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John Paul Jones Adventure #3
Engage the Enemy
The year is 1777.
Britain is engaged in an ongoing battle with the rebellious American colonies.
John Paul Jones, now a veteran of the American Navy, has been promised command of a new ship.
But before he can do so he must journey to France to fight on the side of the revolutionaries.
When he reaches the French border he realises his reputation has proceeded him. His American enemies have allied with the French aristocrats to stonewall every attempt to get him a command.
Undeterred, and worried by rebellious murmurings among his crew, Jones sets out to bring the flames of war to the British coastline.
Will Jones manage to defeat the British warships and raid the mainland?
Or will his own crews' mutinous stirrings prove even more fatal than his attempts to Engage the Enemy?
'Engage the Enemy' is the third in the series of books featuring John Paul Jones, a man referred to as 'the father of the US Navy' for his role is establishing the fledgling United States as a sea-power and challenging the might of the British.
It is an enthralling adventure story set against the violent backdrop of America's fight for independence from Britain. It is perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Alexander Kent.
"I could taste the salt and smell the wind on every page. A brilliant read.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of 'The Lunar Code'.
Christopher Kenworthy was a journalist and novelist. His other titles include 'In the Dark of the Moon', 'Badlands' and 'In Harm's Way'.
Britain is engaged in an ongoing battle with the rebellious American colonies.
John Paul Jones, now a veteran of the American Navy, has been promised command of a new ship.
But before he can do so he must journey to France to fight on the side of the revolutionaries.
When he reaches the French border he realises his reputation has proceeded him. His American enemies have allied with the French aristocrats to stonewall every attempt to get him a command.
Undeterred, and worried by rebellious murmurings among his crew, Jones sets out to bring the flames of war to the British coastline.
Will Jones manage to defeat the British warships and raid the mainland?
Or will his own crews' mutinous stirrings prove even more fatal than his attempts to Engage the Enemy?
'Engage the Enemy' is the third in the series of books featuring John Paul Jones, a man referred to as 'the father of the US Navy' for his role is establishing the fledgling United States as a sea-power and challenging the might of the British.
It is an enthralling adventure story set against the violent backdrop of America's fight for independence from Britain. It is perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Alexander Kent.
"I could taste the salt and smell the wind on every page. A brilliant read.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of 'The Lunar Code'.
Christopher Kenworthy was a journalist and novelist. His other titles include 'In the Dark of the Moon', 'Badlands' and 'In Harm's Way'.
120 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2013
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November 21, 2023
An interesting and exciting story
This is completely different than any other story that I have read about John Paul Jones. He is known as the father of the US Navy, and I can see why.
This is completely different than any other story that I have read about John Paul Jones. He is known as the father of the US Navy, and I can see why.
May 14, 2025
success
Jones finally succeeds in taking the war to Britain. In spite of mutinous officers and crew he does what he set out to do. Good action sequences.
Jones finally succeeds in taking the war to Britain. In spite of mutinous officers and crew he does what he set out to do. Good action sequences.
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