The Cause of Darkness: A Story of the Civil War
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The Cause of Darkness: A Story of the Civil War

by John W. BeboutPublish: Sep 20, 2020Historical Fiction

Book Overview

'The Cause of Darkness' is the story of a 16-year-old boy named Teddy Miller set during the last full-year of the American Civil War. Teddy lives with his father and brother in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. They lead more-or-less normal lives even while the War rages around them. But everything changes when their farm i... s burned, and Teddy’s father is arrested and sentenced to hang for espionage. Teddy’s single-minded quest to save his father reads like a grand adventure, full of gun fights, horse chases and 19th century justice. There is even a beautiful Pinkerton detective who plays a major role in Teddy’s exploits. But nearly all the adult characters act solely in their own self-interest and few have Teddy’s welfare at heart. Left without adult guidance, Teddy takes actions to save his father which have consequences that he cannot fully comprehend; and it is the consequences of these actions that drive the novel to its conclusion. read more

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BIOGRAPHY
John W. Bebout is a poet who has been published in such literary magazines as 'The Esthetic Apostle,' 'The Paragon Press' and 'Horseshoes & Hand Grenades,' among others. 'The Cause of Darkness' is his first novel and, always a poet, he has started each chapter of the book with original prose or quotes, which give... the book a lyrical quality rarely found in historical fiction.

In a former life, Bebout was a scientist who authored/coauthored more than two-dozen juried, technical articles. Bebout has lived in Virginia for more than 30 years. It is, he says, "A place where romance and adventure are as pervasive as honeysuckle growing on a fence line." read more

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Book Awards and Achievements

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  • eLit Bronze Medal Winner for Histroical Fiction
    2021

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Book Detail
Title The Cause of Darkness: A Story of the Civil War
Author John W. Bebout
ASIN B087NW9MKV
Publish Date 20, Sep 2020
Language English
Page Count 202
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