The Blooding

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Hawkwoods in America for this gripping, action-packed follow up to the bestselling Ratcatcher - for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Igulden and Patrick OBrian
DECEMBER, 1812
Britain is locked in a bitter war with America and Matthew Hawkwood, soldier turned spy, is stranded behind enemy lines.

A TERRIFYING PLOT
Hawkwood 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 JOURNEY
Pursued by a relentless enemy, Hawkwood and Lawrence set off across the Adirondack Mountains. But they are not alone. Buried deep in Hawkwoods past is an old alliance one which could save both their lives and turn the tide of war

Reviews

Praise for James McGee:

• 'Irresistible rambunctious entertainment' Observer
• 'Rumbustiousa 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

Author Bio

James McGee has worked in banking, sales, newspapers, the airline industry and bookselling. His interest in the Napoleonic period dates back to his first reading of C.S. Foresters The Gun. This is the fourth in a series of books featuring Matthew Hawkwood.