What Others are Saying About Battle Fox

“There have been quite a few books written about the Civil War, but there’s always room for one more — especially if it’s like this one. Impeccably researched and written with an acute eye for both historically accurate detail and rich, engrossing prose, Battle Fox is a first-rate mix of historical fiction and fantasy. The author takes great care in presenting all the very real sides of war: death, exhaustion, fear, machismo, humility and glory without becoming overly sentimental or gratuitously violent. At the same time, readers are treated to a fanciful story that is at once theatrical and uplifting, despite its sobering underpinnings. The chummy crew are proud members of the Jersey Blues, fighting on the side of the Union against the Johnny Rebs. There’s the inspired and pensive narrator, Adam; his best-friend and confidante Johnny O’Neill; their clumsy “pard,” Jonah, and Copper, the enchanting and shape-shifting vixen (literally) who bewitches the boys with her vast repertoire of ancient fox magic as they wade through not just the bloodied fields of Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, but also an enchanted world where the soldiers are treated to momentary respites from the horrors of war. The resulting package, like the real-life stories from the era it represents, is impassioned, informative, and incredibly moving.”

-- Publisher’s Weekly

“K. T. Fanning uses beautiful and evocative language to draw the reader in, creating mystery and setting the scene without falling prey to tedious verbosity. Her characterization is second to none, as she lovingly brings each role to life. Peppered with wise observation, witty maxims and clever humor, I find her work to be gentle, yet powerful reading. Like a good campfire story it builds in intensity until you are transfixed, and oblivious to your surroundings. You'll lose track of time as you immerse yourself in the vivid worlds her inventive mind creates. She brings the past from faded sepia into glorious color.”