**West Point. The Mexican War. The seeds of the Civil War. Three men bound by duty, honor, and friendship -- torn apart by destiny.**

In the crucible of West Point Military Academy during the 1840s, two cadets forge bonds that will be tested by the greatest conflict in American history. In the vein of HBO's Rome miniseries. Elijah Cord and Lucius Rumble. Together, they navigate the rigid traditions of the Corps while the nation careens toward civil war.

From the halls of West Point to the battlefields of Mexico, from the great salt deserts of the West to the plantations of the South, DUTY follows these young men as they confront the moral contradictions at the heart of their beloved country. When the tensions over slavery, Texas annexation, and states' rights explode into open conflict, these brothers-in-arms will find themselves commanding armies on opposite sides.

**This is their story. This is America's story.**

NY Times bestselling author and West Point graduate Bob Mayer brings unparalleled authenticity to this sweeping historical saga. Drawing on his own experience as a graduate and his extensive knowledge of military history, Mayer crafts an intimate portrait of the men who would become the greatest generals of the Civil War -- Grant, Lee, Longstreet, Sherman -- before they were legends, when they were simply young men struggling with duty, honor, and conscience.

Perfect for readers who loved Jeff Shaara's Civil War novels, Michael Shaara's THE KILLER ANGELS, or anyone fascinated by the complex forces that shaped America's defining conflict.

**In 55 of the 60 major battles of the Civil War, West Point graduates commanded on both sides. This is how it began.**

*DUTY is Book 1 in the Duty, Honor, Country series -- an epic exploration of the Long Gray Line and the men who wore it.*

• We started tracking this book on March 20, 2014.
• This book was $2.99 when we started tracking it.
• The price of this book has changed 18 times in the past 4,362 days.
• The current price of this book is FREE last checked 27 minutes ago.
• The lowest price to date was FREE last reached on February 27, 2026.
• This book has been FREE 8 times since we started tracking it.
• The highest price to date was $3.99 last reached on January 19, 2026.
• This book has been $3.99 one time since we started tracking it.
• This book is currently at its lowest price since we started tracking it.

• Literature & FictionHistorical FictionMystery, Thriller & Suspense
• Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseThrillersHistorical
• Literature & FictionHistorical FictionUnited States

• Publication Date: January 22, 2014
• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 287 Pages
• File Size: 50 KB