General Book Info
Series: For Liberty and Conscience #2
Genre: Christian historical fiction
Length: 322 pages
Release date: September 25, 2024
Book Description
THE FIGHT HE GOT WASN’T THE FIGHT HE WANTED.
It’s 1780, and North Carolina is a battleground. Backcountry scout Benjamin Woodbridge is guarding a Patriot camp when he sees the king’s men pursuing a civilian. Never one to stand by while someone is in trouble, Benjamin steps in to help the stranger and finds an unexpected ally.
But the same British officer who targeted the stranger is also targeting Benjamin’s settlement. After Benjamin is wounded on a lonely mountain trail, he watches Sunrising fall to the man who crushed his father’s cause nine years earlier. Benjamin’s fight has come home to the very people he wanted to protect—his shy younger sister and the woman who has given them both a home.
Now, with the help of some unlikely comrades and the indomitable Aunt Kate, Benjamin must fight for what he loves before Sunrising goes up in flames. But only if he can fight himself first.
Perfect for fans of Christian historical fiction and tales of bravery and redemption, Patriot at the River combines engaging characters, daring action, and biblical truth. Read now and step into an adventure of faith and freedom.
About the Series
Patriot at the River is the second book of the For Liberty and Conscience trilogy, which combines early American history with Christ-centered fiction. Though Patriot at the River can be read as a standalone, readers will enjoy the return of several characters from the first book in the series, Preacher on the Run.
My Thoughts
Patriot at the River is another fascinating story, where the author has mixed her own fictional story-telling in with actual history. I enjoyed more of a look into the time period around the Revolutionary War, a piece of history I really don't know a lot about.
The characters were well developed and came alive to make the story a very engaging one. The plot was full of intrigue, keeping me guessing the outcomes. At one point, I wondered why I was having some trouble keeping up with which "side" certain characters were on -- until I realized the characters themselves weren't always so sure where they stood or where they should stand in the fight! Some battled for the possession of strategic locations, others struggled to maintain their homes and their very lives, while others were running from situations in their pasts, all creating an interesting conflict. Growing realizations of faith in some of the characters added a captivating element to the story.
Patriot at the River is a great read for fans of well-written Christian historical fiction. I look forward to reading the final installment in this trilogy.
Thanks to Jayna Baas for providing a copy of her book. I am happy to share my own thoughts in this review.
Author Bio
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When she’s not writing her own books or editing other people’s books, Jayna seeks out new adventures on the screen, on the page, and in the kitchen. She also loves to spend time with her great family of real people and the family of pretend people who live in her head. (Yes, she does know her characters are not real. No, she does not want you to tell them she said so.)
Although her love of words extends to multiple genres, Jayna’s favorite story is this: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Learn more at booksbyjayna.com, join her newsletter, or connect with her on Goodreads.
Giveaway Info
Prize: One signed paperback copy each of Preacher on the Run and Patriot at the River, the first two books in the For Liberty and Conscience trilogy. All entrants will receive a promo code for Jayna Baas’s online store.
Notes: US mailing addresses only, 18 and up
or with parental consent. No purchase necessary. All entrants agree to join
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Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGDL62QM
Author website: https://www.booksbyjayna.com/patriot-at-the-river
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