Confederacy of the Dead Author:Richard Gilliam, Martin H. Greenberg, Edward E. Kramer No other war has captured the hearts, minds, and imaginations of readers in the way the American Civil War has. It was the last "romantic" war, the bloody four-year period that nearly destroyed the nation, an era that for many never truly ended. — Now these 25 original and evocative tales by many of today's best-selling fantasy and horror writers... more » bring to life that tumultuous and troubled time when "patriots" fought for glory, honor, and sometimes for greed. An age when the demands of love, duty, or vengeance could make brave soldiers heed the call to battle--even from beyond the grave.« less