About The Fourth of July Series
The Fourth of July is a trilogy of books by Kevin Yaney. Book one: A Call to Arms follows George and Chester as they join the Indiana 19th Volunteer Regiment, part of the famed Iron Brigade. This group of volunteers encounters some of the most intense fighting in the eastern theater of the war. As they enlist, they meet and are befriended by Reverend James Franklin Turner, a radical abolitionist who has joined the Union cause to see an end to slavery. The three of them are recruited to cross the enemy lines and spy on the Confederates. Along the way, they encounter much more than just the espionage they have been sent to conduct. Reverend Turner takes advantage of this clandestine operation to conduct his own private war.
If you enjoy historical fiction, this Civil War novel will take you to the fronts of some of the most significant battles of the war. It will also take you behind the curtain of spy networks and the freedom movement that continued in earnest during the war.
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The Fourth of July
Book 1: A Call to Arms
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On the night of July 4, 1861, two teenage boys slipped from their homes in Delaware County, Indiana. George McLain and Chester Gerber made their way to Muncie, where they jumped a train bound for Indianapolis. The next morning, they found themselves on the grounds of the state Capitol along with hundreds of other men volunteering to join the Union army.
George left a letter telling his mother that he and Chester had left to join the Union effort against the rebels in the opening days of the Civil War. Now, 60 years later, George’s aged mother, Louisa, pulls out this letter and reads it just as she has each July 4th since that day.
About the Author
Kevin Yaney is a businessman and writer from Noblesville, Indiana. His fascination with American history, his own family lineage and engaging storytelling has resulted in the Fourth of July trilogy. These books represent the third, fourth and fifth books he has published.
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Kevin Yaney is the author of The Fourth of July trilogy, historical fiction novels set during the war and chronicling the trials and tribulations of two Indiana brothers involved in the war and their widowed mother. He speaks to groups about Indiana's involvement in the Civil War and incorporates local history into all of his talks.
Upcoming Speaking Events in 2025
Join Kevin Yaney as he speaks about the Civil War at these events
Feb 15, 9:00 a.m. - Honor Flight meeting at Barrington of Carmel, 1335 S Guilford Rd, Carmel, IN 46032
Feb 26, 10:00 a.m. - International Women Indiana (IWI) meeting at the John Hensel Government Center, 10701 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46280
The storyline was captivating. The back and forth and following up with each of the main characters was well done. I have been to the 22 major battlefields of the Civil War. All the back and forth in Virginia, the trip to Andersonville brings back many fond memories of my trips there.
Every high school and college student should be required to read the introduction to your books. Excellent books!
Well written and researched.
Your program was A+, and highly informational and educational. Your presentation pacing was spot-on and the amount of information covered was excellent. Your engagement of all ages that attended is to be commended, as was your recognition of the military veterans in the group.
I really enjoyed the event! You are an excellent speaker with great knowledge to share. I like how you engaged and included your audience and captured the attention of the kids as well.
OUTSTANDING presentation! Thank you so much for being with our group today.
Veterans Day walking tour at Crownland Cemetery
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Civil War Veterans Walking Tour at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville, Indiana. Here are some photos of the event.
Thank you to the Hamilton County Civil War Roundtable for allowing me to speak about local veterans of the Civil War.
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The Fourth of July
Book 1: A Call to Arms
The Fourth of July
Book 2: Sifting Out the Hearts of Men
The Fourth of July
Book 3: My Brother's Keeper
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Spies, slave-runners and two brothers' struggle to survive the war
The Fourth of July is a Civil War trilogy that will have you turning pages to see what will happen next
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