Alison Reeger Cook

A Gathering of Eagles

Fiction

“Reminiscent of war-themed classics, such as Hemingway's [A] Farewell to Arms and Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago, Dr. Walton Young's A Gathering of Eagles is a striking story of how war never truly ends for a soldier, whether it is across the ocean or at home. Dr. Young has historical figures interact with his fictional characters, depicting both with honesty and emotional resonance. Familiar themes--feuding families, forbidden romance, haunting memories, pining for lost simple pleasures--are interwoven with a crisp pace and unique voice. It is clear when an author is passionate about what he/she writes, and that energy carries over to readers, making them as enthralled in the story as the author is. A Gathering of Eagles is such a novel.”