Red Sky in the Morning

by Robert Atkinson

For anyone waiting for the sequel to Bob Atkinson’s 2012 bestseller The Last Sunset, your wait is over. Red Sky in the Morning concludes the adventures of Andy Macmillan and the other cast of soldiers and vacationers stranded in the Scottish Highlands at the height of the 1745 rising.

The novel is overflowing with romance, danger, politicking, tragedy and atonement. And hovering just out of sight is the army of the Duke of Cumberland, or ‘Butcher Cumberland’ as the history books know him. The Duke’s redcoat army suffered a reverse in the first book, but no more than that. There will be a reckoning between the redcoats and the rebels, and Bob Atkinson does not shortchange his readers as he delivers a stunning climax.

310 pages, Paperback

First published June 10, 2015

Reviews

[Dayna Cheser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of ‘Red Sky in the Morning’
by Robert Atkinson
In the prequel, The Last Sunset, people vanished from their own time, reappearing in 1746. These intrepid time travelers changed history with their presence. A key event in the Scots timeline never happened.
Now, in Red Sky in the Morning, a new reality emerges; a new dawn for Scotland.
How would Scots history play out if the Battle of Culloden had never happened? Would the changes affect the world stage – then, now, and in the future?
In these pages, you’ll live in a world, almost 270 years ago, when the presence of English troops in the Highlands meant danger and death. Life was hard in their beautiful land, but to the Highlanders, this was their home. The time travelers brought changes, but were the changes for the better? The Highlanders risk everything so they might know.
Will our world get a second chance?
In his sequel to ‘The Last Sunset’, Mr. Atkinson weaves a thought-provoking alternate reality for his beloved Scotland. The vivid scenes he paints will take you there, where you’ll witness the struggle that could change everything. I hope we see more from this talented author and storyteller in the near future.
Mr. Atkinson and Red Sky in the Morning receive a second 5-Star rating.
Dayna Leigh Cheser
Author of Janelle’s Time, Moria’s Time, and Adelle’s Time

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll be honest, I have been waiting for this sequel ever since I finished 'The Last Sunset' and was torn between overwhelming excitement and a certain amount of fear to have the 2nd book in my hands. Well, that fear was unfounded. This author, who had already mastered his craft, has taken his writing to another level; not only in developing the plot and action, which in this installment reaches its dizzying conclusion, but the relationships between the characters and even the characters knowledge of themselves as they grow and are tested in this dangerous new world. Be prepared for sleepless nights as you will struggle to put this book down! Also be prepared for tears as I challenge you not to fall in love with these characters, but remember this is war and blood will be spilt! But its not all doom and gloom as Mr Atkinson, like all great authors, manages to keep us laughing as often as we gasp. I loved this book and I really hope we see more novels from this author.

[Thomas Hay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whoa! I can finally stop and breathe. I can now get back to my honey-do's and chores. I almost missed paying this month's bills. All thanks to Bob's wonderful and intriguing story.
I had read the original story " The Last Sunset", so was eager to read the sequel. I kept bugging Bob about when it would come out since I had enjoyed the original so much.
This sequel was well worth the wait. I'll be booking a trip to Scotland in the near future. Bob is magical putting the reader right into the story. His descriptions of Andy showing Longholme how to use the rife is a classical example of great writing.
Thanks Bob, you really know how to tell (write) a remarkable story.