Ghostly Bugles – #NewRelease #Giveaway @LoneStarLit @knightml_author

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Ghostly Bugles is a fictional re-creation of the Alamo story, rich in historical detail with a unique paranormal element. The narrative combines elements of the traditional storyline with contemporary efforts to “Re-imagine the Alamo.” The dual timelines balance our understanding of this world-renowned event and provide new perspective and appreciation for the courage and sacrifice of everyone involved – Texian and Tejano defenders and Mexican soldiers.

 

 

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MAX L. KNIGHT was born in Panama and grew up in the Canal Zone and in San Antonio, Texas, where he and his wife reside. In addition to degrees from Texas A&M University and Campbell University, Max served twenty-four years in the United States Army (1973-1997), retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

 

He became the first Alamo Docent in 2004, but the tragic events of 9/11 compelled him to reactivate his security clearance and, when the approval finally came through, he returned to work in support of U.S. Counterintelligence operations. A stage IV throat cancer diagnosis in 2014 abruptly ended that phase of his life, and he turned to writing to help him get through the chemo, radiation, and surgeries. Max is currently cancer free.

 

His other works include Silver Taps, Palo Duro, and Tarnished Brass.

 

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Regardless of where you attend school in the United States, everyone learns about the famed Battle of the Alamo. I went to school in New Mexico, and it was in our history textbooks. But the account shared in this book from Mr. Knight gives an insider’s view of the events leading up to, during, and after the battle that took so many lives but changed the course of history.

Told through the POV of a character simply known as The Old Man, the author gives the reader insight into not only the events but the emotions surrounding hard decisions that had to be made by the leaders, Travis, Crockett, and Bowie.
The Old Man has dreams, sees visions, and knows things he shouldn’t know in modern-day times about what really happened during this thirteen-day siege that changed the history of Texas forever.
Could it be that he was there? From the detailed accounts, my vote goes that way, but I am a believer in past lives and reincarnation, so maybe that makes it easier for me to embrace the idea.

This message from the author is so profoundly enlightening:
“History is not static. The same interpretation or conceptualization of individuals and events doesn’t pass the test of time. Our thoughts on a topic or person and our understanding of them change as we evolve as a society.”

In this book, the author lets us see the flaws of each of the leaders. He also showed us the conflicts they faced amongst themselves. While Bowie faced declining health, Crockett and Travis were often at odds over defense tactics. Crockett attempted to keep the morale among the troops. He’d aligned himself with Texas and brought Tennessee volunteers with him. Travis, a well-learned orator, had political aspirations. And Bowie was a famous hunter, most well-known for the Bowie knife.
The Mexican President, Santa Anna was perhaps the most flawed, as his heartless cruelty shown toward the handful of survivors of the battle verifies.

A story that tugged at my heartstrings was that of a young boy with a bugle, innocently tending a herd of goats when Santa Anna forced him to join his army. And for the simple reason that he had a bugle. It didn’t matter that the boy couldn’t play a single note. The Mexican president needed bugles to sound when he gave the order to advance.

Throughout the recount of this siege, this author lets us see behind the scenes. He gives us a glimpse of what truly happened. Then, the efforts to restore and preserve the Alamo are also highlighted.
At the end of the book, the author reveals that he was the first docent at the Alamo when that program was established over twenty years ago. If you are a history buff, regardless of whether you are a Texan, you will enjoy this author’s detailed account of the famed Battle of the Alamo. It is well-written and easy to follow.