From the acclaimed author of I Am Legend and What Dreams May Come, a powerful novel of young soldiers thrown into the fury of combat during the final weeks of World War II.

In 1944, long before he wrote his classic novels, eighteen-year-old Richard Matheson served as a replacement in the 87th Division during the latter part of the war in Europe. His tour of duty there inspired The Beardless Warriors, a gripping tale of inexperienced soldiers fighting their way across Germany.

Everett "Hack" Hackermeyer, the latest soldier to join the squad, is a troubled youth from a hellish family background. On the front lines, he faces a new kind of inferno, only to discover hidden reserves he never knew he possessed. Ironically, he doesn't come to value his own life until he runs the very real chance of losing it.

Under fire and in over their heads, these fresh-faced young men must grow up fast if they ever hope to see home again. The Beardless Warriors is a haunting portrayal of the harsh realities of war and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

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Praise for this book

“Not just another war novel; it is one of the finest books that has come out of World War II or any other.” —The Detroit News

“One of the most shocking accounts of war ever written . . . reminiscent of Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage.” —Miami News




About the AuthorRichard Matheson (1926-2013) was The New York Times bestselling author of I Am Legend, Hell House, Somewhere in Time, The Incredible Shrinking Man, Now You See It…, and What Dreams May Come, among others. He was named a Grand Master of Horror by the World Horror Convention, and received the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement. He has also won the Edgar, the Spur, and the Writer's Guild awards. In 2010, he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. In addition to his novels Matheson wrote several screenplays for movies and TV, including several Twilight Zone episodes.
Title: The Beardless Warriors : A Novel of World War II
Author(s): Richard Matheson
ISBN: 9781429913676
Copyright 2007
Release Date: April 01, 2007
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: ePub,mobi | Learn More about our supported formats
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