★★★★★
A great read...
“A man as important in our history as Abe Lincoln becomes so vivid you can hear his words, see him deliver them and feel his pain.”
D James Daras · Amazon verified purchase · October 17, 2024
HISTORICAL FICTION BY JIM PIERCE
History is made
by human choices.
Enter the moments when the course of nations hung in the balance—and meet the people who had to decide what came next.
Explore the novels
THE PAST IS NEVER FAR AWAY.
THE NOVELS
Two leaders. Two defining chapters of history.
Immersive historical fiction set against the crises that tested Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill.
NOVEL ONE · AMERICAN HISTORY
Treachery
A nation divided. A presidency under siege.
Abraham Lincoln takes office as the United States stands on the edge of disunion. During his first eighteen months as president, every decision carries consequences for a country sliding into civil war.
Treachery invites readers into this extraordinary period of American history through the immediacy of historical fiction.
NOVEL TWO · WORLD WAR II
The Beginning
Britain stands alone. The world holds its breath.
From May 9, 1940, to December 10, 1941, Winston Churchill confronts one of the most perilous periods in modern history. War, uncertainty, and the immense burden of leadership define each passing day.
The Beginning brings readers close to the decisions and personalities that shaped Britain's struggle for survival.
IN THE WORDS OF READERS
What readers are saying
Selected excerpts from reader reviews on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Reviews reflect individual readers’ opinions.
Treachery
★★★★★
Engrossing
“The characters were engaging.”
alanekdevo · Amazon verified purchase · July 18, 2022
★★★★★
An interesting premise makes a good story
“Thoroughly enjoyed this book, and the 'side bars' interspersed throughout added interesting pieces of information.”
Amazon verified purchase · August 4, 2022
The Beginning
★★★★★
A Most Enjoyable Read!
“The Beginning” brings us “inside the ropes” and creates a bond between the reader and those real life heroes in a special way.
Rex Ross · Amazon verified purchase · September 14, 2024
★★★★★
A great read
“The author teaches the reader about an important time in our history in a most readable style.”
Leonard · Amazon verified purchase · October 1, 2024
The reviewer also said he ordered Treachery after reading this book.
★★★★★
Fascinating
“Fascinating ‘account’ (although historical fiction) of what it must have been like for Churchill in the early days of WWII.”
AJ · Amazon verified purchase · July 13, 2025
★★★★★
Great read
“Pierce writes an entertaining account on this great historic figure.”
Texas · Amazon verified purchase · August 14, 2024
★★★★★
Churchill's Darkest Hour
“Pierce's attention to detail and his ability to capture the atmosphere of the era make this a compelling read for anyone interested in World War II history.”
Barnes & Noble · Verified reviewer
Churchill's Historical Fight for Britain
“The dialogue, historical figures, and behind-the-scenes political drama make you feel like you're right there in 1940, watching history unfold.”
Barnes & Noble · Reader review
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
The People and History of Treachery
Four original pencil sketches depicting figures and scenes from the American Civil War, including Generals James Longstreet and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson before the Battle of Manassas.
ORIGINAL ARTWORK · THE BEGINNING
The People and History of The Beginning
Original illustrations depicting the people whose choices shaped Britain’s struggle during the Second World War.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Winston Churchill’s wife and trusted confidante
United States ambassador to Britain, 1938–1940
Commander-in-chief of Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe
Dictator of Nazi Germany
“The most compelling moments in history begin with the people who lived them.”
THE SPIRIT OF JIM PIERCE'S HISTORICAL FICTION
MEET THE AUTHOR
About Jim Pierce
Jim Pierce is a historical fiction author whose fascination with history has inspired him to explore some of the most consequential periods in American and world history.
His first novel, Treachery, published in 2022, tells the story of Abraham Lincoln during the early years of the Civil War. His second novel, The Beginning, follows Winston Churchill through the extraordinary challenges of 1940 and 1941, when Britain’s future hung in the balance.
Pierce combines researched historical events with imaginative storytelling, bringing historical figures to life while entertaining readers and illuminating the circumstances in which history was made.
A longtime insurance executive based in Houston, Texas, Pierce has a personal connection to American presidential history. He is related to Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States, and his aunt was Barbara Pierce Bush, wife of President George H. W. Bush and mother of President George W. Bush.
His interest in history began early, and his admiration for Winston Churchill’s leadership during World War II has remained a particular passion.
Pierce is a graduate of Kenyon College, where he became a lifelong member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and earned All-Conference honors in both soccer and baseball. In 1978, he received Honorable Mention All-American recognition in baseball. Pierce and his wife, Dabney, have four children and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.
His forthcoming novel, The Road to Independence, explores the Texas Revolution and the people whose actions led to the formation of the Republic of Texas.
ON THE HORIZON
The Road to Independence
The Story of the Texas Revolution
From the first clashes of rebellion to the struggle for Texas independence, Jim Pierce's next historical novel follows the people and events that changed the course of Texas history.
COMING FALL 2027FIRST LOOK · COMING FALL 2027
The Road to Independence — A First Look
A preview of the cover and character illustrations for Jim Pierce’s forthcoming novel, The Road to Independence: The Story of the Texas Revolution.
Cover preview · Coming Fall 2027
Early leader of the Texas independence movement
Texas revolutionary and defender of the Alamo
Mexican president and general
Frontiersman and defender of the Alamo
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