Chariots in the Smoke

The Appomattox Saga #9

by Gilbert Morris

David Rocklin enlists in the Confederate army to impress a young woman, but his aspirations crumble when he realizes he does not have the courage to be a soldier. Afraid for his life, David runs away from the army, only to face deteriorating health. When doctors are unable to diagnose his problem, he decides that it would be better to die quickly in battle than slowly of disease. He returns to battle and becomes a hero--surviving the assaults he hoped would kill him. Soon after, David finds his illness was the result of the guilt he felt for deserting. Will he have the courage to continue as a hero, or will he shrink from battle again?

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Civil War, Christian, Historical

350 pages, Paperback

First published January 7, 1997

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Darlene Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

David Rocklin enlists in the Confederate army to impress a young woman, but his aspirations crumble when he realizes he does not have the courage to be a soldier. Afraid for his life, David runs away from the army, only to face deteriorating health. When doctors are unable to diagnose his problem, he decides that it would be better to die quickly in battle than slowly of disease. He returns to battle and becomes a hero--surviving the assaults he hoped would kill him. Soon after, David finds his illness was the result of the guilt he felt for deserting. Will he have the courage to continue as a hero, or will he shrink from battle again?

[Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loving this series.

[Eric Coop · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading several books of Morris' "House of Winslow" series, I had high hopes for Appomattox Saga. Considering that the first book I picked up was the 9th in the overall series, I think I did well and was very pleased by the reading.
Needless to say, Appomattox follows a family through the Civil War. While I wish I had started with the first book and am currently reading the second, I can't complain about how Morris presents his characters nor can I complain about how he chooses to portray the historical figures of the time. Moreover, as one who holds a degree in history, I can appreciate Morris' use of time, place, and event to tell his story. Further, I enjoy seeing the direction of his character development and relationships with historical figures.
Overall, I would recommend this series highly.

[Faith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Does david have what it take to win a southern girl's heart?