Shadow of His Wings

This is a great story! All four major characters are strong and interesting. Rooney Smith is adorable. I wanted only the best for her as she struggled to find a better life for herself and her younger brother. Lowell Rocklin (Clay's third son)is intense--like all Rocklin men, and his story is equally fascinating as he is forced to find a new place in the world due to the loss of his leg. Rena Rocklin (Lowell's younger sister) continues to seek security after losing her mother (in the last book of the Saga) and finds help from a new friend, Josh Yancy (Melora's younger brother). Josh has his own battle to fight--low self-esteem and chronic stuttering, but Rena helps him as he helps her and we see the start of a delightful, new relationship. Historically, the book shows the role of balloons and the cavalry in the Civil War, along with the terrible suffering caused by gruesome wounds. I am always impressed by Gilbert Morris' knowledge of history and the way he presents it to his readers. I truly enjoyed this book.

This sixth book of the Appomattox Saga continues the story of the Rocklin family. This book has a great plot and even better characters. You fall in love with the Rocklin family over and over as you read each book of the series. This one is no different. This book contains an event that every reader has been waiting for since the first book, and you will want to read it again and again to make sure it really happened. Have fun reading number six. I know I did. :)