The Long Walk

A war may end in silence—but the journey home echoes forever. Samuel James has survived the last battle of the Civil War, but victory means nothing in a land where the smoke still lingers and the dead outnumber the living. With no orders, no pay, and no clear road ahead, he sets off through the scarred heart of Georgia, heading north toward the mountains of home. Haunted by what he’s seen and burdened by what he’s done, Samuel walks through the ruins of a broken country—past looters, lost souls, and wary strangers—each step pulling him farther from the soldier he was, and closer to the man he hopes to be. But home isn’t just a place. It’s memory, family, and the chance to start again. The Long Walk Home is a powerful and poetic journey through the American South in the shadow of war. With quiet grace and unforgettable characters, this novel explores the cost of conflict, the weight of survival, and the healing found in soil, sweat, and forgiveness. Perfect for fans of Cormac McCarthy, Charles Frazier’s Cold Mountain, and Kristen Hannah’s The Nightingale.