Legacy of Honor - by Larry A Freeland (Paperback)

About the Book

"The Descendants" is a gripping military saga spanning Vietnam to the Gulf War. Three brothers face battles, personal trials, and covert missions, revealing the cost of duty, brotherhood, and the lasting power of family legacy.

Book Synopsis

In "Legacy of Honor: The Descendants," the McCormick family saga continues, plunging readers into the heart of 20th-century warfare. This gripping historical military fiction, written in three parts, follows Sean McCormick's three sons-Alan, Lee, and Scott-as they confront the harsh realities of war and sacrifice.

In Part 1, Alan, the eldest, leads an Infantry Company with the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. Amid brutal jungle battles, he faces the relentless toll of command.

Part 2 follows Lee, a U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, as he navigates daring missions and personal struggles, eventually participating in the First Gulf War.

In Part 3, Scott, the youngest, is drafted into the Army during the Vietnam era, stationed in South Korea, and later recruited by the CIA, where he undertakes covert missions across the Middle East.

From the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of the Middle East, The Descendants-the powerful conclusion to The Legacy of Honor trilogy-explores the courage, brotherhood, and sacrifices of the McCormick brothers. Their intertwined journeys reveal the true cost of duty, family, and legacy.

Prepare to be captivated, heartbroken, and inspired. The McCormicks' story is not just about war. It's about survival. It's about family. It's about legacy.

Review Quotes

"Freeland's command of aspects of military culture and history of American warfighting is impressive." -Kirkus Reviews

"The Decedent's careens from harrowing combat missions in Vietnam through compassionate family reunions to heartbreaking loss of loved ones in the War on Terror." -Shawn Ireland

"Larry Freeland has the unique ability to bring History alive and make it personal and real for the reader." -John Smith

"Based on actual events, the author has written a powerful story of war and family." -James Harvey

"Filled with history and human emotion, I was moved to tears as this story touches the deepest sense of admiration and gratitude for the heroes and their families who live among us." -Paulette Brown

"This book is magnificent... It is so important that we know and try to understand these conflicts in our recent history." -Regina Loveridge

"...a remarkable novel! It reads like three books, each part being an incredible and standalone story." -M. Niland

"[The Descendants] is well researched and is as educational as it is engaging."-Jameson Gregg, Georgia Author of the Year