DECEMBER 1776. America's fight for independence hangs by a thread. George Washington's battered army huddles on the frozen banks of the Delaware River. A Patriot spy carrying intelligence that could change the course of the war has vanished, and the discovery of a traitor in camp leaves Washington's command shaken. With British and Hessian forces holding New Jersey and Washington desperate for reliable intelligence, the fate of the Revolution may depend on what waits across the river.
Isaak Moore is sent to find the answers. A local militiaman with little more than courage and instinct, he crosses into enemy territory expecting a simple mission. Instead, he is drawn into a deadly world of espionage, hidden secrets, and betrayal-where one wrong move could cost the Revolution everything. Inspired by real events surrounding the Battle of Trenton 250 years ago and the shadowy double agent John Honeyman, this is a historical spy thriller for fans of slow-burn espionage fiction.1776: A River of Spies is a gripping historical thriller that brings the real espionage of the American Revolution to life.
Rooted in actual events and featuring the mysterious double agent John Honeyman-whose true loyalties have puzzled historians for centuries-this novel captures the tension, danger, and moral complexity of covert warfare during the Revolutionary War. Perfect for readers who love Turn: Washington's Spies, the intricate plotting of Ken Follett, the spy craft of John le Carré and historical adventure of Bernard Cornwell.5-Star Reviews: 1776: A River of Spies "is a taut, atmospheric novel that approaches the American Revolution...with intimacy, precision, and a quietly mounting tension." Maria Ashford, Book-shelfie.com4.9 Stars on Hoopla.
DECEMBER 1776. America's fight for independence hangs by a thread. George Washington's battered army huddles on the frozen banks of the Delaware River. A Patriot spy carrying intelligence that could change the course of the war has vanished, and the discovery of a traitor in camp leaves Washington's command shaken. With British and Hessian forces holding New Jersey and Washington desperate for reliable intelligence, the fate of the Revolution may depend on what waits across the river.
Isaak Moore is sent to find the answers. A local militiaman with little more than courage and instinct, he crosses into enemy territory expecting a simple mission. Instead, he is drawn into a deadly world of espionage, hidden secrets, and betrayal-where one wrong move could cost the Revolution everything. Inspired by real events surrounding the Battle of Trenton 250 years ago and the shadowy double agent John Honeyman, this is a historical spy thriller for fans of slow-burn espionage fiction.1776: A River of Spies is a gripping historical thriller that brings the real espionage of the American Revolution to life.
Rooted in actual events and featuring the mysterious double agent John Honeyman-whose true loyalties have puzzled historians for centuries-this novel captures the tension, danger, and moral complexity of covert warfare during the Revolutionary War. Perfect for readers who love Turn: Washington's Spies, the intricate plotting of Ken Follett, the spy craft of John le Carré and historical adventure of Bernard Cornwell.5-Star Reviews: 1776: A River of Spies "is a taut, atmospheric novel that approaches the American Revolution...with intimacy, precision, and a quietly mounting tension." Maria Ashford, Book-shelfie.com4.9 Stars on Hoopla.