Liberation

Will liberation bring a new birth of freedom?


Captured and stripped of all support, Confederate Army chaplain Nathaniel Graham faces spending the rest of his life in Federal prison surrounded by enemies: callous Yankee guards, cold-hearted inmate Rebels, and tormenting fears. Shivering, he longs for his home in Franklin, Tennessee. Trapped, he prays to survive. Perhaps God will allow him to see the woman who saved his life—the woman he’s fallen in love with. Should he try to escape or accept perpetual confinement?

Miss Eleanor Ellis of Rockford, Illinois intensifies her efforts to end the bloody conflict. As she works feverously to ensure a favorable outcome for the presidential election of 1864, will she be able to do anything to set Nathaniel free? Or, will her sacrifices cost her everything and everyone she loves?


Destination Hope: Sweeping historical fiction epics set before, during,

and after the American Civil War


What People Are Saying

About Charles Patricoff

& the Destination Hope Series


“If you love the history of the Civil War, Charles Patricoff’s series, Destination Hope, gives you insight into both sides of the conflict. No one really wanted war, but the North and the South could not agree on the issue of slavery. The story weaves its way through the war, giving us glimpses into the daily lives of the soldiers, their battlefield experiences, and the difficult decisions and feelings they had to face.”

—NORMA, Washington


“I appreciate the way Charles Patricoff handles the young Confederate chaplain—his confrontation with the slavery question and the gradual process of seeing the issue in a different light. This series is the first one I have come across about the Civil War that I am pleased to make available to our younger readers. Adults will enjoy it also! The Destination Hope series develops the characters in a realistic way and in historical context, and deals with sensitive issues.”

—CAROL DEMAR, Director of Curriculum & Research at American Vision, Georgia


“I am a military history buff, and historical fiction is certainly an interesting venue if it is accurate and well researched. I most certainly find this to be the case with the Destination Hope series. Civil War history is not one of historical venues I am very familiar with, which made reading Charles Patricoff’s work a highly positive readers’ experience.”

—MICHAEL MARSH, aviation writer, chairman, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 82nd Airborne Division Association


“I just finished the second book of the series and anxiously await the third, fourth, and fifth. I was amazed at the historical insight and quality of the novels. The depth of understanding into the personal and political issues, their root causes and results gave me new perspectives on the people and the time. Their faith and relationship with God or lack of it stimulates the reader to a deeper understanding. I recommend the series to our students, as it is relevant for today’s political and social interactions.

—ROGER PIERCE, Phoenix, Arizona (Jeremiah 29:11-14)


“A painless way to learn more about the Civil War. Destination Hope provides a faithful and comfortable way to learn about the feelings of people from both sides in this war. Everyone thought that they were doing what needed to be done to protect their way of life, and since our view is normally very one-sided, I found this quite enlightening. My only negative comment about the first book, Separation, is that the ending leaves you hanging—I had to read the next book in the series.”

—DEAN, Colorado


“Separation, Book One, is an incredible start to an amazing journey! I can hardly wait to get my hands on the next one. I am recommending it to everyone I know, whether they are history buffs or not.”

—TODD, Wisconsin


“Charles Patricoff is a devout man of prayer, honest, trustworthy, and filled with integrity—a searcher of truth, no matter where the facts take him. He is well-informed on current affairs and a true patriot, knowledgeable of the Constitution and American History. And he is authentic (his words and actions align with his beliefs).”

—SHARON, Colorado


“Charles Patricoff adds realism to his characters that makes me get personally attached and leaves me with the desire to read the entire saga so I can see how everyone will evolve. His extensive research of the time period is impressive: from the dresses worn by the female characters to the weaponry used during the war. I can visualize most of the scenery he projects and even feel the cold bitter weather he describes. I recommend his books to anyone who has even a slight interest in the Civil War.”

—PATRISA, Colorado


“Takes the reader back in time to the Civil War. Patricoff’s ingenious use of a confederate chaplain as the main character gives the most unique twist of opinions concerning the war than I have ever thought of before. The battles and the struggles are written so realistically that I felt as if I was watching a movie instead of reading a novel. Brilliantly done. I would recommend this book to any history buff, and as a home-school parent, I would encourage other homeschoolers to use this as part of their history curriculum for its accuracy and point of view.”

—ANNE, Nebraska


“I thoroughly enjoyed reading Emancipation and Separation. Charles Patricoff does such a wonderful job of transporting us back in time to experience what it was like during the Civil War. I wondered how God could be there and how people survived the horror and tragedy of it all. It is empowering to know He was there through it all, sustained His people to get through it, and that He is the same God we pray to today. I can’t wait to read the next one!

—LAURA, Colorado


“Charles is an American patriot and an historian with a passion for the Civil War. He has a unique ability to transport the reader into the everyday life of those who fought for our freedom—giving the reader the ability to interact with the characters and their struggles as they make decisions based on their personal values. And all the while readers walk away with a greater understanding of the Civil War from an historical perspective.”

—JOYCE, Colorado


“I was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, in the Churchill Grove neighborhood, right smack in the middle of what was a Civil War training camp, Camp Fuller. I just finished Separation. It was a well-told, well-written story, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a perfect mix of many different types of conflicts and thought-provoking questions within an historical background. I see Charles has written a sequel, Emancipation. He is a man of faith with a talent for story writing.”

—WILLIAM, Paris, France


He’s survived a year of the deadliest war.

But can he live with his own failure?


Confederate Army chaplain Nathaniel Graham must face his greatest battle yet—his failure as a soldier, a minister, a brother, a friend, and, worst of all, as a man. Wounded, captured by the North, and broken, he’s becoming convinced he’s on the wrong side of God’s opinion regarding the War Between the States. Despair overwhelms him when he loses everything and everyone dear to him.

As a nurse with the Christian Commission, Miss Eleanor Ellis of Rockford, Illinois, leaves the security of her home for war-torn Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She hopes to aid the wounded…and also find her brothers alive.

President Lincoln’s address proclaims that unity will only be accomplished by national reconciliation. But will an angry nation be able to learn compassion for their enemies, after so much bloodshed?


Destination Hope: Sweeping historical fiction epics set before, during,

and after the American Civil War.

What People Are Saying

About Charles Patricoff

& the Destination Hope Series


“If you love the history of the Civil War, Charles Patricoff’s series, Destination Hope, gives you insight into both sides of the conflict. No one really wanted war, but the North and the South could not agree on the issue of slavery. The story weaves its way through the war, giving us glimpses into the daily lives of the soldiers, their battlefield experiences, and the difficult decisions and feelings they had to face.”

—NORMA, Washington


“I appreciate the way Charles Patricoff handles the young Confederate chaplain—his confrontation with the slavery question and the gradual process of seeing the issue in a different light. This series is the first one I have come across about the Civil War that I am pleased to make available to our younger readers. Adults will enjoy it also! The Destination Hope series develops the characters in a realistic way and in historical context, and deals with sensitive issues.”

—CAROL DEMAR, Director of Curriculum & Research at American Vision, Georgia


“I am a military history buff, and historical fiction is certainly an interesting venue if it is accurate and well researched. I most certainly find this to be the case with the Destination Hope series. Civil War history is not one of historical venues I am very familiar with, which made reading Charles Patricoff’s work a highly positive readers’ experience.”

—MICHAEL MARSH, aviation writer, chairman, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 82nd Airborne Division Association


“I just finished the second book of the series and anxiously await the third, fourth, and fifth. I was amazed at the historical insight and quality of the novels. The depth of understanding into the personal and political issues, their root causes and results gave me new perspectives on the people and the time. Their faith and relationship with God or lack of it stimulates the reader to a deeper understanding. I recommend the series to our students, as it is relevant for today’s political and social interactions.

—ROGER PIERCE, Phoenix, Arizona (Jeremiah 29:11-14)


“A painless way to learn more about the Civil War. Destination Hope provides a faithful and comfortable way to learn about the feelings of people from both sides in this war. Everyone thought that they were doing what needed to be done to protect their way of life, and since our view is normally very one-sided, I found this quite enlightening. My only negative comment about the first book, Separation, is that the ending leaves you hanging—I had to read the next book in the series.”

—DEAN, Colorado


“Separation, Book One, is an incredible start to an amazing journey! I can hardly wait to get my hands on the next one. I am recommending it to everyone I know, whether they are history buffs or not.”

—TODD, Wisconsin


“Charles Patricoff is a devout man of prayer, honest, trustworthy, and filled with integrity—a searcher of truth, no matter where the facts take him. He is well-informed on current affairs and a true patriot, knowledgeable of the Constitution and American History. And he is authentic (his words and actions align with his beliefs).”

—SHARON, Colorado


“Charles Patricoff adds realism to his characters that makes me get personally attached and leaves me with the desire to read the entire saga so I can see how everyone will evolve. His extensive research of the time period is impressive: from the dresses worn by the female characters to the weaponry used during the war. I can visualize most of the scenery he projects and even feel the cold bitter weather he describes. I recommend his books to anyone who has even a slight interest in the Civil War.”

—PATRISA, Colorado


“Takes the reader back in time to the Civil War. Patricoff’s ingenious use of a confederate chaplain as the main character gives the most unique twist of opinions concerning the war than I have ever thought of before. The battles and the struggles are written so realistically that I felt as if I was watching a movie instead of reading a novel. Brilliantly done. I would recommend this book to any history buff, and as a home-school parent, I would encourage other homeschoolers to use this as part of their history curriculum for its accuracy and point of view.”

—ANNE, Nebraska


“I thoroughly enjoyed reading Emancipation and Separation. Charles Patricoff does such a wonderful job of transporting us back in time to experience what it was like during the Civil War. I wondered how God could be there and how people survived the horror and tragedy of it all. It is empowering to know He was there through it all, sustained His people to get through it, and that He is the same God we pray to today. I can’t wait to read the next one!

—LAURA, Colorado


“Charles is an American patriot and an historian with a passion for the Civil War. He has a unique ability to transport the reader into the everyday life of those who fought for our freedom—giving the reader the ability to interact with the characters and their struggles as they make decisions based on their personal values. And all the while readers walk away with a greater understanding of the Civil War from an historical perspective.”

—JOYCE, Colorado


“I was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, in the Churchill Grove neighborhood, right smack in the middle of what was a Civil War training camp, Camp Fuller. I just finished Separation. It was a well-told, well-written story, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a perfect mix of many different types of conflicts and thought-provoking questions within an historical background. I see Charles has written a sequel, Emancipation. He is a man of faith with a talent for story writing.”

—WILLIAM, Paris, France