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James McDevitt

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James McDevitt is a U.S. Army infantry officer and full-time firefighter from Alabama. With over twenty years of combined service, including multiple deployments to Iraq and Syria, he brings a deep respect for sacrifice, camaraderie, and resilience into his writing. He deployed as a lower enlisted soldier, a non-commissioned officer, and an officer, giving him the unique perspective of war from the ground up.

"His debut novel, A Walk Among Heroes, is a sweeping historical war saga that blends gritty realism with heartfelt storytelling, honoring both World War I and World War II veterans. Inspired by true stories and extensive research, his work explores themes of brotherhood, memory, and legacy." — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review

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James McDevitt I’d travel to the cave where God sent Dor, the man who made time, in Mitch Albom’s The Time Keeper. The cave exists outside of time itself, and I’d ha…moreI’d travel to the cave where God sent Dor, the man who made time, in Mitch Albom’s The Time Keeper. The cave exists outside of time itself, and I’d have to wait until the stalactites and stalagmites met to be free. Maybe then I’d begin to understand something so fleeting.(less)
James McDevitt I once ran into a fire to save a little boy.
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A Walk Among Heroes

4.72 avg rating — 141 ratings — published 2025 — 4 editions
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Thank you.

I’m so glad you’ve considered reading my first novel. I hope you thoroughly enjoyed it, and if not, I appreciate the time you’ve taken to consider my words. I love any and all critiques — they help me become a more well-rounded author.

If you’d like to know what I’m working on next, just ask. If you have any ideas or want to guess, that’ll be fun too. Maybe you can be the inspiration.
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A Walk Among Heroes by James  McDevitt
"A walk Among Heroes, a book written by a US Army veteran James McDevitt. In the battles of World War Two we read about Thomas J. Montgomery, an American Army soldier fighting in the war. He is trying to stay strong thinking of a woman who captured hi" Read more of this review »
A Walk Among Heroes by James  McDevitt
"I am sobbing. What a beautiful story 😭❤️"
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A Walk Among Heroes by James  McDevitt
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What a beautiful read this was. I fell in love with TJ and Smitty throughout the book and loved their developing relationship. I really liked that the book was split in to different parts and got an insight in to the past and the pre" Read more of this review »
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"Some books you enjoy and some will stick with you for a lifetime. This is the latter. I love a war time historical fiction and this had incredible detail whilst out at war but also this incredible romance that was woven throughout. Absolutely incredi" Read more of this review »
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The Broken Mirror by William A. Stephens Jr.
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I picked up The Broken Mirror expecting another veteran memoir. It ended up being something much more personal.

William Stephens Jr. doesn’t try to make himself look like a hero. In fact, one of the book’s biggest strengths is how willing he is to sho
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The Sunflower Experience by Rhonda Mumby
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Between The Lines by Natalie Halloran
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What an incredible debut. I love the dialogue and the spice, it's authentic. Between the Lines is a tale of love, redemption, and strength. It's a slow burn that keeps you wanting to turn the pages late at night when you should be sleeping. It's an i ...more
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