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OverviewHawkwood's in America for this gripping, action-packed follow up to the bestselling Ratcatcher - for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Igulden and Patrick O'BrianDECEMBER, 1812Britain is locked in a bitter war with America and Matthew Hawkwood, soldier turned spy, is stranded behind enemy lines. A TERRIFYING PLOTHawkwood heads for the Canadian border, along with former comrade-in-arms, Major Douglas Lawrence. But as they men make their escape, the two men uncover a plot that could turn the British Empire to dust.A PERILOUS JOURNEYPursued by a relentless enemy, Hawkwood and Lawrence set off across the Adirondack Mountains. But they are not alone. Buried deep in Hawkwood's past is an old alliance - one which could save both their lives and turn the tide of war... Full Product DetailsAuthor: James McGee , David TimsonPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Edition: Unabridged edition ISBN: 9780007459858ISBN 10: 0007459858 Publication Date: 03 July 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Downloadable audio file Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for James McGee:* 'Irresistible... rambunctious entertainment' Observer* 'Rumbustious...a darkly attractive hero, terrific period atmosphere and action' The Times* 'Atmospheric and well researched... try it' Daily Mirror* `Breakneck pace, brutal action, clever characterisation and twisty plotting ...' Reginald Hill* `Ratcatcher is a richly enjoyable and impressively researched novel - also very gripping. James McGee is clearly a rising star in the historical galaxy and I look forward to Hawkwood's return' Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy Praise for James McGee: * 'Irresistible! rambunctious entertainment' Observer * 'Rumbustious!a darkly attractive hero, terrific period atmosphere and action' The Times * 'Atmospheric and well researched! try it' Daily Mirror * 'Breakneck pace, brutal action, clever characterisation and twisty plotting ! James McGee brings Regency London to life -- or perhaps I should say to death!' Reginald Hill * 'Ratcatcher is a richly enjoyable and impressively researched novel -- also very gripping. James McGee is clearly a rising star in the historical galaxy and I look forward to Hawkwood's return' Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy Author InformationJames McGee was born into an army family. He was educated in Gibraltar, Germany and Belfast. His career has encompassed banking, bookselling and thirteen years in the airline business. He has also presented book reviews for BBC local radio and several independent stations. In addition to the successful Hawkwood series, he has also written several thrillers. He lives in Somerset. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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