This Scorched Earth

A Novel of the Civil War

De: William Gear

Narrado por: Alex Hyde-White

This Scorched Earth is an amazing tour de force depicting a family’s journey from near-devastation in the Civil War to their rebirth in the American West, from New York Times bestselling author William Gear.

The Civil War tore at the very roots of our nation and destroyed most of a generation.

In rural Arkansas, the Hancocks were devastated by that war. They not only lost everything, but experienced an unimaginable hell.

How does a traumatized human being put themselves back together? Where does a person begin to heal his or her broken mind…and does one choose damnation or redemption? For the Hancock siblings: Doc, Sarah, Butler, and Billy, the American frontier becomes a metaphor for the wilderness within—raw, and capable of being shaped. Self-salvation, however, always comes with a price.

Their journey is a testament to the power of love…and the American spirit.

This is their story. And ours.

©2018 W. Michael Gear (P)2018 Macmillan Audio

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“Gear’s This Scorched Earth is a sprawling but thoroughly engaging journey of a family from the Civil War to the opening of the American West. The word “epic” is overused—but this time it fits.”—C. J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“More than an epic novel of the Civil War; it is a thrilling and haunting experience; you will never think of the Civil War in the same way again.”—Margaret Coel, New York Times bestselling author

“Not for the faint-hearted, This Scorched Earth will keep you reading till the last page is turned.”—Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author

Tough book but worth the hardship

This is not a feel good story in the slightest, but think it gives a true depiction of life during the civil war and the aftermath. Had to put it down multiple times, as it cuts no corners and spares no pain or agony one would have endured. It was worth the time and the reader did a great job.

Beautifully written. The author is so discriptive.

The author makes you feel you are actually there, living each experience along side the characters.

Hmmm...the title is apt

In the beginning I thought I was gonnna have to quit....just TOO graphic. But, I hung in there, got hooked into the REST of the story. Felt very invested after that, hoping for the best for all the characters. Good story. I would recommend it.

Best read ever!!

This was a great story. Honestly, one of the best I’ve ever read. The story is convoluted and hard to take at some points in the book but this author sure knows how to make the story real. Highly recommend. Not for the squeamish though.

The Scorched Earth

I enjoyed this story. Looking at the Civil War from a different perspective was enlightening and enjoyable.