The Ghost Eagle

by Quentin Grady

In 1753, Philippe Gerrard, a Montreal fur trader, risked his life and fortune to travel back to Rouen, France, a place where he was declared a traitor and a criminal, to rescue Henri, his 12 year old son, who has been confined by Holy Sanctuary within the walls of Saint Ouen’s Church. Escaping back across the Atlantic Ocean and venturing deep into the wilderness of New France, he believes they are safe from a vengeful Marquis. The aristocrat however, sends a notorious assassin in pursuit, a man now possessed and intent on murdering the fur trader, his son and everyone else he loves. But Philippe’s actions have disturbed something else. A dark, evil thing from a seven hundred year old legend follows him across the ocean. Amid the historical events on the eve of the French and Indian War, the skeptical descendants of four great houses are inevitably drawn to one another as they are forced to confront deadly tragedy. This tale of history and ancient evil unfolds against the epic struggle between England, France, and the Iroquoian tribes for control of the natural wealth and lush lands of North America.

742 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 10, 2013

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Historical fiction - lead up to French and Indian War. Phillippe goes to France to Rescue Henri and Michelle and bring them to New France. Only they get captured by the indians. And, Helmut Colbert is sent from France to track them down. Many different stories playing out at the same time... but very enjoyable read.

[Sara N Unger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was immersed in the story the entire time

This is one of the greatest books I have ever read. Throughout the entire story I could vividly picture everything that I was reading, at one time I even almost fainted because a scalping was described so in depth that I felt like I was sitting there witnessing it. I am starting the second book right now.