Army Days

by Stuart G. Yates

It's the early days of the American Civil War, and Reuben Cole is serving as a scout in the Union Army.

Posted to a remote fort, the Army of the Potomac, under General McClellan, is attempting an ambitious assault on confederate positions, in the hopes of turning their flank and bringing the war to a swift end. Cole is assigned to track down a ruthless bunch of raiders, hell-bent on killing as many of the Northern Blues as they can.

But when personal tragedy strikes, Cole will need to take his first steps on the path that will transform him into the hardened, uncompromising man he is to become, and to learn the lessons that will keep him alive through the hardships that await.

194 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 3, 2021

About the author

My first published book 'Cold Hell in Darley Dene' (written as Glenn Stuart) was the culmination of years of trying to get myself into print. Back in 1979 I submitted a novel to a publisher, and in 2009 Darley Dene was accepted. Thirty years of honing my skills, and learning a lot about the world. If I had the chance, I'd almost certainly re-write all of my books, improve them, make them more solid, because the more we write, the better we get.This is what has happened to 'Darley Dene'. It's now available as 'Lament for Darley Dene', re-written and improved. Soon, you will find the same with 'The Pawnbroker', a horror story which I am sure many out there will enjoy.
My current day-job is being a teacher, a job I love. Without it I would not be able to continue to write; it also gives me a wealth of characters and so many ideas. The bills get paid too!
I write now as Stuart G Yates in a range of genres. Unflinching is my best-selling Western, but if you like historical fiction, thrillers or spine-tingling horror, I am sure I have a title for you.
For the moment, I live in Spain, which is not so wonderful as people try to make out, and I would dearly love to return to Old Blighty, find a little cottage and write full time. Or the Philippines and be with my fiance, marry her, find happiness. Dreams, but dreams that I am trying very hard to make true. Afterall, it's dreaming what writers do best...don't they?

Reviews

[See · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot action and adventure

The Civil War is raging and Rueben Cole is in the thick of it. Reuben comes across many atrocities that come with war, and in the process he loses a little of his own humanity.

[Rick Farlee · Rating 5 out of 5]

CIVIL WAR NOVEL

This book takes you half way through the war and exposes Reuben to the wickedness of this world…. Good storyline and RECOMMENDED.

[August Bick Jr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Cole sure did grow up quick and hard. Looking forward to the next chapter. Thanks