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Harper's Rescue: A Novel of Redemption in the Civil War
Disgraced Federal officer James Harper must redeem his honor and face down his enemies if he intends to stay in the Union Army and avoid his scheduled court martial. Recruited by General Grant’s spymaster, Harper must prove that whore monger Franklin Bosley is a Confederate conspirator—a man who has no scruples, and will do anything it takes to see to his own “cause” above all else.
Harper realizes that Bosley and his men are a threat to the Union Army—but that’s not all. Maggie, the woman who has broken through Harper’s emotional walls, is also in immediate danger. Harper has to act fast or there will be more deaths on his conscience—and Maggie’s is one he couldn’t bear.
Meanwhile, indentured saloon girl Katie Malloy must find her own way to escape Bosley—or die. Finding solace in the arms of one of Harper’s men whom she has come to love, she realizes in one terrible moment that she cannot depend on him to rescue her—she must do that herself, even if it means murder.
Once at odds with Lieutenant Harper, Corporal Gustav Magnusson begins to understand that Harper will see this mission through or die trying. He’s going to need Magnusson’s help—but who can they trust? There may be just one way out alive—if they can both survive long enough to put their daring plan into action for HARPER’S RESCUE…
Harper realizes that Bosley and his men are a threat to the Union Army—but that’s not all. Maggie, the woman who has broken through Harper’s emotional walls, is also in immediate danger. Harper has to act fast or there will be more deaths on his conscience—and Maggie’s is one he couldn’t bear.
Meanwhile, indentured saloon girl Katie Malloy must find her own way to escape Bosley—or die. Finding solace in the arms of one of Harper’s men whom she has come to love, she realizes in one terrible moment that she cannot depend on him to rescue her—she must do that herself, even if it means murder.
Once at odds with Lieutenant Harper, Corporal Gustav Magnusson begins to understand that Harper will see this mission through or die trying. He’s going to need Magnusson’s help—but who can they trust? There may be just one way out alive—if they can both survive long enough to put their daring plan into action for HARPER’S RESCUE…
390 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 22, 2015
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May 13, 2019Picking up right where Harper's Donelson, book 1, left off, we find Harper and his men figuring out how to fill their time being stuck in Paducah KY while they wait to be able to get back to active duty. Gus starts to realize the burden of leading men, making decisions, and learning who he is to become. Katie, the saloon girl, is still trying to find her place while she struggles with protecting herself.
While there are still some rough and tough moments, and some spy-games at play, I think this 2nd part of the trilogy is my favorite (well, so far, seeing there's only book 1 and 2 out). Seeing how everyone's stories intertwine and everyone acts and reacts to events... you find yourself mixed up between cheering the characters on, and on edge wondering what's going to happen next and who might find a little reprieve from their trials.... and just how twisted evil can be.
This is a great continuation of Harper's Donelson and I'm looking forward to an amazing (I have faith!!) conclusion with the last part of the trilogy.
While there are still some rough and tough moments, and some spy-games at play, I think this 2nd part of the trilogy is my favorite (well, so far, seeing there's only book 1 and 2 out). Seeing how everyone's stories intertwine and everyone acts and reacts to events... you find yourself mixed up between cheering the characters on, and on edge wondering what's going to happen next and who might find a little reprieve from their trials.... and just how twisted evil can be.
This is a great continuation of Harper's Donelson and I'm looking forward to an amazing (I have faith!!) conclusion with the last part of the trilogy.
December 3, 2020
Harper’s Rescue includes a well-researched, fast-paced dramatic storyline; unique voice and perspective; and authentic, compelling, unforgettable characters in interesting situations and relationships. It shines a light on the average men and women who lived through the war in the states along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers which is unique to other books in this genre. Beta readers in the target audience describe it as page-turning, with emotional pull. Harper’s Rescue is the second book of the Harper’s War Stories series.
Readers who enjoyed Bernard Cornwell’s Richard Sharpe, or C.S Forester’s Horatio Hornblower will enjoy this book which is the second title in the Harper's War series. The novel continues the stories of Jamie Harper, Katie Malloy, Gustav Magnusson, Eleanor Saint Croix, and Loreena Bosley as the war intensifies in western Kentucky and Tennessee. It complements Jeff Shaara’s series on the ACW western theater by concentrating on the lives of the men and women at the lowest ranks, those who carry out the orders of Shaara’s generals and politicians
Readers who enjoyed Bernard Cornwell’s Richard Sharpe, or C.S Forester’s Horatio Hornblower will enjoy this book which is the second title in the Harper's War series. The novel continues the stories of Jamie Harper, Katie Malloy, Gustav Magnusson, Eleanor Saint Croix, and Loreena Bosley as the war intensifies in western Kentucky and Tennessee. It complements Jeff Shaara’s series on the ACW western theater by concentrating on the lives of the men and women at the lowest ranks, those who carry out the orders of Shaara’s generals and politicians
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April 5, 2017
Great Civil War Novel
This full novel is worth the read. Once I got the characters sorted out at the start, the plot began to unfold and the action became so intense I could hardly put the book down. Full of violent acts and blood and Gore, it I s not for the faint of heart. Yet, the action felt natural as the story progressed. The manner in which the author developed the characters was excellent--all so varied and believable. Although like the first book in this trilogy the came to a satisfactory conclusion, also like the first book I am anxious for the publication of the next book.
This full novel is worth the read. Once I got the characters sorted out at the start, the plot began to unfold and the action became so intense I could hardly put the book down. Full of violent acts and blood and Gore, it I s not for the faint of heart. Yet, the action felt natural as the story progressed. The manner in which the author developed the characters was excellent--all so varied and believable. Although like the first book in this trilogy the came to a satisfactory conclusion, also like the first book I am anxious for the publication of the next book.
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