About this book
Shades of the Wilderness by Joseph Alexander Altsheler plunges listeners into the smoke, strain, and stubborn courage of the Civil War as young Harry Kenton and his friends navigate retreat, duty, and the brutal crucible of combat.
The seventh volume in Altsheler’s Civil War series continues the Southern-side narrative begun in The Star of Gettysburg, following Harry from the retreat after Gettysburg to a brief interlude in Richmond and into the bloody encounters of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania, culminating in the trench warfare before Petersburg and Robert E. Lee’s defiant stand. This historical fiction and adventure novel blends vivid war stories with themes of loyalty, leadership, coming of age, and the human cost of conflict, all grounded in the real campaigns of 1864. Altsheler’s meticulous period detail and cinematic battle scenes bring strategy, fear, and camaraderie to life without sacrificing the story’s moral complexity.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction, military adventure, and Civil War enthusiasts, this audiobook offers immersive storytelling and a compelling portrait of men tested by war. Listen for gripping battlefield drama, authentic historical texture, and a character-driven tale that balances action with heart.
