Malcolm “Mac” Kelsey thought his life was over when he was gravely injured during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Haunted by the tragic loss of his daughter and the collapse of his marriage, the broken Navy officer is offered a miraculous choice: continue on the path, or leave behind his painful memories and begin life anew. But instead of the peace he longs for, Kelsey awakens on the eve of the Civil War, soon to fight as a Union Army soldier in the war’s most pivotal and bloodiest battles.

From the turbulence of the pre-war American West to the turning point at Gettysburg, Kelsey faces the horrors of combat while crossing paths with determined soldiers on both sides of the conflict and families torn apart by war. Together, they confront unrelenting hardship and grapple with the meaning of courage, sacrifice, and redemption.
Will Kelsey’s second chance bring the peace he desperately seeks—or lead him to a fate even more devastating than the one he left behind? The Other Side of Life by Andy Kutler is a powerful journey through time, war, and the fragile beauty of second chances.

Blending vivid military history, gripping American Civil War battles, and unforgettable characters, Andy Kutler crafts a sweeping tale of courage, redemption, and the enduring power of hope. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and the legacy of those who served in the Army, Navy, and beyond, this story captures the resilience of the human spirit against the backdrop of one of the darkest chapters in American history.