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American Achilles
A Novel of the South and the Great War
Introduction
The year is 1917. Europe’s disastrous 3-year war has drawn America into its fiery vortex. The Clayton family, like many in the country, is torn and at odds with the looming involvement. Discover this rich and moving portrayal of a Southern family during the tragic madness of WW1.
About the Book
American Achilles is the sequel to American Janus in the Southern Warrior Series. It continues the story of the Claytons, a proud, multi-generational North Carolina family. Follow their triumphs, trials, and heartbreak during The Great War both at home and overseas on the Western Front.
Story Highlights
The story follows the lives of four individuals. Noah Clayton, a captain in the U.S. Army who must train and lead the next troops for deployment to Europe; Jefferson Silver, a Black man fleeing north who enlists in the Harlem Hellfighters upon his arrival in New York; Tee Moser, who follows in his father’s footsteps and succumbs to the temptations of easy riches; and Emma Clayton, a passionate advocate for women’s suffrage, is chosen as one of the "Hello Girls" translating messages at the front between the U.S. and French armies.
Conclusion
American Achilles is a rich and moving portrayal of a southern family during a momentous time in American history. It brings life to the tragic madness of the First World War and its horrific struggle in the trenches and infamous "no-man’s land".
