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A Constant Thunder
It is the summer of 1777, and the future of the young United States hangs in the balance! As one British force sails to attack Philadelphia, another army, reinforced by the Crown’s Native American allies, sweeps down the Hudson Valley to cut the fledgling nation in two. Gideon Hawke has joined Morgan’s Rifle Corps, and soon this elite force marches northwards to help stem the enemy tide. On this campaign, Gideon’s love, Ruth Munroe, is never far from his side. Destiny awaits them both near Saratoga!
- GenresHistorical Fiction
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 16, 2017
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Robert Krenzel
10 books52 followersA retired Army officer and married father of two, Bob Krenzel is the author of This Glorious Cause the first novel in the Gideon Hawke Series.
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December 24, 2017
This is an extraordinary story of the American Revolution told from the perspective of a young officer in the Continental Army.
This is a period of history I knew little about. It was fascinating to learn about camp life, battle tactics and the politics of the time. I had no idea women and children traveled with the troops, that slaves could be freed with a simple letter, or that the British Army employed Indians to fight for them.
I would recommend this book to historical fiction fans and those interested in learning more about this complex period in American history.
This is a period of history I knew little about. It was fascinating to learn about camp life, battle tactics and the politics of the time. I had no idea women and children traveled with the troops, that slaves could be freed with a simple letter, or that the British Army employed Indians to fight for them.
I would recommend this book to historical fiction fans and those interested in learning more about this complex period in American history.
November 30, 2017
Another great read in the series! I've loved all of Robert's books--one of my favorite periods of history. This book is full of action, history, romance--what's not to love?! I love Gideon and Ruth! Highly recommend for fans of a gripping historical YA.
May 19, 2021
Great way to learn history without knowing you are. Well researched and well told. My son liked it too.
January 10, 2018
The American Revolution is underway and Gideon Hawke is chomping at the bit to head back into war. There’s just one problem. The love of his life, Ruth, is determined to stay by his side. What’s a man to do? A Constant Thunder by Robert Krenzel is fit for all ages and follows Gideon and Ruth as they face the struggle of living through a war we could only imagine. I must admit that I didn’t read Gideon Hawk books 1-3 before diving into this one. Why? Because this one I had in paperback and the pages were calling out to me begging me to read them!
So I went ahead and read book 4 and I must say that it’s great to find a book that you can pick up at any time and get sucked right into the story without getting lost. There was never a moment where I was confused by not having read the previous books, but I’m still curious what all went down in books 1-3 so I’ll probably have to go back just to see.
Krenzel has an amazing grasp of what it would be like to live and serve during the Revolutionary war. His characters are authentic and engaging as they develop through this intriguing time. It’s difficult to imagine a world without email, cars, and constant communication, but this book eloquently puts this into perspective. Soldiers likely walked on foot for miles just to get into a battle.
Even though we probably can’t relate to living in Gideon’s time, there’s definitely relatable moments sprinkled throughout this book. We’ve all had those moments where there are things expected of us that challenge our sense of right and wrong, times where we’re pure pressured into doing something we wouldn’t normally do, and moments where we underestimate our opponents. These are just some of the experiences Gideon Hawke faces and if you enjoy reading Historical Fiction then this book should definitely be on your to be read list!
Star Rating Report Card:
4.5 Stars out of 5
1) Character development:
★★★★★ - 5 stars
2) Overall pace:
★★ - 2 stars
3) Plot:
★★★★★ - 5 stars
4) Conflict
★★★★★ - 5 stars
5) Consistency:
★★★★★ - 5 stars
6) Dialogue
★★★★★ - 5 stars
So I went ahead and read book 4 and I must say that it’s great to find a book that you can pick up at any time and get sucked right into the story without getting lost. There was never a moment where I was confused by not having read the previous books, but I’m still curious what all went down in books 1-3 so I’ll probably have to go back just to see.
Krenzel has an amazing grasp of what it would be like to live and serve during the Revolutionary war. His characters are authentic and engaging as they develop through this intriguing time. It’s difficult to imagine a world without email, cars, and constant communication, but this book eloquently puts this into perspective. Soldiers likely walked on foot for miles just to get into a battle.
Even though we probably can’t relate to living in Gideon’s time, there’s definitely relatable moments sprinkled throughout this book. We’ve all had those moments where there are things expected of us that challenge our sense of right and wrong, times where we’re pure pressured into doing something we wouldn’t normally do, and moments where we underestimate our opponents. These are just some of the experiences Gideon Hawke faces and if you enjoy reading Historical Fiction then this book should definitely be on your to be read list!
Star Rating Report Card:
4.5 Stars out of 5
1) Character development:
★★★★★ - 5 stars
2) Overall pace:
★★ - 2 stars
3) Plot:
★★★★★ - 5 stars
4) Conflict
★★★★★ - 5 stars
5) Consistency:
★★★★★ - 5 stars
6) Dialogue
★★★★★ - 5 stars
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