A Chance Killing

Running from a murder charge, Lou Machlin never expected to find himself facing an even greater danger in the trenches of WWI. In "A Chance Killing," he and his platoon must fight for survival in the brutal final days of the war. But for Lou, the real battle is within himself as he grapples with guilt and the possibility of facing justice for his crime." Set against the harrowing backdrop of the war-torn French trenches, "A Chance Killing" follows Lou and his fellow soldiers as they struggle to survive. But when the platoon is joined by Will Davies, the son of the man Lou killed, tensions rise as Will seeks revenge for his father's death. As the two men face each other on the battlefield, they must also confront their complicated past and decide whether forgiveness or revenge will ultimately prevail." If you enjoyed "All Quiet on the Western Front," you won't want to miss this gripping tale of redemption and forgiveness amidst the chaos of war. "A Chance Killing" is a must-read for any fan of historical fiction." Don't wait any longer, read "A Chance Killing" now. You won't be able to put it down until you discover the fate of Lou and Will in this powerful and emotional story." Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite A Chance Killing is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, murder mystery, and suspense sub-genres, and was penned by author Henry Farley. Our central protagonists are Will Davies and Lou Macklin, and we find them thrown into the tail end of the First World War when the US joins the fight overseas. Lou thrives in the army and jumps at the chance to prove his worth, but the pull of a trigger looms over his head, and he knows that sometime soon his crimes will come to light. What follows is a fascinating case of mystery and a question of what Lou's motives really were for a tragedy that caused a son to lose his father. Author Henry Farley has crafted a unique and very interesting work of historical fiction, one which combines the mystery genre with the military storyline really well. One of the things which I most admired about this work was the emphasis on the long-term effects of both the war and the shooting on the lives of men at the time, as Lou in particular is a well-developed and complex character working through a lot of emotions. The atmosphere was also really prominent to keep readers immersed in the past, with clear and accurate research done into daily life at the time, as well as the wider state of the world. Overall, I would definitely recommend A Chance Killing for murder mystery and historical fans alike: a highly accomplished novel with engrossing characters