The story of Michael Hanley, faced with the choice of slowly dying in Ireland or taking his chances in America. He joins the army's 4th Infantry and must live or die as best he can amid danger and prejudice as the United States and Mexico edge closer to war. Will he make a lfe for himself in America or will he fall? Neil MacMillan is a freelance writer and living historian specializing in the American Civil War. He resides in Syracuse, NY with his wife Peggy.