Jack Muller gets more than he bargained for when he signs up to fight with the 14th Brooklyn in April 1861. His mentor dies just after the Battle of Bull Run, but Jack is convinced that this was not just another casualty of war.How can he prove that Michael was murdered, and how can he bring the killer to justice without damaging the reputation of Michael's beloved regiment?This debut novel is a masterpiece of historical fiction, blending a complex murder mystery with camp life, military strategy, and the new American pastime of baseball.