John Jack McGuire’s ‘Joining Up’ gives readers a fascinating take on the American Civil War
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Lovers of historical fiction will find themselves completely enthralled with Jack McGuire’s Joining Up, a
powerfully moving story about two teenage boys living during the United
States Civil War. Accurately portraying both the desperation and the
bravery of the two main characters and the realities of the Civil War
itself, screenwriter McGuire draws upon factual events to weave a tale
that will reach readers, no matter their age.
Bobby
and Will are teenagers who have never had it easy. Facing mistreatment
and misery at the hands of the dreadful headmaster at St. John’s
Orphanage, Bobby and Will opt to run away and find their futures
elsewhere. That “elsewhere” turns out to be in the ranks of Brooklyn’s
Red Legged Devils of the 14th
Regiment. The boys’ adventure takes them all the way to Pennsylvania,
driven by the heroism and valor of the legendary Fourteenth. When they
finally don their Union Blues, they become a part of America’s rich
history, as the famous Battle of Gettysburg is on the horizon, and the
Confederacy and the Union are about to meet in a way that will never be
forgotten.
A
Civil War buff, author McGuire lends his knowledge and expertise to the
details of the story, creating fictionalized conversations between
actual historical figures that shine a new and unique light on the
events of the Civil War itself. His protagonists, Bobby and Will,
though born and raised during one of America’s most iconic eras,
transfer easily to readers, as their courageous longing to serve their
country reflects that of so many young men and women today.
Joining Up is free on Kindle on April 24th!
John Jack McGuire
John
Jack McGuire is a history major and screenwriter, whose fascination
with the Civil War began early. Growing up within view of the 14th Regiment Armory, he became eager to learn more about the Civil War, and eventually found the inspiration for Joining Up.
Visit John’s website at http://jackmcguireweebly.com/
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