The Border Men

Tennessee Frontier Trilogy #2

by Cameron Judd

The author of The Overmountain Men and The Canebrake Men continues his Tennessee Frontier Trilogy as the American Revolution rages in the wilderness. Two years after the colonies declare their independence, the American and British armies fight a seemingly endless series of bloody battles in the east. But on the Tennessee frontier, the war is fought by far fewer rules of engagement. In the wilderness, those who strike silent and swift win the day, every tree or rocky hill might hide an enemy waiting with bullet and blade, and a painless death is a rare gift. It is in this chaotic land that frontiersman Joshua Colter leads the newly formed Patriot Rangers militia against both the hated British and their Cherokee and Chickamauga allies. The war has already cost all sides a great deal in blood and betrayal. But for Joshua, the war is about to bring the pain of his own past into the conflict as old enemies return to exact their revenge . . .

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction

404 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Cameron Judd (AKA: Tobias Cole) is a bestselling author of over forty historical and Western novels, including The Canebrake Men and Crockett of Tennessee. A former award-winning journalist, he continues to write his acclaimed column “Clips to Keep” and lives with his family in Greene County, Tennessee.

Reviews

[Charlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Second book of a trilogy covering the settlement of the Appalachian frontier. Book covers several years of Revolutionary War in the back country and includes the story of several important battles (especially that of King’s Mountain) on the Carolina frontier. But mainly here, the struggle is between the desperate Cherokee (armed by the British) and the determined settlers. It’s a brutal time; a couple of parts were hard to read. Author has done a lot of research and sometimes he seems to need to have information downloads that slow down the action a bit. But generally that’s okay with me — it’s a time and place I am very interested in and he even includes a mention of one of my long ago family so that was fun. Story line and characters not as well developed as in first book of trilogy but since many are continuing characters that’s okay, too. 3.5

[Jeff Dickison · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the follow up to "The Overmountain Men" and is a good historical fiction novel. It covers the Tennessee area from 1778-1783 (during the Revolutionary War) and features the King's Mountain battle. Many of the characters from "Overmountain Men" return and their lives are updated. Recommended to fans of historical fiction.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ☆ -- the good parts of the book were really, really good. At first I didn't want to rate this because I didn't know if the book was the issue, or just me. All I know is that I was ready to move on with something else a handful of times. But that last 100 pages were fantastic, and such a beautiful yet sad ending. Still want to read the third installment

[Oren Calvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional series

I have thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in this highly engrossing trilogy of historical fiction intertwined with wonderful fragments of nonfiction.

[james wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very fine adventure

I read the first book in the series and I knew the author had me hooked. Always the history buff, this second book picked up with the characters and never missed a beat. Joshua, Cooper, Alphus took me on quite an exciting trip through the Revolutionary & the corresponding Indian Wars. A story of courage, love, honor and freedom with right amount of humor and tears. Fiction of course, but enough real characters from the era to make you feel as if you were there. Now I reckon I'll order number three and see where takes me. I highly recommend the to all who like a good story.

[Tim Blackburn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Goosebumps at the End

Really great work of historical fiction. The author takes the reader on an adventure set in the Revolutionary War era the the lower Appalachians. Patriots battled the British, colonists loyal to England, outlaws, and various tribes of Native Americans. Throughout, the protagonist Joshua Colter remains steadfast, brave, courageous, and an honorable man. Really good book that both entertains and educates.

[Timothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoying this series

Part 2 of a three part series taking place in the Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina frontiers at a time period shortly before, during, and after the American Revolution. Love the story the history and the characters. Looking forward to reading the three and final book of the series.

[virgil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid Read

Very interesting historical novel that is a little more text book than I like. It does however have many well developed characters whose adventures comprise the best parts of the book. Obviously thoroughly researched, this book is perfect for those wanting to know more detailed background of the lives and times depicted.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Tennessee Frontier Trilogy. The book's main story is about the battle for King's Mountain. The author brings the story and characters to life. However, I must confess that history is one of my favorites.

[Michael Armfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good Read

Lots of action and a realistic account of life on the frontier of Kentucky during the Revolutionary war. Sometimes a little wordy, however a great read and worth every minute

[Ronda Wian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frontier saga .

After 1st book ,couldn't pass up the next one . Mr. Judd is a good story teller. Always wanting more.

[Kelly]

total lived up to expectation from the first i just wonder how the third will be