The Spring of Valor

by Fred Grove

Estranged from his family due to his decision to join the Union militia, Daniel Wade, recovering from a war injury, returns home only to discover that a gang of vicious outlaws have taken the entire town hostage, forcing him to once again engage in battle. Reprint.

304 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2003

About the author

Fred Grove (born Frederick Herridge (July 4, 1913 – September 2008) was a Native American author and winner of five prestigious "Spur Awards" from Western Writers of America for his western novels.

Reviews

[D. E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

An FG Novel About the Early Years of the Civil War and the Conclusion

FG has penned a novel about the year before the Civil War started up and including the end of the war. One young man out off joining as long as he could and then joined the Union Army. He served with distinction and while doing so met the love of his life. The young man fought thru the war and lived to talk about the people he knew. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read and very well written. The story had some unexpected turns. Even though it is a work of fiction, I really enjoyed learning about the civil war through the eyes of the characters.

[Malia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly engrossing.