The Killer Angels

The Classic Novel of the Civil War

By: Michael Shaara

Narrated by: Stephen Hoye

Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • After more than a quarter of a century and three million copies in print, Michael Shaara’s Civil War classic, The Killer Angels, remains as vivid and powerful as the day it was originally published.

July 1863. The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia is invading the North. General Robert E. Lee has made this daring and massive move with seventy thousand men in a determined effort to draw out the Union Army of the Potomac and mortally wound it. His right hand is General James Longstreet, a brooding man who is loyal to Lee but stubbornly argues against his plan. Opposing them is an unknown factor: General George Meade, who has taken command of the Army only two days before what will be perhaps the crucial battle of the Civil War.

In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation’s history, two armies fight for two conflicting dreams. One dreams of freedom, the other of a way of life. More than rifles and bullets are carried into battle. The soldiers carry memories. Promises. Love. And more than men fall on those Pennsylvania fields. Bright futures, untested innocence, and pristine beauty are also the casualties of war.

The Killer Angels is unique, sweeping, unforgettable–a dramatic re-creation of the battleground for America’s destiny.

©1974 Michael Shaara, copyright renewed 2002 Jeffrey M. Shaara & Lila E. Shaara (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

• Pulitzer Prize winner, Fiction 1975

“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

“Remarkable . . . A book that changed my life . . . I had never visited Gettysburg, knew almost nothing about that battle before I read the book, but here it all came alive.”—Ken Burns, filmmaker

“Shaara carries [the reader] swiftly and dramatically to a climax as exciting as if it were being heard for the first time.”—The Seattle Times

I can find no fault. Mk ths reqrd 4 US citzshp.

Everything about this book, and the audio performance, should leave you wanting more. Im grateful that Michael's son, Jeff, picked up the guidon and continues.

Amazing- story and narration

I don’t read war stories, but it was Pulitzer Prize winner so I decided to read.
So well written and the narration was done with such emotion and so professionally.
What an experience!!

Gettysburg Compared

This book has greater details The movie is not as accurate with the history of the Gettysburg battle

Fantastic

This is the second time I’ve listened to this account and thoroughly enjoyed both. The horror of war juxtaposed with the exhilaration of battle is an interesting aspect of this book. The voice interpretation is outstanding and makes the book very engaging. I’ve listened to other Sharra (Jeff) books and they are equally well done.

Great book

I always enjoy a good civil war story and this one tells how everyone was feeling & thinking. Family against family…friends against friends!

Well written, great book.

Love everything about the book. I would recommend to anyone but particularly to those making their way to Gettysburg.

As good as it gets

In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful novels ever written. It is historical fiction at its absolute best.

Walk in their shoes

Great narrative of what it would have been like to walk in these historical figures shoes.
I recommend, read the book, walk Gettysburg battlefield, read the book again. Having done this over a 10 year span was awe inspiring. You can see the rocks, trees and fences these combatants fought behind.

Outstanding!

Fantastic book and beautiful narration. I will be visiting the battlefield for having listened. Thank you.

incredible

a fascinating and in depth look at not only the battle but the war and the time period. must read.