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From award-winning author of Chariots in the Sky, author Larry Freeland pens "Legacy of Honor: The Descendants."

An enthralling military novel and multigenerational war saga, The Descendents immerses readers in the valor and sacrifice of the McCormick family across 20th-century battlefields. This gripping historical fiction, the culminating book of the Legacy of Honor trilogy, follows three American brothers -- Alan, Lee, and Scott -- whose unwavering commitment to duty and family defines their lives amid the Army and Navy's most harrowing conflicts.

Alan, the eldest, commands an Infantry Company in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War, leading his men through brutal jungle combat in the A Shau Valley, including the ferocious battle for Hamburger Hill. Lee, a skilled U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, braves perilous missions, from Vietnam's skies to the First Gulf War's deserts, embodying courage under fire. Scott, the youngest, serves in the Army along South Korea's DMZ during the Vietnam era before joining the CIA, undertaking covert operations across the Middle East. Bound by a proud military lineage, the brothers' patriotism shines, yet they grapple with the moral complexities of war, as Scott reflects: "What happens if my sense of right in the moment clashes with others' judgment after the fact?"

From Vietnam's jungles to Middle Eastern sands, this powerful saga of brotherhood, honor, and resilience captures the McCormick family's sacrifices. Freeland's vivid prose, steeped in military history, contrasts the brothers' receptions -- Alan's cold homecoming from Vietnam against Lee's heroic welcome from the Gulf. This novel isn't just a war story; it's a testament to survival, family, and an enduring military legacy.

The Descendants is a must-read for readers who enjoy...

• Legacy of Honor - Book One - The Patriarch and Book Two - The Air Warrior, the first and second novels in the series that covers World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the beginning of the Vietnam War

• Freeland's debut novel Chariots in the Sky, a Vietnam War novel

• Nonstop, page-turning action, adventure and romance, combined with historically accurate events

• 20th Century historical fiction, military fiction, family sagas, and series books where the journey continues in trilogy form

• Gifts for military and war history buffs who enjoy epic battle scenes

• Creative nonfiction that includes real history with great military heroes of our time

• Books by best-seller authors like Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque, and The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman.

Available in paperback and Kindle ebook.

Editorial Reviews

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

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

"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

"The Descendants 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

"... a remarkable novel! It reads like three books, each part being an incredible and standalone story." - M. Niland
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  • Publication Date: February 10, 2025
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  • Print Length: 401 Pages
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