The Patriot Spy by S. W. O’Connell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
S.W. O’Connell has provided us with a cracking tale of adventure, cross and double-cross and military history. The Patriot Spy chronicles the exploits of Lieutenant Jeremiah Creed, Irish immirant to Maryland, who takes up arms in defense of his nascent country, The United States of America. Set during the battle of Long Island in 1776, the novel follows Creed’s participation in the one of the greatest American defeats of the War. The battle scenes are impeccably researched and stunningly realistic, showing us that the horrors of war are by no means confined to modern times. O’Connell is a retired US Army intelligence officer, so it’s no wonder that he segues into intelligence gathering during the revolution, emphasizing its importance in keeping the overmatched rebel forces competitive. Historical figures such as Washington, British Generals Howe and Cornwallis, American Major Mordecai Gist and others are integrated seamlessly with O’Connell’s fictional characters. The novel ends with the British invasion of Manhattan, with the promise of more of Creed’s adventures to come in the next volume. The Patriot Spy is a fun, rollicking read, worth staying up far into the night for.
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Book Review – The Patriot Spy, by W.S. O’Connell
