Review of The McCoys Before The Feud
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Review of The McCoys Before The Feud
[Following is a volunteer review of "The McCoys Before The Feud" by Thomas McCoy.]
The American Civil War had just ended, and the south had lost. The northern armies raided the southern states and collected anything of value. A corrupt general confiscated the most valuable items from the loot and stashed them in different camps. Meanwhile, before the McCoys went to the surrender site, Thomas McCoy jr. received a letter from his ex-fiancée — Teresa. She wanted him to go and pay her a visit at the ranch because she had some important news to share. Teresa had the map showing where the corrupt general's caches were. After receiving the map, Thomas McCoy jr. and his father, Thomas McCoy Sr., devised a plan to raid the caches and return the loot to their rightful owners. The plan included all their kinfolk.
The McCoys Before The Feud is a captivating historical fiction written by Thomas Allan McCoy. The author is a direct descendant of the McCoy family. The McCoy family had an infamous feud with the Hatfields; the feud became part of American history. This book is a work of fiction, but it is based on the existing records of the feud. It is the first installment of a three-book series.
Unity is a crucial defining factor in achieving success. I loved how the importance of teamwork is on display in this book. The McCoy family had an exceptional bond. The family worked as a unit. In cases where they needed division of labor, everyone was willing to play their role. For instance, someone would go for a hunt, and another one would cook. Before they went for a raid, they would devise a well-organized plan where everyone had a role to play.
The plot development was another thing that is praiseworthy about this book. The plot offered us both the predictable and the unexpected. The story began with the McCoys heading back to the surrender site because they had lost the war. This exposition left me yearning for more. Everything took a new turn when they realized they could recover the looted goods. The author made sure the opening chapter was intriguing, and the plot didn’t slow down from there.
There is nothing I disliked about this book. It is educative, immersive, and entertaining. I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. The editing was exceptional; I did not encounter any grammatical errors. Readers who are fans of historical fiction will love this book. I also recommend it to readers who want to get insights into the American Civil War. I will definitely read the next two installments of this series.
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The McCoys Before The Feud
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The American Civil War had just ended, and the south had lost. The northern armies raided the southern states and collected anything of value. A corrupt general confiscated the most valuable items from the loot and stashed them in different camps. Meanwhile, before the McCoys went to the surrender site, Thomas McCoy jr. received a letter from his ex-fiancée — Teresa. She wanted him to go and pay her a visit at the ranch because she had some important news to share. Teresa had the map showing where the corrupt general's caches were. After receiving the map, Thomas McCoy jr. and his father, Thomas McCoy Sr., devised a plan to raid the caches and return the loot to their rightful owners. The plan included all their kinfolk.
The McCoys Before The Feud is a captivating historical fiction written by Thomas Allan McCoy. The author is a direct descendant of the McCoy family. The McCoy family had an infamous feud with the Hatfields; the feud became part of American history. This book is a work of fiction, but it is based on the existing records of the feud. It is the first installment of a three-book series.
Unity is a crucial defining factor in achieving success. I loved how the importance of teamwork is on display in this book. The McCoy family had an exceptional bond. The family worked as a unit. In cases where they needed division of labor, everyone was willing to play their role. For instance, someone would go for a hunt, and another one would cook. Before they went for a raid, they would devise a well-organized plan where everyone had a role to play.
The plot development was another thing that is praiseworthy about this book. The plot offered us both the predictable and the unexpected. The story began with the McCoys heading back to the surrender site because they had lost the war. This exposition left me yearning for more. Everything took a new turn when they realized they could recover the looted goods. The author made sure the opening chapter was intriguing, and the plot didn’t slow down from there.
There is nothing I disliked about this book. It is educative, immersive, and entertaining. I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. The editing was exceptional; I did not encounter any grammatical errors. Readers who are fans of historical fiction will love this book. I also recommend it to readers who want to get insights into the American Civil War. I will definitely read the next two installments of this series.
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The McCoys Before The Feud
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