The Flying Dutchmen Whether you are a Civil War buff or a fan of dramatic historical Fiction, The Flying Dutchmen will keep you enthralled. Thoroughly researched, yet told with humor and emotion, The Flying Dutchmen is the story of Fernando Suhrer, who though betrothed to the lovely Eva Plotts, reluctantly enlisted in the ill-fated 107th Regiment of Ohio Infantry. Scorned as cowards by the rest of the Army and the public, the Dutchmen of the Eleventh Corps fought heroically against impossible odds, suffering tremendous casualties. The Flying Dutchmen is as much of a story of love, separation, friendship and tragedy as it is a history of unsung heroes of the war. "Surreal, stunning, heart warming and magnificent." "The Flying Dutchmen takes no time in whisking the reader on an adventure that will leave you wanting more."
Known for his sense of adventure and cheerful disposition, Andrew is a longtime history buff and former humor columnist. His interests range wide, including martial arts, home brewing, boat building and sailing.
"The Flying Dutchmen" is his first major work. The novel follows the misfortunes of the scorned and despised "German" 107th Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as seen through the eyes of Fernando, his fiance Eva and his best friend George. The novel transcends the limitations of "genre." It is by turns, thrilling, emotional, tragic and humorous. Above all, "The Flying Dutchman" is superbly entertaining.
*Coming Soon*
Andrew recently completed his second novel, "The Ninja Murders." Intrigue, action and romance during Commodore Perry's 1853 expedition to Japan.
Readers are singing the praises of "The Flying Dutchmen."
"Surreal, stunning, heartwarming and magnificent..." Maggie Carter-de Vries, author, "Amelia's Secrets."
"Intriguing and keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next."
"A wonderfully researched and written book, a real page turner to the end i could not put it down, the characters literally jump off the page as each battle on the field and crisis in daily life was fought."
"He has written a fine book... the dust and din from battle is almost palpable. Other things rang true, especially the repartee between young soldiers thrust painfully together in desperate confines. He leavens these conversations adroitly with a little humor which is a relief from the otherwise stark conditions portrayed."
"The Flying Dutchmen takes no time in whisking the reader on an adventure that will leave you wanting more."
