"When civil war came to the United States, Gen. George Thomas chose honor over birth as the rare Virginian who chose the Union and liberty over the Confederacy and slavery. When cowards defamed him, Thomas kept silent and allowed his actions to speak for themselves. His modesty has left him unknown to too many. Conrad Bibens cleverly gives voice to one of the Civil War's most professional and successful soldiers with painstaking research and compelling historical fiction. This novel adds an important new dimension to our multi-faceted understanding of our nation's great trauma and highlights a true hero among traitors and scoundrels."

—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle columnist and co-author of Forget the Alamo

"It's about time someone did a thorough examination of George Thomas, one of the unsung heroes of the Civil War. Bibens' research into this oft-overlooked Virginian breathes new life into the subject. The author uses a unique writing style that adds juice to the storytelling. If you are a history buff, this is a must read."

—Paul McGrath, adjunct professor, Texas A&M University and author of Left