Like the best of literature, Revenants, the Odyssey Home, is difficult to categorize. It’s a mystery, a love story, a coming-of-age story, an historical novel, a story of political intrigue, a war novel. Its richness is the richness of life. Its intention is to be compelling entertainment and to evoke timeless and universal truths. As such, Revenants will not fade quickly as less substantial novels do but will resonate in the reader’s heart and mind for years to come.

Mark Spencer, Dean

School of Arts and Humanities

And Professor of Creative Writing

Master of Fine Arts Program

Kauffman writes with a divinely inspired descriptive power that draws you in and leaves an image in the reader's mind to muse upon long afterwards.

John H. Byk, Writers Alive

The true damage of war isn’t the war-racked towns and cities, nor is it the the military losses. It’s the damage done to the survivors and their families. As Scott Kauffman elides past one war then another we see this damage portrayed movingly in his characters. This is a book you must read to see the truth of war.

Betsy always enjoyed life's treasures, and Christmas time was definitely one of her favorite. Of course it involved receiving a special Christmas package from her favorite older brother, Nathan, who was serving in the war in Viet Nam. But this time, she would receive more than what she bargained for. Her package arrives with a more bitter than sweet feeling for Betsy and her family, as the heavy and ruthless news dawns upon them that their beloved brother and son will never return home again. The mood of the story shifts and turns as we slowly start to see Betsy falter under the reality of the loss of her brother. Not only has Betsy's life changed by her loss, but she will also need to face the consequences resulting from her rebellious and destructive behavior. She is given the choice to redeem herself and work as a candy striper at the VA hospital. As she starts working at the hospital she becomes more acquainted with the double-crossing local congressmen, who has more secrets and plans up his sleeve than he'd like to reveal.

Revenants: The Odyssey Home is a beautifully written novel which embraces the harsh realities of life, encompassing the reader with the rough and genuine emotions of the life altering choices made by our protagonist. Scott Kauffman tells an intriguing story which will linger in the reader's mind far after the final page has been turned

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