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Edge of Reason: Warrior's Path, Book 2
Canada, 1759. After the capture of Quebec in the Seven Years War, Corporal Hugh MacKim and other 78th Highlanders attempt to desert the British army. But when Hugh's group is caught in an ambush, his loved one, Tayanita, is mortally wounded by a tall, tattooed Canadian.
MacKim swears vengeance. Suffering from nightmares, he returns to the army, transfers to the Rangers and decides to fight in a series of skirmishes through the winter. When the French attacks on the British outposts become more frequent, General Murray organizes the Flying a group of men dedicated to preventing the French attacks.
Certain that his sworn enemy, Lucas de Langdon, is among the attackers, MacKim joins General Murray's group. But can he exact his revenge, and has the strain of war tipped him over the edge of reason?
MacKim swears vengeance. Suffering from nightmares, he returns to the army, transfers to the Rangers and decides to fight in a series of skirmishes through the winter. When the French attacks on the British outposts become more frequent, General Murray organizes the Flying a group of men dedicated to preventing the French attacks.
Certain that his sworn enemy, Lucas de Langdon, is among the attackers, MacKim joins General Murray's group. But can he exact his revenge, and has the strain of war tipped him over the edge of reason?
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Published July 21, 2021
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Malcolm Archibald
130 books70 followersMy primary interest is historical, either fiction or non fiction, but I can enjoy most anything from Jane Austin to Kipling to J K Rowling. I have been very quiet on this site, but I think I might be a bit more active now.
I also enjoy the stimulation of meeting people and finding out about them.
I also enjoy the stimulation of meeting people and finding out about them.
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November 7, 2022
The characters in this story, Hugh McKim, Lt. Kennedy, Tayanita, all the rest, will live in you memory at least for a time. Each has something to offer in the story, but most of all they are human beings, lost in the travails of war. The story continues the war between the British forces and those of French over Canada. Having won their initial battles Hugh McKim is prepared to desert, to follow the native woman Tayanita to a new life. But French irregulars kill her, scalp him, and his war continues after a stay in hospital. He becomes a "Ranger" as he seeks revenge for Tayanita. His occasional descendance into the madness of talking to her, trying to determine what she wants, seeing her, and then dealing with the fight between he and the French, not only entertains but gives a wholly different view of a soldier's experience and life. The characters are wonderful. The prose is as always from Professor Archibald, nonpareil. The story resonates, fills the imagination, gives the reader a walk through uncharted "madness." Perhaps if we all read more of this type of story, learned more about the impact of war on men and women, we might learn to avoid future conflicts. Mankind being what he is, what she is, a cessation of wars is too much to ask. Without reference to that this book is well worth the time spent. It gives the reader the essence of the writing ability of a great author.
November 29, 2021
Excellent Read
This series is an extremely good read. Besides the history not usually told in the history books is told herein. Any student of N. American history needs to read this as an untold story of N. American English history and Canada in particular. After reading two novels centered around the Bits naval engagements in regard to the siege of Quebec, these two novels about the land war filled out the whole picture for me, while enjoying a work of historical fiction.
This series is an extremely good read. Besides the history not usually told in the history books is told herein. Any student of N. American history needs to read this as an untold story of N. American English history and Canada in particular. After reading two novels centered around the Bits naval engagements in regard to the siege of Quebec, these two novels about the land war filled out the whole picture for me, while enjoying a work of historical fiction.
May 6, 2021
A great second volume
How to improve an excellent story, write a second installment which is capable of standing alone.
A great piece about the French siege of Quebec over the winter, following Wolfe’s victory on the Plains of Abraham.
The character development of McKim and his fellows of the 78th Highlanders is a great work care.
Waiting anxiously for a third volume.
How to improve an excellent story, write a second installment which is capable of standing alone.
A great piece about the French siege of Quebec over the winter, following Wolfe’s victory on the Plains of Abraham.
The character development of McKim and his fellows of the 78th Highlanders is a great work care.
Waiting anxiously for a third volume.
March 9, 2025
History told in fiction
This is the second book of this author that I have read. It tells of the campaign in Canada,by the British against the French. The facts are historically accurate and the story quite gripping.
The narrative flows well and the characters are engaging. A rather good book
This is the second book of this author that I have read. It tells of the campaign in Canada,by the British against the French. The facts are historically accurate and the story quite gripping.
The narrative flows well and the characters are engaging. A rather good book
June 19, 2021
Reason Triumphs
A well written follow up to the first book in the series. Character development continued throughout with a particularly exciting twist at the end. I enjoyed this book and can strongly recommend reading the prequel before this one. Enjoy.
A well written follow up to the first book in the series. Character development continued throughout with a particularly exciting twist at the end. I enjoyed this book and can strongly recommend reading the prequel before this one. Enjoy.
July 11, 2021
Second batch of brilliance.
As a Scotsman I loved both books , although even if I wasn't I would have enjoyed them just as much. Just confirming how big an influence the Scots had in winning Canada.
As a Scotsman I loved both books , although even if I wasn't I would have enjoyed them just as much. Just confirming how big an influence the Scots had in winning Canada.
November 5, 2021
Revenge again
Although the plot is similar to the first installment. This novel proved to be quite action packed and fast paced
Although the plot is similar to the first installment. This novel proved to be quite action packed and fast paced
January 28, 2022
Adventure!
Most know how the British took Montreal but not how they almost lost it. Nice blend of history and adventure. A very fast paced story.
Most know how the British took Montreal but not how they almost lost it. Nice blend of history and adventure. A very fast paced story.
March 31, 2022
Read book one-then book two- and now into book three finding all very descriptive and enthralling .l read the Sharp Series by Bernard Cornwall and find these books just as good.
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