About this book
John Fox Jr.'s The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come plunges listeners into the rugged Bluegrass and mountain hollows of Kentucky, where coming-of-age and Civil War collide in a vivid work of historical fiction. Follow the journey of Chad Buford, raised among shepherds and thrust into a world of honor, rivalry, and divided loyalties as the nation fractures into blue and gray. Evocative prose paints backcountry landscapes, village life, and the thunder of war—featuring guerrilla raids, Morgan’s Men, courtroom trials, and the wrenching choices that pit brother against brother.
Rooted in post‑Civil War memory and Appalachian tradition, the novel explores themes of identity, duty, love, and the costs of violence while capturing late 19th‑century Kentucky social life and the shadow of 1861. Fox’s narrative balances intimate character study with sweeping military and social history, offering both lyrical rural scenes and tense wartime action without spoiling the drama.
Ideal for fans of historical fiction and war stories, lovers of classic American literature, and anyone intrigued by Civil War-era Kentucky, this audiobook delivers a richly textured, emotionally resonant portrait of a nation and a young man at war with himself and his times.
