A Journey to Manhood During the Civil War... When Nick Siler joined the Union Army, he left a world of loving family and plans for a happy future, and entered a world of physical challenges, hardship, and the horrors of war. As Nick adjusts to his new life and finds the bonds of family replaced by the fierce loyalties and deep friendships among comrades-at-arms, he feels that he will be able to survive the Civil War. But even two years of combat cannot prepare him for the unthinkable bloodbath at Gettysburg, which will take a toll on the Union Army, and on Nick personally. Overnight, the...

The Siler Saga is a combination of Allen F. Mahon's two novels, Embraced by Angels and Gone Home for Angels. It tells the story of a young man and his American Civil War experiences.

When Nick Siler joined the Union Army, he left a world of loving family and plans for a happy future, and entered a world of physical challenges, hardship, and the horrors of war. As Nick adjusts to his new life and finds the bonds of family replaced by the fierce loyalties and deep friendships among comrades-at-arms, he feels that he will be able to survive the Civil War. But even two years of combat cannot prepare him for the unthinkable bloodbath at Gettysburg, which will take a toll on the Union Army, and on Nick personally. Overnight, the wounding of a loved one and the loss of a close...

Author Allen F. Mahon takes a break from his serious writing to delve into some of the changes men deal with as they enter and navigate through their elder years. His whit and humor is as sharp as some of the subjects he attempts to explain. Mr. Mahon's take on the changes he is going through, as he moves through his sixties, is unique and a bit off beat. The title of this book should tip you off as to his approach to life. As he says in this book, "We just need to deal with all that aging throws at us with dignity, grace and a good sense of humor." If you are looking for a little laughter in...

This book is written as a prequel to my novel "Gone Home for Angels." In "Gone Home," I covered the experiences of Nicholas Siler in the American Civil War, from the battle of Gettysburg through the end of the tragic conflict. In this novel, I will cover his adventures from the onset of war up to the point where "Gone Home" begins. You will also meet civilian characters Nick encounters in "Gone Home" who played a pivotal role in his life. The story of the American immigrant is the story of America. German Americans made up the largest ethnic immigrant group to fight in the American Civil War....