Reconciled

 RECONCILED - hailed as a MASTERPIECE. The narrative races toward both an unsettling and beautiful conclusion. The major characters cross paths, and the battles explode across the pages. Thoroughly researched, over forty real historical persons are interlaced within the powerful epic. The battles of Elkhorn Tavern (Pea Ridge)and Pittsburg Landing (Shiloh) are centerpieces of the narrative. 
Sara is in the midst of battle, always aware that marauder B.F. Richards is searching to exact his revenge and lust for her. How will Richards involve himself in the lives of all the characters?
Cyntha and her brother, Anthony, are at Elkhorn Tavern and find themselves captured in war's clutches. The war forces itself inside the tavern, where Cyntha and Anthony join the ailing freeman, Reynolds, in caring for the multitude of wounded. Will Cyntha ever find solace for what she believes is her husband's dead soul?
Will the Texas scouts Ben and Paul survive the plowshare of war?
Generals and colonels from both sides vie valiantly for victory. The battles sway back and forth.
Joseph's memory is returning. How will he fare in the midst of battle and intrigue?
Constance and Reverend Felder strive to find a new life together. Will they prevail when facing a madman and a rabid dog?
Lucas Reeder, Sara's father, is joined by Dred Workman in their plot to assassinate President Lincoln. Will their plans succeed?

The action, romance, and tension mount in the conclusion of the Asunder Trilogy -RECONCILED

Curt Locklear is an award-winning author, historian, teacher, editor, and public speaker. He has presented to thousands across America.He plays his guitar and banjo and enlivens the presentation with songs, stories and jokes.
 
His banjo picking is featured on the hit Texas PBS TV show, "The Daytripper."
 
He is a historian of elements of the Civil War.
 
He is related to the first wing-walker, Ormer Locklear. His father, Jack Locklear, trained a horse in the Kentucky Derby. His mother was a librarian. His heritage is Southern and Northern.
 
Curt grew up in Brady, Texas, and in Austin, and now lives in The Woodlands, Texas.
 
As a youngster, he helped his father, who trained thoroughbred race horses. Curt mucked horse stalls, loaded and unloaded hay bales, fed and hot-walked the horses, herded cattle and raised sheep. He plucked chickens and stretched barbed wire fence.
 
He received his Bachelor's Degree in English and History and taught and coached.
 
He obtained his Master's Degree and became a principal. He taught, at one time or another, grades four through twelve, directed one act plays and competitive literary events, and taught chess to students.
 
He has won short story awards, and his three published novels are rated 5 Stars - highest rating. ASUNDER, A NOVEL OF THE CIVIL WAR is praised by best selling authors.
 SPLINTERED (ASUNDER 2) took FIRST PLACE in the 2018 International Laramie Awards. 
The just released third novel, RECONCILED has been hailed as a masterpiece of storytelling.
 
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