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Shiloh Legacy #2
A Thousand Shall Fall
The Shiloh Legacy series covers the lives of four young soldiers and their families through these great events: the end of World War I in France, the return of the soldiers to America, the Roaring Twenties, the stock-market crash, the resulting Great Depression, and the rebuilding of lives that must follow. Yet with all the racial, social, and cultural intolerance that marked the day—seemingly immovable mountains in the lives of these characters—God works through the tragedy, the laughter, the pain, the joy, the dramatic, and the ordinary to create a yearning in their hearts for a faith that moves mountains.
448 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1992
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About the author
Bodie Thoene
208Ìýbooks1,324ÌýfollowersBODIE AND THOENE (pronounced Tay-nee) have written over 45 works of historical fiction. These best sellers have sold more than 10 million copies and won eight ECPA Gold Medallion Awards.
Bodie began her writing career as a teen journalist for her local newspaper. Eventually her byline appeared in prestigious periodicals such as U.S. News and World Report, The American West, and The Saturday Evening Post. She also worked for John Wayne’s Batjac Productions (she’s best known as author of The Fall Guy) and ABC Circle Films as a writer and researcher. John Wayne described her as “a writer with talent that captures the people and the times!� She has degrees in journalism and communications.
Bodie and Brock have four grown children—Rachel, Jake Thoene, Luke Thoene, and Ellie—and five grandchildren. Their sons, Jake and Luke, are carrying on the Thoene family talent as the next generation of writers, and Luke produces the Thoene audiobooks.
Bodie and Brock divide their time between London and Nevada.
Bodie began her writing career as a teen journalist for her local newspaper. Eventually her byline appeared in prestigious periodicals such as U.S. News and World Report, The American West, and The Saturday Evening Post. She also worked for John Wayne’s Batjac Productions (she’s best known as author of The Fall Guy) and ABC Circle Films as a writer and researcher. John Wayne described her as “a writer with talent that captures the people and the times!� She has degrees in journalism and communications.
Bodie and Brock have four grown children—Rachel, Jake Thoene, Luke Thoene, and Ellie—and five grandchildren. Their sons, Jake and Luke, are carrying on the Thoene family talent as the next generation of writers, and Luke produces the Thoene audiobooks.
Bodie and Brock divide their time between London and Nevada.
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August 18, 2019
Another winner from the Thoenes. Their historical fiction almost always stands above the rest. If you haven't read one of their books...what are you waiting for? Go find one, NOW!
February 9, 2011
"A Thousand Shall Fall" is a historical novel set in September and October of 1929 and leads up to the stock market crash. This novel is the second in the series, but you don't need to have read "In My Father's House" to understand this one (though it will make it more enjoyable). Reading this novel out of order will partly spoil some events in the previous novel.
There were several point of view characters from different parts of America and different stations in life. The characters were interesting, and Birch's family was very engaging. Birch's sons got into a lot of very funny scrapes. However, the storyline with the boy, David, pushed past what I felt was realistic.
Since we know the stock market crash is only weeks away and will affect everyone in the book, the suspense was high from beginning to end. There were also some relationship tensions and occasional physical danger to main characters to add suspense.
The historical and setting details brought the story alive in my imagination. Most of the historical details were about class differences and how prohibition and the stock market affected society. The book wrapped up very quickly and left a number of loose ends, but they might be answered in the next book in the series.
Several of the main characters were Christians. However, there wasn't much religious content until the small amount at the very end where they have to decide to trust in God even if they loose everything.
There was no sex. There was no bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable and well-written historical novel.
There were several point of view characters from different parts of America and different stations in life. The characters were interesting, and Birch's family was very engaging. Birch's sons got into a lot of very funny scrapes. However, the storyline with the boy, David, pushed past what I felt was realistic.
Since we know the stock market crash is only weeks away and will affect everyone in the book, the suspense was high from beginning to end. There were also some relationship tensions and occasional physical danger to main characters to add suspense.
The historical and setting details brought the story alive in my imagination. Most of the historical details were about class differences and how prohibition and the stock market affected society. The book wrapped up very quickly and left a number of loose ends, but they might be answered in the next book in the series.
Several of the main characters were Christians. However, there wasn't much religious content until the small amount at the very end where they have to decide to trust in God even if they loose everything.
There was no sex. There was no bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable and well-written historical novel.
July 4, 2017
This is volume two of the Shiloh Legacy. I recommend that you read Volume one before you tackle this book. A lot refers back to volume one and the history of the main characters. It looks like the book is written with a bunch of unrelated stories, but they all come together at the end. Proverbs 3:5-6 is taught over and over again throughout the story. I am looking forward to volume three.
March 1, 2010
This review is not only for A Thousand Shall Fall but can go for the entire Shiloh Legacy trilogy.
First thing; these books got me right here. *pounds fist over heart*
It was obvious to me before I ever even clapped eyes on these books that the Thoene's were amazing and all, but I mean...after reading these I was basically a doting, obsessed fan. They could do no wrong now (I have since changed my mind,however, because was no good).
This trilogy takes place directly after WWI and then into the stock market crash that triggered the Great Depression.
Reading the effects that the crash had on the characters and those around them made me feel like I was there. Like I somehow understood how it felt to lose everything. The Depression ceased to be something in the distant past that I wasn't around for and didn't effect me, but was something immediate and real for 400+ pages.
As with all other Thoene books, I feel not only that satisfied feeling of having read a great book/series, but the feeling that I might be a little less stupid, maybe a little better educated on a certain time-period gone by, than I was before I read it. I think that's a sign of great historical fiction.
But these books aren't all about the Depression.
Particularly moving is the story of little David Meyer, who sets out to find the father he never knew. It seems cliche, but it's really not. It's much better. :)
This is one of the few trilogies where I can say that I don't believe the middle book suffers at all from "middle-book-syndrome."
I love how all of the stories intertwine with each other somehow. The Zion Covenant and the Shiloh Legacy meet in peculiar little ways and draw everything together.
The Thoene's know that it really is a small world after all. Everything's connected somehow, whether the characters (or, in real life, we) know it or not.
First thing; these books got me right here. *pounds fist over heart*
It was obvious to me before I ever even clapped eyes on these books that the Thoene's were amazing and all, but I mean...after reading these I was basically a doting, obsessed fan. They could do no wrong now (I have since changed my mind,however, because was no good).
This trilogy takes place directly after WWI and then into the stock market crash that triggered the Great Depression.
Reading the effects that the crash had on the characters and those around them made me feel like I was there. Like I somehow understood how it felt to lose everything. The Depression ceased to be something in the distant past that I wasn't around for and didn't effect me, but was something immediate and real for 400+ pages.
As with all other Thoene books, I feel not only that satisfied feeling of having read a great book/series, but the feeling that I might be a little less stupid, maybe a little better educated on a certain time-period gone by, than I was before I read it. I think that's a sign of great historical fiction.
But these books aren't all about the Depression.
Particularly moving is the story of little David Meyer, who sets out to find the father he never knew. It seems cliche, but it's really not. It's much better. :)
This is one of the few trilogies where I can say that I don't believe the middle book suffers at all from "middle-book-syndrome."
I love how all of the stories intertwine with each other somehow. The Zion Covenant and the Shiloh Legacy meet in peculiar little ways and draw everything together.
The Thoene's know that it really is a small world after all. Everything's connected somehow, whether the characters (or, in real life, we) know it or not.
January 12, 2014
This book was much better than the first for the main reason that the Thoene's narrowed the scope of the narrative. Some of the "main" characters from the first book did not feature in this one. With a plot as complicated as the first book that diminution is more than necessary. Things still seem to work out fairly well for all the main characters (even if their original troubles seem a bit far fetched to begin with) which is an unfortunate characteristic of many Christian novels.
This book is not high-brow fiction but it is a decent easy read.
This book is not high-brow fiction but it is a decent easy read.
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February 7, 2012I loved these books as much as the Zion Chronicles and the Zion Covenant. The Shiloh series backs up and traces the characters of the Zion series during the pre-WWII days. The Thoenes are great writers!
September 22, 2007
This one stays true to all the characters in the first book and yet has it own story too.
September 17, 2016
A wonderful story of faith in the middle of tragedy.
I love how it made me think and challenged me to consider where my faith currently is. Do I trust God our mammoth?
I love how it made me think and challenged me to consider where my faith currently is. Do I trust God our mammoth?
August 8, 2018
This was a very good story, a little challenging moving from connected stories that eventually fit together. I enjoy reading about different decades and how life was. Moving through issues of the South, Stock Market plunges on Wall Street, and how crime was acted out on the wharf, it reminds us of the fallen world we live in. That's why we can admire those that stand for the right in the middle of all these conflicts. A young boy who never knew his father and looses his mother has to go through unthinkable circumstances before he is provided with the love he deserves. A Black man survives incredible raw treatment and pain on his path to normalcy. Another family settling their family in a different place loses their money at the bank from corruption. These are the things that can happen to people whether in a book or those who walk our streets. But the Lord is in control of all these circumstances. I hope to read the next in the series.
January 6, 2020
Well, I never dreamed I would love these books so much but this Shiloh series by Thoene has become one of my absolute favorites. The first book introduced characters that meet in WWI and chronicles their return home. In this second volume several of them have their lives cross again in the fragile environment surrounding the 1929 financial crash. It's beautiful in the way it weaves faith with the lives of the people in the storyline and was such an uplifting read! I very much look forward to reading the third in this series! The books are filled with great historic value and wonderful storylines and characterizations.
March 20, 2017
I really enjoyed this second book in the Shiloh Legacy series!
Thoene did a good job of showing the end of one era and the start of another by tying together what was happening on Wall Street to the smaller banks, the journalist, the rum runners, the small investors, and those saving and struggling to realize their dreams only to have it all lost with through the scheming and scamming of bankers.
In the midst of it all, Thoene fanned the flames of conscience, hope, faith, love and redemption to shine through the dark days. Looking forward to the third in the series!
Thoene did a good job of showing the end of one era and the start of another by tying together what was happening on Wall Street to the smaller banks, the journalist, the rum runners, the small investors, and those saving and struggling to realize their dreams only to have it all lost with through the scheming and scamming of bankers.
In the midst of it all, Thoene fanned the flames of conscience, hope, faith, love and redemption to shine through the dark days. Looking forward to the third in the series!
June 26, 2021
The second novel in the series follows the Tucker family as they gain unexpected members, fight for their home, and have other adventures. Meanwhile, Max Meyer is reunited with the son he never knew just as his entire life implodes along with the stock market. Jefferson Canfield tries to outrun his past and instead discovers a possible future that includes love.
It's clear that the author does better with large casts and long-running dramas. Whether read as stand-alone books or as a set, these are beautiful tales of American history that bring our dark legacies to life with human faces.
It's clear that the author does better with large casts and long-running dramas. Whether read as stand-alone books or as a set, these are beautiful tales of American history that bring our dark legacies to life with human faces.
August 11, 2023
A very intense story/book. David is very mature for a nine year old.
This book really told the story of the stock exchange crisis. The greed and manipulation, secrecy, lies, etc., to the point of threat and death. But it also tells about the kindness of people and how they help each other.
As soon as I read a couple of lighter books I will read the final volume to this series.
I have enjoyed the first two volumes.
This book really told the story of the stock exchange crisis. The greed and manipulation, secrecy, lies, etc., to the point of threat and death. But it also tells about the kindness of people and how they help each other.
As soon as I read a couple of lighter books I will read the final volume to this series.
I have enjoyed the first two volumes.
December 28, 2021
This book follows the same families from book #1 through the 1920's and Prohibition, the crash of the stock market, and Great Depression. It's a nice wrap-up of the previous book with good characters. There is a Godly message of faith and love overcoming obstacles and God using evil for good. An enjoyable and satisfying read.
April 29, 2019
This book picks up 10 years after the first book of the series and starts just before the collapse of the New York Stock exchange. The writing was detailed and interesting as the Thoene's continues the saga of the main characters from the last book.
January 26, 2020
This is a compilation of character stories that all come together. The beginning of the book is a bit slow and the stories jump from character to character frequently, so it feels disjointed. The overall story was interesting and the ending was pleasant.
April 9, 2020
As a general rule, I find Christian fiction to be banal and flat, but this book is well written, has interesting history, and characters who act like real Christians, with flaws and strengths. The author embraces the earthy and real of life.
March 3, 2021
A story of the 1929 stock market crash and some of the people that were responsible and affected. It is the sequel to In My Father's House and continues the story of Birch and Trudy Tucker, Jefferson Canfield and Max Meyer. I loved it and the ending was awesome.
February 7, 2023
Book 2:
Enjoyed it more than book 1. Felt the character development was deeper and the plot easier to follow. Still many stories being woven together and a thread left hanging, so I look forward to book 3.
Enjoyed it more than book 1. Felt the character development was deeper and the plot easier to follow. Still many stories being woven together and a thread left hanging, so I look forward to book 3.
November 8, 2023
An incredibly exciting and satisfying read. I loved it up until the last pages which seemed to come together too quickly. Perhaps she will address that in the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book! I can't wait to start the third book in this series.
August 8, 2018
Marta
Yes it was very good I liked it because it was exciting and fun to read on my iPhone ha
Yes it was very good I liked it because it was exciting and fun to read on my iPhone ha
November 25, 2018
Great book
The story of the Great Depression is very well told, casing the reader to feel as if they were there.
The story of the Great Depression is very well told, casing the reader to feel as if they were there.
May 31, 2019
Character developments superb! Action keeps the pages turning but the thoughts, historical crisis, humor and well said truths are what make the book worth reading.
January 20, 2020
This series is truly exceptional. Can't wait for the 3rd in the series!
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April 28, 20201 hardcover, 2 trade
October 13, 2020
Any thing that can go wrong, does and is predictable way in advance.
February 12, 2022
But God said
World War 1 is over and the guys come back to the same old stuff. God filled and historically accurate, this story informs enlightens, and uplifts all at once.
World War 1 is over and the guys come back to the same old stuff. God filled and historically accurate, this story informs enlightens, and uplifts all at once.
April 21, 2022
I love this series!
April 23, 2022
Awesome read !! Could not put it down last evening, had to finish !!!
October 8, 2022
I love it!!!!
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