In the shadow of empire and the roar of distant drums, one young soldier steps into the crucible of history, seeking purpose, carrying the weight of his father's silence, and chasing meaning through the fog of war. Set during the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars, Big Red One, Spain and the Philippines is a powerful, character-driven novel that explores the cost of service, the complexity of patriotism, and the enduring bond between father and son.
With rich historical detail and emotional depth, Rowan Drake delivers a deeply human story about choices, memory, and the battle to preserve one's soul amid the violence of history. Perfect for readers of literary war fiction, historical drama, and coming-of-age epics with heart.
In the shadow of empire and the roar of distant drums, one young soldier steps into the crucible of history, seeking purpose, carrying the weight of his father's silence, and chasing meaning through the fog of war. Set during the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars, Big Red One, Spain and the Philippines is a powerful, character-driven novel that explores the cost of service, the complexity of patriotism, and the enduring bond between father and son.
With rich historical detail and emotional depth, Rowan Drake delivers a deeply human story about choices, memory, and the battle to preserve one's soul amid the violence of history. Perfect for readers of literary war fiction, historical drama, and coming-of-age epics with heart.