Monday, July 8, 2024

Spotlight of Your Forgotten Sons by Anne Montgomery

 

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YOUR FORGOTTEN SONS
ANNE MONTGOMERY
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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY ANDREA KILIANY THATCHER | PUBLICITY MANAGER | SMITH PUBLICITY, INC.
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Historical fiction novel that illuminates a rarely told story from WWII, that of the graves unit.


Historical fiction readers who think they’ve read all the stories WWII has to offer will be surprised and moved.

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June 6, 2024
Publisher:  Next Chapter
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PRAISE FOR YOUR FORGOTTEN SONS:

“An original and inherently interesting read from start to finish, "Your Forgotten Sons" will prove to be an immediate and enduringly appreciated pick.” – Midwest Book Review


“This is the truth. It’s gritty and painful and bittersweet – and true.  When you think you’ve read every perspective of WWII, along comes Bud to break your heart.” – Bridgett Siter, Former Military Reporter


“This was a quick, riveting read that really challenged me to think differently about our

servicemen and women, especially those who take on the jobs that don’t get heroically

depicted in the media or news…I really highly recommend this book to anyone that is

looking for a different take on American history. I left it with a newfound appreciation for

the unsung heroes.” – Bekah C NetGalley

“Anne Montgomery writes a strong story and I was hooked from the first page. It had a great concept and I enjoyed that this was inspired by a true story. I was glad to read in the World War 2 elements perfectly and the characters were everything that I was hoping for. It was written perfectly and I was invested in the story. Anne Montgomery has a great writing style and left me wanting to read more.” – NetGalley reviewer Kathryn McLeer

“I've read a lot of World War II fiction and non-fiction but this is the first I've read about the 606 Graves Registry Company. This was a riveting, quick read.” – NetGalley reviewer Lisa Gentry.

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ABOUT YOUR FORGOTTEN SONS:

Bud Richardville is inducted into the Army as the United States prepares to enter World War II in 1943.

A chance comment has Bud assigned to the Graves Registration Service, where his unit is tasked with locating, identifying, and burying the dead.

Bud ships out, leaving behind his new wife, Lorraine: a mysterious woman who has stolen his heart but whose shadowy past leaves many unanswered questions.

When Bud and his men hit the beach at Normandy, they are immediately thrust into the horrors of what working in a graves unit entails.

Bud is beaten down by the gruesome demands of his job and losses in his personal life, but then he meets Eva, an optimistic soul who despite the war can see a positive future.

Will Eva's love be enough to save him?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Anne Butler Montgomery has worked as a television sportscaster, newspaper and magazine writer, teacher, and amateur sports official.

Her first TV job came at WRBL‐TV in Columbus, Georgia, and led to positions at WROC‐TV in Rochester, New York, KTSP‐TV in Phoenix, Arizona, and ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, where she anchored the Emmy and ACE award‐winning SportsCenter.

She finished her on‐camera broadcasting career with a two‐year stint as the studio host for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. 

Montgomery was a freelance and/or staff reporter for six publications, writing sports, features, movie reviews, and archeological pieces.

Her novels include The Castle, The Scent of Rain, A Light in the Desert, and Wild Horses on the Salt. Montgomery taught high school journalism for 20 years and was an amateur sports official for four decades, a time during which she called baseball, ice hockey, soccer, and basketball games and served as a high school football referee and crew chief.

Montgomery is a foster mom to three sons and a daughter. When she can, she indulges in her passions: rock collecting, musical theater, scuba diving, and playing her guitar.

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Connect with Montgomery at annemontgomerywriter.com, and on Twitter/X and Facebook


Your Forgotten Sons is available for pre-order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and wherever books are sold.

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