The following review for SCARRED A Civil War Novel of Redemption appeared in The Civil War Monitor. Scarred is Michael Kenneth Smith’s emotional, fast-paced sequel to his debut Civil War novel Home Again. At the end of his first book,…

December 22, 1864 A thin layer of clouds glowed silver and the nearly full moon provided enough light to see the opposing earthworks to the west. Goma vigorously rubbed the scars on his wrists trying to increase circulation. The light…

“Home Again” has been selected by Indie Reader as one of their best books published in 2014. Check it out:  http://indiereader.com/2014/12/irs-best-books-2014.”

Foreward Reviews will judge the best books published in 2014.  “Home Again” will be judged in two categories: War and Military plus Historical fiction.  Results will be announced in April 2015.

    Home Again By Michael Kenneth Smith       IR Verdict: What makes this story unique is the structure of the book, along with the author’s well defined characters, giving an honest look at war and the not quite grown men…

‘Home Again’ reminds us of its (Civil War’s) horrors but gives honor to those who served in it,” (James Burt, Foreward Clarion Reviews.)

“Smith has done his homework, ‘Home Again’ chronicles many famous battles during the Civil War…” (James Burt, Foreward Clarion Reviews.)

“Smith keeps his prose tidy and his characters humane…” (James Burt, Foreward Clarion Reviews).