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Patriots #3
The Turncoat
In the British colonies of North America there arose a band of brave men and women who forged a free and independent nation. Their names live on today, as does their legacy, and we proudly call them Patriots.
Boston and Cambridge, 1775. War becomes a reality as redcoats and rebels alike swarm toward the bustling seaport city of Boston, while a growing band of patriots gathers across the Charles River in Cambridge. Sworn to the patriots' cause, Daniel Reed joins an army of militiamen near Bunker Hill, while his young brother, Quincy, accompanies frontiersman Murdoch Buchanan on a perilous journey through the dangerous Mohawk River valley. As cannon fire thunders across the colonies, rebel sympathizer Elliot Markham vows he will find the British traitor in their midst; and fiery patriot Roxanne Darragh fights to return to her beloeved Daniel as, together and apart, they risk their lives for the dream of a free country.
Boston and Cambridge, 1775. War becomes a reality as redcoats and rebels alike swarm toward the bustling seaport city of Boston, while a growing band of patriots gathers across the Charles River in Cambridge. Sworn to the patriots' cause, Daniel Reed joins an army of militiamen near Bunker Hill, while his young brother, Quincy, accompanies frontiersman Murdoch Buchanan on a perilous journey through the dangerous Mohawk River valley. As cannon fire thunders across the colonies, rebel sympathizer Elliot Markham vows he will find the British traitor in their midst; and fiery patriot Roxanne Darragh fights to return to her beloeved Daniel as, together and apart, they risk their lives for the dream of a free country.
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 1, 1992
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February 7, 2017
The third book in the “Patriots” series by James Reasoner, writing under the name Adam Rutledge, picks up immediately after the events of book 2, Rebel Guns. Brothers Daniel and Quincy Reed split up in order to carry out separate missions. Quincy and frontiersman Murdoch Buchanan escort a group of refugees towards the Ohio River Valley and find themselves caught up in the efforts of the British to recruit the Mohawk Indian tribe to their cause. Meanwhile, Daniel makes his way to the Charleston area and participates in the battle of Breeds Hill and Bunker Hill. And finally, we get to see the beginnings of George Washington’s spy network as the turncoat within the Committee of Safety is uncovered.
These books continue to provide an adventurous take on the American Revolutionary War by treating us to engaging characters caught up in the struggle. At times they are a bit prescriptive but that’s OK because I’m not always looking for a deeply gritty realistic portrayal of warfare. I do appreciate that they get the history correct. As an example, the action and importance of the battle at Breed’s Hill is fully described vs. the common misperception of the importance of the Bunker Hill battle. I also like how the war isn’t reduced to the “good” guys vs the “bad” guys but instead notes the plight of the typical British soldier who was often simply plucked from duty in England to fight against a rebellion for which they had no opinion or even understanding.
At the half-way point in the series now and a couple of newly introduced dastardly characters in this volume will no doubt provide for more daring adventure in the next. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.
These books continue to provide an adventurous take on the American Revolutionary War by treating us to engaging characters caught up in the struggle. At times they are a bit prescriptive but that’s OK because I’m not always looking for a deeply gritty realistic portrayal of warfare. I do appreciate that they get the history correct. As an example, the action and importance of the battle at Breed’s Hill is fully described vs. the common misperception of the importance of the Bunker Hill battle. I also like how the war isn’t reduced to the “good” guys vs the “bad” guys but instead notes the plight of the typical British soldier who was often simply plucked from duty in England to fight against a rebellion for which they had no opinion or even understanding.
At the half-way point in the series now and a couple of newly introduced dastardly characters in this volume will no doubt provide for more daring adventure in the next. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.
December 30, 2017
good series about early america
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