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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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A Walk Among Heroes

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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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Published on December 09, 2025 17:25 • Tags: a-walk-among-heroes, historical-fiction, james-mcdevitt, military-fiction, veterans, war-novels, wwii-fiction

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Brimstone (Fae & Alchemy, #2)

by Callie Hart (Goodreads Author)

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