It's Been 150 Years but the Civil War Captivates Us

I believe there are more books written and read about the American Civil War than any other period in U.S. history. I know that I have long been fascinated by some of the more...unique elements of the conflict - cross-dressing soldiers, homosexuality among the troops, what exhausted men were forced to forage for food (using acorns to make faux coffee, eating the leather from the belts and shoes), and the advances in medicine (some physicians had never seen so much anatomy before in their lives).


Maybe that is why Jeff Mann's duology, Purgatory and Salvation are such successful books. Jeff did his research but also remembered fiction readers demand characters we can relate to and care for. A Confederate officer with regrets about the war's violence. A Union soldier captured and at the mercy of the enemy. Can war strip away humanity? These gay historical romances are rich in detail and engaging reads.

For this week we're offering a special deal on Purgatory - $12 - and Salvation - $9. Just click on the covers to go directly to the product page.

Salvation won the Lambda Literary Award for Best Gay Romance. Jeff's very proud of this achievement as you can see below: