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In this fifth book of the Jacob Clarke series, the American Revolution heads to South Carolina, as Great Britain sets its sights on defeating the South. Having fought to a stalemate in the North, the British capture Savannah, Georgia, and then start a campaign to take the rest of the region. The brave Americans of the Southern Army try to stop the first British attempt on Charles Town. Then comes the bloody assault to take back Savannah. Jacob Clarke leads his men in the defense of South Carolina. Serving as the eyes and ears of the Southern Army, he tracks the British advance. From the bloody ramparts of Savannah to the siege lines of Charles Town, Jacob and the brave men of the 2nd South Carolina met a challenge that would try men’s souls. The book covers 1779 to 1781, pivotal years in the Southern Campaign, that gave birth to the partisans under Marion and Sumter. While the series is considered historical fiction, there is more fact than fiction.
Erick W. Nason’s second book in his French and Indian War series furthers the exploits of Ranger Sergeant Jacob Clarke, as Jacob continues in the historical fight against the French, the Canadians, and their Indian allies. After the massacre and fall of British-held Fort William Henry in 1757, Major Robert Rogers continues to lead Jacob and his fellow Rangers in unconventional partisan warfare against their hated foes. They nearly lose their lives at the Battle on Showshoes, the disastrous assault against Fort Carillon, and in fighting their French partisan rivals Jean-Baptiste de Langy and Durantaye. Besides fighting their enemies, the Rangers had to deal with the growing tension between British regulars and the provincials. To fill their depleted ranks, Jacob leads a recruiting party to find the right men for the Ranger Companies, before heading north to join the British expedition against Quebec. This historical novel contains more real fact than fiction, including actual people and events.
The fourth book of a series, A Leader of Wolves: The Adventures of Captain Jacob Clarke, Continental Officer picks up where the third book left off in the fateful year of 1776. The American Revolution has just begun, and South Carolina is preparing for any British attempts to take the city. Many answer the call to join, from hardened and scarred veterans from the Anglo-Cherokee War, to those who feel the need to join. Along with these volunteers is Jacob Clarke, who once more answers the call. While they took the city of Charles Town with no bloodshed, they knew it wouldn’t last long. All will be tested when the British arrive and they have to defend Fort Sullivan, or freedom will die with them. Clarke’s military career began in the French and Indian War as a 16-year-old who joined Rogers Rangers in New York State. He fought all through that war, to include the taking of Quebec, before being sent to South Carolina to assist with the Anglo-Cherokee War. There he fought with Marion, Moultrie, and Sumter. As the American Revolution begins, he answers the call once again, but as a Continental Officer of the 2nd South Carolina. He participated in the securing of Charles Town and the stalwart defense of Fort Sullivan.
The woods before and above them opened fire, and a thousand voices rose in a Cherokee war-whoop. Three of the lead men in Marion’s section were not lucky this time, as several balls hit them at once. Ducking next to a tree, Jacob could hear the thuds of balls striking it instead of him. Looking around the tree, he could see the silhouettes of the Cherokee amongst the trees, their war paint blending in with the shadows of the trees. Looking across the ravine, Jacob could see Moultrie and his men had taken cover and had a couple of men wounded by the opening volley. Then looking behind them, he could see Kennedy’s men seeking protection, while he could hear the British commanders issuing their orders. Jacob became concerned that they could get caught in a crossfire between the British regiments and the Cherokee. Take an extraordinary journey back to French and Indian War America, from New York to South Carolina, with Jacob Clarke, a Ranger Captain from Rogers Rangers. He is joined by Sergeant Samuel Penny, who was assigned to advise Colonel Grant and South Carolina in their fight against the Cherokee in 1760-1761. This well-researched novel makes history jump off the page.
The woods before and above them opened fire, and a thousand voices rose in a Cherokee war-whoop. Three of the lead men in Marion’s section were not lucky this time, as several balls hit them at once. Ducking next to a tree, Jacob could hear the thuds of balls striking it instead of him. Looking around the tree, he could see the silhouettes of the Cherokee amongst the trees, their war paint blending in with the shadows of the trees. Looking across the ravine, Jacob could see Moultrie and his men had taken cover and had a couple of men wounded by the opening volley. Then looking behind them, he could see Kennedy’s men seeking protection, while he could hear the British commanders issuing their orders. Jacob became concerned that they could get caught in a crossfire between the British regiments and the Cherokee. Take an extraordinary journey back to French and Indian War America, from New York to South Carolina, with Jacob Clarke, a Ranger Captain from Rogers Rangers. He is joined by Sergeant Samuel Penny, who was assigned to advise Colonel Grant and South Carolina in their fight against the Cherokee in 1760-1761. This well-researched novel makes history jump off the page.
Jacob chuckled and shook his head as he took another sip of his flip. He never thought he would make it to forty, especially after joining Robert Rogers Independent Company of Rangers. As a young Ranger, he learned the new tactics of warfare as he was thrust into what would be called the French and Indian War. In some tavern conversations, he had been asked why he joined, and to be perfectly honest, at least at the beginning, it had been for revenge. He wanted to get back at the Indians allied with the French for taking his family. Over time, though, he would fight with and for his fellow Rangers to survive and win.
In this fifth book of the Jacob Clarke series, the American Revolution heads to South Carolina, as Great Britain sets its sights on defeating the South. Having fought to a stalemate in the North, the British capture Savannah, Georgia, and then start a campaign to take the rest of the region. The brave Americans of the Southern Army try to stop the first British attempt on Charles Town. Then comes the bloody assault to take back Savannah. Jacob Clarke leads his men in the defense of South Carolina. Serving as the eyes and ears of the Southern Army, he tracks the British advance. From the bloody ramparts of Savannah to the siege lines of Charles Town, Jacob and the brave men of the 2nd South Carolina met a challenge that would try men’s souls. The book covers 1779 to 1781, pivotal years in the Southern Campaign, that gave birth to the partisans under Marion and Sumter. While the series is considered historical fiction, there is more fact than fiction.
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