Faded Coat of Blue

by Owen Parry
Category: "Fiction - Mystery"
Pages:368
Year of Publication:1999
Date Read:11/04/2002
Notes:The Civil War has just begun when a popular, young abolutionist is found dead just outside Union lines. Abel Jones, an officer wounded at First Bull Run, is detailed to investigate. The mystery is set in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia during the fall of 1861. It's loaded with atmosphere and historical accuracy. If you like mysteries and/or the Civil War, you'll like this book. It's the first in an ongoing series featuring Major Abel Jones.
My Rating: 8

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Review - Faded Coat of Blue

I find most mysteries to be predictable and boring. This one was predictable and interesting. The writing was excellent, and the hero is an honest Christian madly in love with his wife. But let that bide ...

Reviewed by Roger on 2003-07-23 10:35:48

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