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Book Review By John McCoy
The Lost Regiment: Rally Cry by William R. Forstchen

On their way to fight in still another battle of the War Between the States, Union Army Col Andrew Keane and his men board a transport ship with several other passengers. They're "diverted" by a space/time warp to either an Earth of a different timeline or a very Earth-like planet where humans are bred as food for an alien race of beings.

Actually, I never quite decided who were the aliens, the "aliens" or the humans since neither may have originated in this space/time or on the planet. Col Keane, his command and she who may become his lady bring something different into this world: the unique American way of thinking and the Yankee ingenuity necessary to effectively change the lives of all they encounter -- even the aliens.

The violence is part of war and intrigue. There is also some torture. The title has much to do with the idea of "Rally 'round the flag, Boys" which was not only a song but a way of life, one which we may need in this nation again today.




Plot & Themes
Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes
Explore:
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 40 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 %

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - 40's-50's

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
Profession/status:
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an above average amount
How sensitive is this character?
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence

Setting
Earth setting: - 19th century
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
How much dialogue? - significantly more dialog than descript
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