Valley of the shadow by ralph peters

Ralph peters in the valley of the shadow, they wrote their names in blood. Ralph peters born april 19, 1952 is a retired united states army lieutenant colonel and author. First, and foremost, it is an exciting and compelling read. Boyd literary award valley of the shadow details the military action that took place in the shenandoah valley during the critical year of 1864, when the armies of the north and south met in bitter conflict for control of the valley. Nyt bestselling author ralph peters returns with the third installment in his boyd awardwinning series on the civil warin the valley of the shadow, they wro. Valley of the shadow by ralph peters overdrive rakuten. Ralph peters once again superbly demonstrates his total mastery of the craft of writing historical fiction. Col ralph peters says his acclaimed new novel valley of the shadow, is not the usual candycoated rendering of the civil war that most readers are used to. Valley of the shadow battle hymn cycle, book 3 by ralph. Valley of the shadowa novel by ralph peters overdrive. Discount prices on books by ralph peters, including titles like judgment at appomattox. Ralph peters talks about his book valley of the shadow. Lt col ralph peters once again joins mike on connors corner. See all books authored by ralph peters, including cain at gettysburg, and red army.

The valley of the shadow is a compelling civil war novel that delivers on three important levels. Valley of the shadow green mountain library consortium. From a daring confederate raid that nearly seized washington, dc, to a stunning reversal on the bloody fields of. Ralph peters talks about his dramatized history of the civil war and the research he does for his books. Commemorating the approaching 150th anniversary of this grim encounter between valiant americans, ralph peters brings to bear the lessons of his own military career, his lifelong study of this war and the men who fought it, and his skills as a bestselling, prizewinning novelist to portray horrific battles and sublime heroism as no other author has done. Cain at gettysburg by ralph peters 1 edition first published in 2012 download daisy. History is a story of people, and peters historical novel brings both the private soldier and the key leaders to life. Ralph peters is a retired army lieutenant colonel and former enlisted man, a controversial strategist and veteran of the intelligence world. Valley of the shadow details the military action that took place in the shenandoah valley during the critical year of 1864, when the armies of the north.

During his service, he spent extensive time working against the former soviet union and the new russia, as well as conducting investigative projects in the andean ridge of latin america and southeast asia. Ralph peters brings to life yesteryears giants and their breathtaking battles. Valley of the shadow by ralph peters 1 edition first published in 2015 not in library. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Winner of the 2015 boyd award for literary excellence in milit. The civil war series audiobooks listen to the full. Winner of the 2015 boyd award for literary excellence in military fiction. My journey through the valley of the shadow complete works of forrest church by forrest church and a great selection of related books, art. Nyt bestselling author ralph peters returns with the third installment in his boyd awardwinning series on the civil war in the valley of the shadow, they wrote their names in blood. The valley of the shadow, by ralph peters is a superb historical fiction of the american civil war. Listen to valley of the shadow audiobook by ralph peters.

The desperate struggle for mastery of virginias shenandoah valley. A novel the battle hymn cycle book 3 kindle edition. Winner of the 2015 boyd award for literary excellence in military fictionin the valley of the shadow, they wrote their names in blood. George f skoch from a daring confederate raid that nearly seized washington, d. Peters approach is very much in the michaeljeff shaara style, dramatizing actual historical events through the use of multiple narrators. Ralph peters is a master story teller and he brings the fury and hell of civil war combat front and center. Army, focusing on intelligence and strategic reporting from numerous countries and regions. He also spoke about the research he does for his books. Valley of the shadow is the third in ralph peters superb civil war novels. This volume tells the story of phil sheridans struggle and ultimate complete victory over jubal early in the final shenandoah campaign of 1864. I have read the nonfiction histories of these battles but i really enjoy peters stories in which you get to know the.

Ralph peters books list of books by author ralph peters. Nyt bestselling author ralph peters returns with the third installment in his boyd awardwinning series on the civil war. Ralph peters valley of shadows casts a spotlight on one of the less well known campaigns of the civil warthe trials and tribulations of jubal earlys army in the shenandoah valley in 1864. Ralph peters on his book, valley of the shadow youtube. It was fought at fishers hill, monocacy, winchester, middleton and finally, cedar creek. It covers the 1864 shenandoah valley campaign, including jubal earlys raid. Those who enjoy bruce cattons and shelby footes civil war histories will find a fictional equal in peters retelling of the 1864 shenandoah valley campaign. Ralph peters audio books, best sellers, author bio. Sharp as a bayonet and piercing as a bullet, valley of the shadow is a great novel of our grandest, mosttragic war.

New york times bestselling author ralph peters returns with the third installment in his awardwinning series on the civil war in the valley of the shadow, they wrote their names in blood. From a daring confederate raid that nearly seized washington, d. Winner of the 2015 boyd award for literary excellence in military fiction in the valley of the shadow, they wrote their names in blood. Im trying to write civil war novels that really dramatize history and that are much more accurate and realistic than novels in the past, peters said thursday on the steve malzberg show on newsmax tv. Phillip sheridan, a union general with an uncanny gift for inspiring soldiers, and jubal early, his confederate counterpart. Ralph peters is a prizewinning, bestselling novelist and the author of innovative works on strategy and security. New york times bestselling author ralph peters returns with valley of the shadow, the third installment in his boyd awardwinning series on the civil war. Author ralph peterss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and. From a daring confederate raid that nearly seized washington, dc, to a stunning reversal on the bloody fields of cedar creek, the summer and autumn of 1864 witnessed some of the fiercest fighting of our. Valley of the shadowa novel jefferson county public. It can make the reader say, yes, this is how it felt. Griffin, new york times bestselling author historical fiction can do something that not even the best history texts can. From a daring confederate raid that nearly seized washington, dc, to a stunning reversal on the bloody fields.

Valley of the shadow ralph peters macmillan publishers. Peters appeared frequently as an analyst on fox news until march 2018 when he resigned, calling the network a propaganda machine for the trump administration and accused the network of wittingly harming our system of government for profit. Valley of the shadow new york public library overdrive. Retired army lieutenant colonel ralph peters joins steve to discuss his latest gripping historical fiction novel, valley of the shadow. New york times bestselling author ralph peters returns with the third installment in his awardwinning series on the civil war. Winner of the 2015 boyd award for literary excellence in military fiction new york times bestselling author ralph peters returns with valley of the shadow, the third installment in his boyd awardwinning series on the civil war. Winner of the 2015 boyd award for literary excellence in military fiction new york times bestselling author ralph peters returns with valley of the shadow, the third installment in his boyd awardwinning series on the civil war in the valley of the shadow, they wrote their names in blood. The author, ralph peters, is the first threetime winner of the w.

The cure for such shortcomings of character and intellect can be found in lt. Winner of the 2015 boyd award for literary excellence in military fictionnew york times bestselling author ralph peters returns with valley of the shadow, th. Ralph peters books list of books by author ralph peters thriftbooks. His civil war novels include cain at gettysburg, hell or richmond, and the owen parry pen name mystery series. Ralph peters is a retired army officer, journalist, and awardwinning civil war novelist. I love all the civil war historical novels of ralph peters. Valley of the shadow book midcontinent public library. Ralph peters latest civil war novel, valley of the shadow. Army officer and former enlisted soldier, his unusual career took him from moscow to mandalay and from the middle east to latin america. Sourcing biographies, letters, and historical documents, peters creates a superbly detailed retelling of the civil war confrontations near petersburg, bloody butchering that marked the beginning of the wars end. Colonel ralph peters served over two decades in the u. In the valley of the shadow, they wrote their names in blood. Valley of the shadow by ralph peters forge books, 2015 ralph peters once again superbly demonstrates his complete mastery of the craft of writing. Read a sample click to the right or left of the sample to turn the page.