1777: INVASION American Revolution Historical Thriller

by Tom Dulaney

The action is intense, frightening and sometimes bloody in this page-turner historical thriller that yanks the American Revolution off the dry pages of history text books. * ** *The British invaded in darkness on 265 sailing tall ships carrying 17,000 soldiers armed to the teeth. Their Arrest George Washington and the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Put them in jail to stand trial for treason. The penalty--death. Capture and occupy Philadelphia. Crush the American Revolution. Christianne Freemont, nineteen-year-old gifted marksman, her spying twin brother Christopher and the raggedy Continental Army stand in the way.The invading British army, beefed up with Hessian mercenaries, launched its Philadelphia Campaign in 1777 by coming ashore just 44 miles from the capital of the colonies. General William Howe, commander of the forces, expected total victory within weeks.The history texts tell us the facts. They don’t tell of the fear of under-equipped soldiers facing down the mightiest military power of the day. They don’t detail the chaos of battle, the smell of gunpowder, the gut-wrenching anxiety of risking life and home in a near-hopeless struggle. Women and children in the path of the invaders watched their husbands, fathers and sons march off to war. Many never came home. Many survived, maimed for life.What was it like to be there?What was it like to see hundreds of tall war ships landing at the head of the Chesapeake Bay? What was it like to challenge England’s overwhelming forces with an army barely clothed and lacking arms, men, money and supplies?1777: Invasion tells the story through the eyes of the everyday men and women who stood up to fight.The British Philadelphia Campaign began with the Redcoat fleet sailing up the Elk River and landing at Head of Elk (Elkton) Maryland. Their first major clash with the defending Rebels came at Cooch’s Bridge, the only revolutionary battle fought in Delaware.Set against the true history of those days, 1777: Invasion brings the struggle to life.

Genres: Historical Fiction

188 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 20, 2012

Reviews

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really interesting perspective of the Philadelphia Campaign. I wish it were also in print (available on Kindle only) so I could have more of my students read it in our upcoming historical fiction unit.