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Freedom's Ghost

A Mystery of the American Revolution
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As the American Revolution looms, Scotsman-turned-American-patriot Duncan McCallum returns to colonial Marblehead, Massachusetts, where tensions between British loyalists and liberty advocates threaten to ignite conflict. When a Native American sailor is wrongly accused of murdering British officers, McCallum must navigate espionage, diplomacy, and violence, calling on figures like John Hancock and the Adams brothers to protect the fragile future of the colonies. This gripping installment in the Bone Rattler series blends historical adventure with political intrigue.
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This historical crime thriller will appeal to fans of Patrick O'Brian's naval adventures, readers interested in the American Revolution, and those who enjoy suspenseful novels featuring historical figures and complex political intrigue.

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"After narrowly avoiding death in London at the hands of the king's secret agents, Duncan McCallum returns to colonial America only to discover that his troubles have followed him across the Atlantic"--

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As the drumbeat of the American Revolution grows ever closer, Scotsman-turned-American-patriot Duncan McCallum must navigate treacherous cultural and political waters if he's to secure a fighting chance for the fledgling nation in this gripping installment of the acclaimed Bone Rattler series.

After narrowly avoiding death in London at the hands of the king's secret agents, Duncan McCallum returns to colonial America only to discover that his troubles have followed him across the Atlantic.

The harbour town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, is a smouldering powder keg as British loyalists and advocates for liberty feverishly manoeuvre to determine the future of the colonies. When a Native American sailor is scapegoated for the gruesome murders of officers of the British occupation troops, McCallum will have to face off against ruthless adversaries close to the crown. Soliciting the assistance of such notable historical figures as John Hancock, Crispus Attucks, and John and Samuel Adams, McCallum must rely on his skills in science, subterfuge, and diplomacy to stave off a war for which America is not yet prepared.

Just as Patrick O'Brian's Master and Commander series took readers on a thrilling journey through the Napoleonic Wars, Freedom's Ghost and the Bone Rattler series offer riveting historical adventures embedding readers in the clashes and intrigue of the American Revolution.

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Fully Booked praises Pattison's "intoxicating blend of real events with modern political thriller imagination." The New York Journal of Books notes "a fierce suspense that depends on love and loyalty, as well as cunning and intelligence." Publishers Weekly calls it "another rousing adventure" and Booklist commends the vivid portrayal of 1700s Massachusetts and engaging multiple plot threads that keep readers hooked.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781640093201

Publisher: Counterpoint

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Counterpoint

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

About the Author

ELIOT PATTISON is the author of the Inspector Shan series, which includes The Skull Mantra, winner of an Edgar Award and finalist for the Gold Dagger. Pattison's Bone Rattler series follows Scotsman Duncan McCallum on the road to revolution as he fights to protect the cause of freedom. Pattison resides in rural Pennsylvania.

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