The Battle of Fort Scarlet

The Battle of Fort Scarlet is a breathtaking and intimate tale of how an unwelcome war affects lives in a small town. The all-too-real tragedy of lives lost and injustices experienced is interwoven with the ways people cope with trauma. There is romance, courts martial, and ennui as the community is stirred to frustration under siege. The narrative reflects accurately and candidly the experiences of Coastal Artillery Corps soldiers and the communities that surrounded them in the early 20th Century. This fast-paced book will be a striking read for fans of military stories, historical fiction, romance, and a good balance of action sequences and relationship-focused drama.