He is a writer and actor, known for north and south, north and south, book i 1985 and the bastard 1978. This is a very realistic book with very believeable characters. The kent family chronicles is a historical fiction series by american author john jakes. Love and war dragonlance, a 1987 anthology of dragonlance fantasy short stories. Love and war was filmed for television by abc, 1986. The kent family chronicles began in 1974 with the bastard and lasted eight novels until the americans in 1979. John jakes has 191 books on goodreads with 259156 ratings. The north and south trilogy ebook by john jakes author, isbn. Jakes does a masterful job of wrapping a fine fiction story of two families one in the north and one in the south throughout the war. The books follows the kent family, beginning prior to the american revolution. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. It is a rather long story but well worth the time reading it. Under pseudonym william ard give me this woman, monarch derby, ct, 1962.
The history books can tell us much about the trauma of war, but for those who prefer the emotional truths that can be conveyed by a good novel, here are 10 classic stories of the us civil war. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Love and war north and south book 2 book summary and study. Any fan of north and south will enjoy love and war. American dreams by john jakes nook book ebook barnes. He is the creator of the legendary eightvolume of the kent family chronicles, the main and hazard families of the north and south trilogy, and the crowns of chicago, germanamericans whose stories interweave the history of the twentieth century in homeland and its sequel, american dreams. Johns county convention center as part of the florida heritage book festival and writers conference sept. I have yet to come across a list that includes john jakes 1984 novel, love and war. The fact that at over pages i did not want the end to come is testament to that. First edition love and war hardcover by john jakes 1984 john jakes on. Isbn 9780736627849 9780736627849 books on tape, inc. Now on the first day of the week cometh mary magdalene early, while it was yet dark, unto the tomb, and seeth the stone taken away from the tomb. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with.
His work includes the highly acclaimed kent family chronicles series and the north and south trilogy. He is also the author of the kent family chronicles. Jakes, john william 1932william ard, alan payne, jay scotland. John jakes audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks.
A special threeinone edition of john jakes north and. I found myself laboring to read this 2nd book in this classic american civil war trilogy series. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. John william jakes takoder poznat i po pseudonimu jay scotland, chicago, 31. John jakes has written masterpieces in north and south and love and war. Jakes was born and raised in charleston, west virginia. John jakes does a great job with the civil war and the family events i hated to lose some of the main characters but all great things have to come to an end with the end of the war and the start of the rebuild of mont royal and charles trying to find his way with his new life and his new love this should be a great way to start the third book. John jakes, the author of the kent family chronicles, the.
In john jakes s unmatched style, north and south launches a trilogy that captures the fierce passions of a country at the precipice of disaster. Sep 21, 20 its been an eightdecade journey for bestselling writer of historical fiction john jakes, from his hometown of chicago to ohio, to hilton head, s. His writings mostly include the american historical fiction and family saga. A graphic, fastpaced amalgam of good, evil, love, lust, war, violence, and americana. Discount prices on books by john jakes, including titles like conan the barbarian. He received a doctorate of ministry and was the founder and senior pastor of the temple of faith ministries in charleston for sixteen years. John jakes is an american author of historical fiction including historical romance and western fiction as well as science fiction and fantasy.
Descended from a soldier of the virginia continental line who fought in the american revolution, jakes is one of todays most distinguished authors of historical fiction. Using his wellcrafted collection of characters, jakes tells the story of the war and its nuanced undertones in such a way that the reader cannot help but push forward, curious about how history and fiction will intermingle successfully. John jakes books list of books by author john jakes. The main and hazard families clash on and off the civil war s battlefields as they grapple with the violent realities of a divided nationamericas master storyteller continues his reign with love and war, a story steeped in passion and betrayal. No excuses corrie ten boom t d jakes terry eckersley. John jakes is a noted american writer who was born in 1932 in chicago, illinois. With open road medias ebook publication of fourteen titles by john jakes, you can now download and discover richly compelling historical novels, including the wellloved north and south trilogy. Ive gotten a manchild from the lord, and the bible says, and the implication is here, and dont let this pass you by. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Sixty four titles in totalyou pick your books, you pay what you want. Td jakes run after your destiny the gospel of saint john chapter number 20.
John jakes is the bestselling author of charleston, the kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, on secret service, california gold, homeland, and american dreams. Craving a good summer saga, steeped in american history. Part two of the epic north and south trilogy the north and south trilogy book 2 ebook. See all books authored by john jakes, including north and south, and love and war, and more on. The journey pays off this week when jakes will be named a florida literary legend at the florida heritage book festival and writers conference in st.
The main and hazard families clash on and off the civil war s battlefields as they grapple with the violent realities of a divided nation. Following that, he worked in the advertising while writing on the side and in 1971, moved to fulltime. Book 1 john jakes author 2012 the bastard kent family series book 1 john jakes author 2012 the bold frontier john jakes author 2012 love and war north and south trilogy series book 2 john jakes author 2012. The best of john jakes science fiction, edited by martin h. John jakes was born on march 31, 1932 in chicago, illinois, usa. An excellent history of the civil war, including side notes such as the corps of engineers struggles.
In love and war, the main and hazard families clash on and off the civil war s battlefields as they grapple with the violent realities of a divided nation. As before, the plantationowning mains of south carolina do the bulk of the suffering here. He has been married to rachel jakes since july 1951. The north and south trilogy ebook by john jakes author. The focus of the book is about two families the hazards from the north, and the mains from the south.
John jakes is the bestselling author of the kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, and the crown family saga. Artikelen van john jakes koop je eenvoudig online bij. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The book begins on the onset of the american civil war. With the confederate and union armies furiously fighting, the oncesteadfast bond between the main and hazard families continues to be tested. John jakes will receive the florida literary legend award at a banquet at 6 p. John william jakes born march 31, 1932 is an american writer, best known for american historical fiction. Woman, thou art loosed healing the wounds of the past t. The main and hazard families clash on and off the civil wars battlefields as they grapple with the violent realities of. John jakes is the author of short stories, plays and novels, including the ambitious and brilliantly researched international bestseller, the north and south trilogy north and south, love and war and heaven and hell. Under pseudonym alan payne this will slay you, ace books new york, ny, 1958. Love and war north and south by john jakes 9781480528659. Read the north and south trilogy north and south, love and war, and heaven and hell by john jakes available from rakuten kobo. One can almost believe these two families did exist.
John jakes john jakes is the acknowledged contemporary master of the family saga. First edition love and war hardcover by john jakes 1984. The series was written to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the declaration of independence. The civil war has ended, but the hazards and mains have. He is the creator of the legendary eightvolume kent family chronicles, the main and hazard families of the north and south trilogy, and the crowns of chicago, germanamericans whose stories interweave the history of the twentieth century in homeland and its.
Following that, he worked in the advertising while writing on the side and in. The first two volumes were made into a highly successful television miniseries. Jun 30, 2000 john jakes is the bestselling author of charleston, the kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, on secret service, california gold, homeland, and american dreams. Woman, thou art loosed healing the wounds of the past. Massive, lusty, highly readablea graphic, fastpaced amalgam of good, evil, love, lust, war, violence, and americana. The saga tells the story of the enduring friendship between orry main of south carolina and george hazard of pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the united states military academy at west point but later find themselves and their families. Love and war by john jakes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The sorrow of lost love, the elation of love found, the horror of mans inhumanity to man and the tragedy of war are stunningly told in love and war. First edition love and war hardcover by john jakes 1984 hardcover january 1, 1984 by john jakes author 5.
Jun 01, 2000 love and war in absolutely no way romaticizes the events of the war. North and south, the first book in jakes s celebrated civil war trilogy, was published in 1982, love and war in 1984, and the concluding volume, heaven and hell in 1987. Love and war is the second book of the john jakes, north and south series. The hazards and the mains the first fatal shot fired at fort sumte. His civil war trilogy, north and south, has sold millions of copies worldwide. Love and war cornell novel, a 1992 novel based on the tv series doctor who.
Its sequel, an adaptation of love and war called north and south. Below is a list of john jakes kent family chronicles books in order of when they were first released which is also their chronological order. Perhaps my biggest complaint with john jakes north and south book series is the overwhelming number of characters that inhabit his novels. John jakes is the acknowledged contemporary master of the family saga. John jakes is regarded as one of todays most distinguished writers of historical fiction. California gold was published in 1989, and 1993 saw publication of, the first of a new cycle of novels about a. He is the creator of the legendary eightvolume kent family chronicles, the main and hazard families of the north and south trilogy, and the crowns of chicago, germanamericans whose stories interweave the history of the twentieth century in homeland and its sequel, american dreams. In the mid1980s, i was hooked on the television adaptation versions of jakes characters. Read love and war by john jakes available from rakuten kobo. North and south, love and war, and heaven and hell. Read the north and south trilogy online by john jakes books.
He was very fond of writing stories since the college days and used to sell a few to pulp magazines. Each novel in the series was a bestseller, with each novel selling over 3. There are two john jakes novels included in this humble book bundleplus 19 more authors. Jan 01, 1984 jakes continues the trilogy with an explosive sequel to north and south, in which he depicts the american civil war from many angles. From the moments before the civil war to the days after the souths surrender this book takes a close look at the mains and hazards and their trials throughout the four years. Love and war, a 1984 novel by john jakes in the north and south trilogy.
North and south is a 1980s trilogy of bestselling novels by john jakes which take place before, during, and after the american civil war. John jakes audio books at simply audiobooks simply. Part ii of jakes civil war trilogyfollowing the pre war years north and south, 1982 with over pages to cover the hazard and main families from 1861 to 1865. John jakes ebooks open road integrated media craving a good summer saga, steeped in american history. John jakes is currently considered a single author.
A list of all john jakes s series in reading order. Orry main will at last marry starcrossed love madelinebut after her octoroon secret is revealed thanks to doomed monstervillain. Jakes ministries and has promoted hundreds of conferences across the country. Americas master storyteller continues his reign with love and war, a story steeped in passion and betrayal. He is the author of the bestsellers woman, thou art loosed. The title of this book is love and war north and south and it was written by john jakes. A reader can always rely on getting from me a strong story, characters that they like and that they root for, and an accurate portrayal of.