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The Imposter: Lieutenant Brent: The Assassin
The Imposter
Lieutenant The Assassin
Lieutenant Brent has a secret that could see him hanged—he's not who he claims to be. After assuming the identity of a dying naval officer in a Moorish prison, he's spent three years carefully building a life in His Majesty's Navy, dreaming of the day he can return to England and marry Emily, the woman he loves.
But when Captain Timmons summons him with chilling words—"I want you to kill a man"—Brent's carefully constructed world threatens to collapse. Timmons knows the truth about his identity, and he's willing to keep it secret... for a price.
The mission seems travel hundreds of miles into the hostile North African interior, locate a French agent working to unite the region's powerful Mullahs and Deys against England, and eliminate him before his plans bear fruit. Failure means exposure and the hangman's noose. Success might finally buy Brent his freedom—and a posting in London near the woman who holds his heart.
Accompanied by the loyal Maltese sailor Hasan and two British tars caught in circumstances beyond their control, Brent must navigate the treacherous streets of Algiers, survive the unforgiving desert, and orchestrate an ambush that will determine not just his fate, but the balance of power in the Mediterranean.
From the sun-baked alleys of the Barbary Coast to desperate chases across open water, from brutal hand-to-hand combat to the agonizing wait on a lonely beach, Lieutenant The Assassin is a gripping tale of survival, sacrifice, and the terrible choices men make when duty and desperation collide.
"A taut, visceral thriller that captures both the brutality of naval warfare and the moral complexity of men caught between honor and survival."
"Riveting from first page to last—Brent is a character who will haunt you long after the final chapter."
Lieutenant The Assassin
Lieutenant Brent has a secret that could see him hanged—he's not who he claims to be. After assuming the identity of a dying naval officer in a Moorish prison, he's spent three years carefully building a life in His Majesty's Navy, dreaming of the day he can return to England and marry Emily, the woman he loves.
But when Captain Timmons summons him with chilling words—"I want you to kill a man"—Brent's carefully constructed world threatens to collapse. Timmons knows the truth about his identity, and he's willing to keep it secret... for a price.
The mission seems travel hundreds of miles into the hostile North African interior, locate a French agent working to unite the region's powerful Mullahs and Deys against England, and eliminate him before his plans bear fruit. Failure means exposure and the hangman's noose. Success might finally buy Brent his freedom—and a posting in London near the woman who holds his heart.
Accompanied by the loyal Maltese sailor Hasan and two British tars caught in circumstances beyond their control, Brent must navigate the treacherous streets of Algiers, survive the unforgiving desert, and orchestrate an ambush that will determine not just his fate, but the balance of power in the Mediterranean.
From the sun-baked alleys of the Barbary Coast to desperate chases across open water, from brutal hand-to-hand combat to the agonizing wait on a lonely beach, Lieutenant The Assassin is a gripping tale of survival, sacrifice, and the terrible choices men make when duty and desperation collide.
"A taut, visceral thriller that captures both the brutality of naval warfare and the moral complexity of men caught between honor and survival."
"Riveting from first page to last—Brent is a character who will haunt you long after the final chapter."
175 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2026
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February 7, 2026
Great story and character development for Mr. Brent
Great bridging story both at sea and ashore about the conflict between England and France in the Mediterranean. The characters became real, the danger close and the outcome at risk. I eagerly await the next book in Mr. Brent’s story.
Great bridging story both at sea and ashore about the conflict between England and France in the Mediterranean. The characters became real, the danger close and the outcome at risk. I eagerly await the next book in Mr. Brent’s story.
April 13, 2026
Some series possibilities here.
One possibility might be to merge with Ash and his story, thus preserving the very good characters from both sets of characters. The Age of Sail venue is rich in possibilities.
One possibility might be to merge with Ash and his story, thus preserving the very good characters from both sets of characters. The Age of Sail venue is rich in possibilities.
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