A Chain of Thunder: A Novel of the Siege of Vicksburg (the Civil War in the West)

A Chain of Thunder by Jeff Shaara is a gripping historical fiction novel that brings to life the epic siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War.

This masterfully crafted book follows the Union army's Major General Ulysses S.

Grant and his troops as they lay siege to the fortress city, trapping soldiers and civilians alike inside an iron ring of Federal entrenchments.

With comprehensive research and intimate knowledge of the Vicksburg Campaign, Shaara weaves a panoramic portrait of men and women whose lives are forever altered by the siege.

The product is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, military strategy, or simply great storytelling.