A Personal Note From Jeff

I am distressed to tell you that within the next year or so, most of my the HARDCOVER versions of my books will be going out of print. I still have a good supply of most every title- with some exceptions. THE FINAL STORM, and GODS AND GENERALS are no longer available in hardback at all. I'm really not happy about this, and I've been pushing the publisher relentlessly, but it's just the way they do things. If more of my titles become unavailable, I will update this site. With Paperbacks, there is no issue at all. Plenty available.

My latest book on the Cuban Missile Crisis, The Shadow of War has been received really well, and I've heard from an enormous number of people who actually lived through it (as did I).

The book's cover is terrific- my publisher did a really nice job. If you look at the bottom of this page, you'll see the cover art. I'm proud to note that it's my 20th book. I'm not exactly sure what that means, but I'm proud of it anyway.

I am often asked about new projects. I just completed a manuscript for a novel based on Abraham Lincoln, told from Lincoln's own point of view. The inspiration for this came from the eminent Lincoln scholar, and my friend, Harold Holzer, who has himself written over 50 Lincoln books- but none like what he suggested I should do. No estimated release date yet - too soon. Right now, my editor has it.

It's a really important thing for my family to announce that this is the 50th Anniversary of the release of The Killer Angels, by my father, Michael Shaara - the classic Pulitzer Prize winning novel about the Battle of Gettysburg (and basis for the film "Gettysburg"). The publisher has produced both hardcover and paperback, which contain a new introduction written by me, something I had never done before. I have plenty of copies here in both formats. As always, I sign them "For My Father's Legacy", plus any personalization you wish.

Please note the email link in the upper right corner- "contactjeffshaara@gmail.com" I look forward to hearing from you, whether with input (or criticism) of any of my work or just a friendly hello. I promise I read every email you send and respond to as many as possible (even the grumpy ones). It might take me a little while, but it's almost certain you’ll hear from me.

I wish you and your family a wonderful summer!

Jeff Shaara

March 25, 2025