Lost Souls of Gettysburg

It started when four scruffy Civil War re-enactors walk into a bar in Gettysburg, get into a fight with a local patron, then run outside and disappear. The police suspect the eye witnesses drank too much until one of them sees the men later that night and watches them disappear. A full scale investigation starts and soon instead of four soldiers there are thousands. Are they ghosts? Lost Souls? No one really knows. What they do know is that they’re not ordinary ghosts because the bullets from their guns are real — and kill. This is a story about how a small community deals with an army of lost souls from the Civil War who are trying to find peace with each other as well as God. They are in search of forgiveness and a final blessing so that their souls are freed to rest in peace until they are called home. It’s also about how love can blossom anywhere and how our friends and family are truly one of the most valuable things in our lives.

About the Author

Michael spent 25 years growing and studying bromeliads, the pineapple plant family, and became an Associate Curator of Botany for Dr. Lyman Smith at the Smithsonian Institution. From there he worked in the fields of Medicinal Plant Farming and Alternative Medicine. Then, changing course completely, he entered local politics and became a member of one of the country's most respected Historic Preservation Commissions and served as Chairman for many years. He now spends his time collecting, preserving, and studying America's rich history, participating in Living History events, and writing. Like many Americans, he is a direct descendent of those who fought both in the Civil War and the Revolutionary War. This is Michael's second book. Steve served 28 years in the U.S. Army and served two tours in the Middle East. Among his military awards are The Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge. He retired in May 2011. Steve is a Civil War Historian with blood relatives on both sides. His Great Great Grandfather Corp. Edward Alexander, 155th PA VOL INF, was at Gettysburg on Little Round Top. His Great Great Uncle Louis Joe Kelley fought for the south at Shiloh and other battles. Steve has his musket. Steve has now authored 9 books. www.stevenralexander.com

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