Cousins at War

<p>Cousins and best friends Aaron and Joel Haskins share the same birthday and interests as they grow up on neighboring farms near Sharpsburg Maryland. But in April of 1861 as Virginia leaves the Union and Civil War conflicts brew twenty-year-old Aaron and Joel hear the call for volunteers. Now they both must decide whether the impending threat is worth the risk of losing everything they have ever known.</p> <p>Aaron who fears Lincoln will take away his right to own slaves is determined to join the Rebel army and defend his way of life. Joel who has been married only a few weeks is less than enthusiastic to leave his new bride and join the fight. After Joel chooses not to go to war he sees his cousin off with a dose of na��ve optimism-even as he is taunted for his lack of courage. As Aaron performs his duties among the atrocities of war he has no idea the battle has reached his home-leading Joel to join the Union army and become his enemy.</p> <p>In this compelling historical tale two cousins battling on opposite sides of a brutal war must decide whether love or hatred will prevail in an uncertain world.</p>