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Paladin

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5. I think Jeff Shaara's historical novels are very worthwhile.

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sun Aug 26, 2018, 01:24 PM

Aug 2018

It seems to me that his father's "Gods And Generals" has attained somewhat of a cult following over the years---and I say that as an admirer of that fine book. Yet and still, I believe Jeff Shaara's works are better than 90% of the wartime fiction we see coming out, these days. Just my opinion.

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C-SPAN interviewed Jeff Shaara - Historical fiction [View all] left-of-center2012 Mar 2018 OP

Headline wrong; Michael Shaara is the father Bradshaw3 Mar 2018 #1

Thanks. Fixed it. left-of-center2012 Mar 2018 #2

The only novel the father, Michael ever wrote PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2018 #3

I agree. argyl Aug 2018 #4

I think Jeff Shaara's historical novels are very worthwhile. Paladin Aug 2018 #5