The Unvanquished and found the story as fascinating and fast-paced as his other work. The way he weaves seemingly disparate events and combat arenas together is amazing. If you already know of his work, you need no further recommendation from me. If you have not previously read any of his work, you will find my cover blurb, along with advance praise from others here. The Unvanquished, with the haunting cover image of one of his heroes, will be released May 7.