The Blooding - Hardcover

McGee, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1605988103 ISBN 13: 9781605988108

Publisher: Pegasus Books, 2015

Synopsis

Hawkwood finds himself behind enemy lines in America during the war of 1812―for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Patrick O'Brien

1812: Matthew Hawkwood, soldier turned spy, is stranded behind enemy lines, in America, a country at war with Britain.

Heading for the safety of the Canadian border, Hawkwood’s route takes him to Albany, where the chance sighting of a former comrade-in-arms―Major Douglas Lawrence―within a consignment of British prisoners stymies to his plans. For as the two men make their escape they uncover an American plot to invade Canada. If it is successful, the entire continent will be lost. The British authorities must be warned.

Pursued by a relentless enemy, Hawkwood and Lawrence set off across the snow-bound Adirondack Mountains; the land the Iroquois call ‘The Hunting Grounds’. But they are not alone.

Buried deep in Hawkwood’s past is an old alliance – one that could save both their lives and help turn the tide of war...

About this title

About the Author:

James McGee grew up in Gibraltar, Germany, and Northern Ireland. He has traveled extensively in Europe, the United States, Australia and the Far East, but nowadays resides in Somerset, England. Five books from his Hawkwood series are available from Pegasus Books: Hawkwood, Resurrectionist, Rapscallion, Rebellion and The Blooding.

He has also written thrillers: Trigger Men, Crow's War and Wolf's Lair.

Review:

***** Nominated for the CWA Endeavour Historical Dagger Award 2015 *****

About this edition

• Publisher: Pegasus Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1605988103
• ISBN 13: 9781605988108
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 496