"In this remarkable novel, John Dwyer brings the character of Stonewall Jackson to life. The colorful and paradoxical man who was both an ardent opponent of Southern slavery and a loyal defender of Southern liberty, who was both a gentle teacher of the Scriptures and a fierce master of artillery, and who was both a forthright gentleman and a wily field commander vividly comes to the fore.
Dwyer has a knack for dialog, for action, and for presenting the paradoxes of both that great age of conflict and that great man who so dominated it. He has simultaneously painted with broad brush strokes and with an eye for intricate detail.
This is a sumptuous, sprawling, and scintillating historical novel that you'll want to curl up with for many an hour. So, find a comfortable chair, put some logs on the fire, pour a big mug of hot java, and settle in for a long satisfying read with John Dwyer and Stonewall Jackson."
--George Grant
Best-selling author of Grand Illusions
"John J. Dwyer makes one of the great heroes of American history accessible to modern readers. In Dwyer's novel, we encounter not only the hero of Virginia, but a also a variety of richly drawn characters--black and white, north and south, slave and free--who formed his inner circle."
--Patrick McGuigan
Nationally syndicated columnist, editorial page editor, The Daily Oklahoman
"Stonewall is truly a fascinating figure and Dwyer's novel explores him beautifully!"
--Bodie and Brock Thoene Best-selling authors
"How do I know there's a God? Because, for one thing, he keeps raising up eloquent, decisive champions of the faith: the likes of John Dwyer."
--William Murchison
Nationally-syndicated columnist, The Dallas Morning News
"In John Dwyer's Stonewall, you'll find a riveting story of war, an absorbing history, and a tender love story. But, above all, Stonewall is the story of a man who could truly lead . . . because he was a man of character."
--Penna Dexter
Co-host, nationally-syndicated Point of View Radio Talk Show
"Stonewall put me to thinking--especially in this Age of Clinton--about what it takes to lead a moral life. The world is a dangerous place for souls, and as we make our way in it, we could do worse than take advice from a Christian soldier."
--H. W. Crocker III
Editorial Advisor, Conservative Book Club
Associate Editor, Southern Partisan magazine
Executive Editor, Regnery Publishing
"Stonewall Jackson has to be one of the most fascinating historical characters I’ve ever read about. . . . John J. Dwyer has done an excellent job in bringing him to life. Whether the focus is on Jackson himself or one of the people who surrounded him in life, the details are gripping and true-to-life. The final chapters of Stonewall are absolutely gut-wrenching. But I’m very glad I read it. Highly recommended."
--Christian Fiction Review
"A vivid portrait . . . an inspiring story of an inspired man."
--Ralph Green
Former National Commander-in-Chief, Sons of Confederate Veterans
"A book you cannot put down . . . the reader feels like an insider lurking behind the scenes of Christian history . . . your spiritual life will be changed."
--Mal Couch
President, Tyndale Theological Seminary
"Grand and glorious."
--Rose-Mary Rumbley
Author and actress
"John Dwyer writes as he thinks: lucidly, dynamically, engagingly. Wherever John takes you, you'll be glad you went. And you will want to go again."
--Reg Grant
Author and Dallas Theological Seminary Professor
What Amazon.com readers say about Stonewall
"One of those books you hate to put down!"
"One of the five most inspiring books I have ever read."
"History with heart . . . I look forward to Mr. Dwyer's future writings. Thanks for making history so alive."
"John Dwyer has taken history, and turned it into live action while sprinkling in a healthy dose of spiritual excitement and emotional stimulation. I feel as if I have ridden with Stonewall through many of the historic battles of the pre-Gettysburg Civil War. He strongly displays the reliance Gen. Jackson and others had on their God and their relationships with Jesus Christ. I recommend this book without reservation or condition."
"Inspiring . . . John Dwyer has taken history, and turned it into live action while sprinkling in a healthy dose of spiritual excitement and emotional stimulation. I feel as if I have ridden with Stonewall through many of the historic battles of the pre-Gettysburg Civil War. He strongly displays the reliance Gen. Jackson and others had on their God and their relationships with Jesus Christ. I recommend this book without reservation or condition."
"Stonewall is a powerful epic set during America's most tumultuous, heart-wrenching period of history. The novel shows us how a person of genuine good character can overcome what for many people would be overwhelming odds and humbly rise to such a high stature that even his enemies admired him."
"A love story. Adventure. War. A faith on fire for God. A social conscience that challenged the accepted morals of the day. Tragedy. Humor. Heroism. Incredible achievement made in the face of doubters and cynics. The Stonewall novel has it all. Outstanding. One of those books you hate to finish! This is truly an outstanding book. Well done John Dwyer."
"This book is masterful. It displays the power of God to lift his people above overwhelming sorrow and trouble; to thrive despite all opposition. It speaks eloquently and richly of a true hero--faults included. Dwyer's writing is rich in heritage and significance. The book speaks compellingly on several levels: of the insanity and complexity of the war, the very personal pathos of families and the inner struggles of great men and women. Inspiring. Faithful to historical records. A must-read for all Civil War buffs."
