Vincent

This is the story of a young Irishman, Vincent McCann, who joined the British Army at the outset of the First World War. Over a hundred years later, his son uncovered the records relating to Vincent's service and wrote the fascinating account of his trials and adventures during this conflict. Vincent never spoke of the fact that he took part in the war, or that he spent the duration on the Western Front, hence the subtitle, The Long Silence.

The author, Derek McCann lives in Southern California with his wife Terry and their grandson Dillon. He retired from the merchant marine after a fifty-two-year career as ship's officer and later captain. He holds a batchelor's degree in Nautical Science and a master's degree in business studies. When not writing, he enjoys his hobby as a licensed ham radio operator.Simon McCann, grandson of Vincent, did the illustrations and cover for the book. After serving two tours in Iraq with the army, he completed a Master of Arts degree at University of Texas. He currently works as an illustrator and lives with his wife in Maryland.