Black Iron Mercy
Black Iron Mercy by Eric Schlehlein, published by Deeds Publishing in 2016, is a historical fiction novel that spans 324 pages. Set 18 years after the Battle of Gettysburg, the story follows Arlis Jenkins, who has found a semblance of peace running a livery in a small Wisconsin town. Despite his efforts to move on from the war and its lasting impact on his psyche, Arlis grapples with the memories of his past and the societal misunderstandings surrounding the trauma faced by veterans.
Readers will encounter a narrative rich in themes of war and military history, as Arlis confronts the challenges of distorted testimonies and the implications of stolen valor. Through a series of flashbacks, the novel delves into the complexities of love, faith, and the discord that arises from loss. As Arlis navigates his internal struggles, he recognizes the importance of ensuring that the true stories of himself and his fellow soldiers are preserved, highlighting the profound effects of their experiences on their identities.
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18 years after the Battle of Gettysburg, Arlis Jenkins has found some contentment in owning a livery in a small Wisconsin town. Every day he struggles to cope with a lifetime of affliction and hardship in a time that has yet to understand the traumatic effects of such events on the mind. Arlis wants nothing more than to put the war and his troubled past behind him, shunning public admiration and declining invitations to reunions of his former regiment, the Sixth Wisconsin Volunteers. But now, distorted testimonies and stolen valor ignite fervor within, and Arlis realizes that if history is to get the story straight, he must overcome his angst in reliving it, lest he and his brethren be omitted from the annals of the days that defined them as men, as soldiers, as victors. Told in a series of flashbacks, Black Iron Mercy is a poignant tale of love and faith, war and discord; a family shattered by loss and sorrow, and a man who struggles every day to hold onto hope.
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