The Cairn of Culpeper County

About the Book

The American Civil War deeply scarred not only the landscape but the hearts of the American people and left lingering secrets. The accidental discovery of one such Civil War secret by Georgetown University professor Ambrose Lapain, sends the professor on an all-out pursuit of fame and fortune, dragging others into the deadly whirlwind of events.
Though rooted in the infamous and bloody conflict of brother versus brother, the story nevertheless unfolds in modern times. Professor Lapain's passionate pursuit to uncover the mystery drives him to questionable ethical motives and disreputable alliances. Predictably, things get out of hand with dire consequences for Victor Johns, retired government employee and Vietnam veteran, and his family. Both Lapain and Johns will be tested in the crucible of good and evil, as they ride an unpredictable roller coaster of events.

About the Author

Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, and educated in Kentucky, "Jim" Smith lives in Peterborough, Ontario, where he pastors a local congregation and fulfills his lifelong passion to write.