James L. Nelson Knihy

Facing the formidable army of Æthelwulf, Thorgrim Night Wolf and his men are trapped, seeking a way to continue their journey home. An unexpected proposal from Felix offers a compromise, allowing both sides to navigate the perilous waters to Frankia. Meanwhile, Thorgrim's son Odd emerges from hiding to lead a rebellion against Halfdan the Black. As Odd and his allies venture toward their homes, they must confront Halfdan's relentless pursuit, escalating the stakes for survival and rebellion.

Set over a century after Columbus's arrival in Hispaniola, the West Indies are firmly under Spanish control, with no dissent allowed. However, the wealth of the empire attracts the attention of French, English, and Dutch powers, all vying to challenge Spain's dominance. Amidst this struggle, a formidable new threat arises: the buccaneers, who become the most significant challenge to Spanish rule in the region.

It is 1777, and captain Isaac Biddlecomb, together with his wife and child, is bound for Philadelphia aboard the brig Charlemagne. His orders are to take command of the newly-built frigate Falmouth and take her out to sea before she is taken by General Richard Howe's invading army. Unknown to Biddlecomb, the entire British fleet stands between him and the new nation's capital. Forced to run his beloved brig aground, Biddlecomb comes face to face with his mortal enemy, Lieutenant John Smeaton. Biddlecomb and his crew battle to reach the prized Falmouth, only shipwright Malachi Foote and a ragtag band of deserters stand between the vessel and the seemingly unstoppable British army.

The second book in the enthralling Revolution at Sea series In the late summer of 1775, General George Washington discovers that his cache of gunpowder has dwindled to a mere nine shots per man. A desperate plan is hatched - to send a ship under the command of Captain Isaac Biddlecomb to Bermuda to capture the British powder known to be there. But the plan is a trap, set by a traitor among the patriots, and one from which even Biddlecomb cannot escape. Washington despatches his aide-de-camp, Major Edward Fitzgerald, to hunt the traitor down, while Biddlecomb must rely on cunning and seamanship to free his men and the ship, and to capture the gunpowder that is the lifeblood of the fight for liberty. Divided by an ocean but bound by the cause, as well as by their own private fears, Biddlecomb and Fitzgerald must take on a common enemy - the greatest military power on earth... A powerful saga of the American Revolution - a stirring maritime adventure in the epic, true-to-life tradition of Patrick O'Brian.

An enthralling naval adventure from bestselling author James Nelson, perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and C.S. Forester. With "first-rate action writing" (Publishers Weekly) and "authenticity" that carries total conviction (Patrick O'Brian), this fast-paced tale is filled with twists that will keep readers engaged. In 1776, as tensions boil over, the rebel government of Philadelphia authorizes the creation of the United States Navy, a bold move against British tyranny. Captain Isaac Biddlecomb embarks on a daring mission aboard the Charlemagne to raid British arms on New Providence Island in the Bahamas. However, his greatest challenge lies in his undisciplined crew, teetering on the brink of mutiny. Faced with betrayal and treachery, Biddlecomb must unite his men to confront a common enemy as the British Navy prepares to unleash its firepower against them. This gripping narrative is the third installment in the Revolution at Sea series, with Biddlecomb's journey continuing in Lords of the Ocean. Readers are encouraged to explore the earlier adventures, By Force of Arms and The Maddest Idea, to fully appreciate the unfolding saga.

The fourth book in the enthralling Revolution at Sea series It is the summer of 1776 in the former Crown Colony of New York. A fleet of British transport ships are looming off Staten Island, while on Brooklyn Heights the remnants of General George Washington's army are huddled behind hastily constructed fortifications. There, Captain Isaac Biddlecomb seeks Washington's help - only to find that Washington is preparing for the final destruction of the Continental army. Biddlecomb, commanding the brig-of-war Charlemagne , receives a monumental order. He is to transport to France the most dangerous secret weapon in the country's arsenal: scientist and philosopher Benjamin Franklin. Leading a new crew through the wintry North Atlantic, braving the cordon of the Royal Navy, Biddlecomb's seemingly simple mission to deliver Franklin to the court of Louis XVI is just the first volley in a grand scheme. While Biddlecomb is boldly raiding the English coast and Franklin is discussing strategy at Versailles, they both conspire to blow French neutrality out of the water - and turn the colonial uprising into a full-scale war. A novel of epic scope and staggering adventure which is as commanding and as vivid as history itself.

In the late summer of 1775, General George Washington discovers that his cache of gunpowder has dwindled to a mere nine shots per man. A desperate plan is hatched--to send a ship under the command of Captain Isaac Biddlecomb to Bermuda to capture the British powder known to be there. But the plan is a trap, set by a traitor among the patriots, and one from which even Biddlecomb cannot escape. Washington dispatches his aide-de-camp, Major Edward Fitzgerald, to hunt the traitor down, while Biddlecomb must rely on cunning and seamanship to free his men and the ship, and to capture the gunpowder that is the lifeblood of the fight for liberty. Divided by an ocean but bound by the cause, as well as by their own private fears, Biddlecomb and Fitzgerald must take on a common enemy--the greatest military power on earth. This is a powerful saga of the American Revolution--a stirring maritime adventure in the epic, true-to-life tradition of Patrick O'Brian.

But when King James, the huge ex-slave who is in command of Marlowe's sloop, kills the crew of a slaveship - a blackbirder - and makes himself the most wanted man in Virginina, Marlowe is forced to go and hunt him down.

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Shortly after Thomas Marlowe's arrival in Williamsburg, Virginia, all in that newfound capital city are speaking his name. With the bounty from his years as a pirate--a life he intends to renounce and keep forever secret--he purchases a fine plantation from a striking young widow, and soon after kills the favorite son of one of Virginia's most powerful clans while defending her honor. But it is a daring feat of remarkable cunning that truly sets local tongues wagging: a stunning move that wins Marlowe command of Plymouth Prize, the colony's decrepit guardship.But even as the enigmatic Marlowe bravely leads the King's sailors in bloody pitched battle against the cutthroats who infest the waters off Virginia's shores, a threat from his illicit past looms on the horizon that could doom Marlowe and his plans. Jean-Pierre LeRois, captain of the Vengeance--a brigand notorious even among other brigands for his violence and debauchery--plots to seize the colony's wealth, forcing Marlowe to choose between losing all or facing the one man he fears. Only an explosive confrontation on the open sea can determine whether the Chesapeake will be ruled by the crown or the Brethren of the Coast.

The first in the enthralling Revolution at Sea series As the War of Independence begins in earnest, American merchant seamen prepare to strike the first blows. None strikes more deftly than Isaac Biddlecomb, captain of the Judea, whose smuggling activities are making a mockery of His Majesty's Royal Navy. Pursued by the HMS Rose , he sacrifices the ship he loved to the depths, together with the fortune he stood to gain, rather than surrender. On the run from the enraged forces of King George, Isaac disguises himself as a merchant seaman. He is reunited with Ezra Rumstick, a comrade and fierce rebel, as the revolution gathers momentum. On a brig bound for Jamaica, and now serving as a lowly mate, fate tests Isaac's mettle as he is captured by the enemy and faces a life of servitude under the deranged captain and sadistic crew of the HMS Icarus ...

Thomas Marlowe, a former pirate turned plantation owner in Virginia, faces declining tobacco prices due to the Anglo-Spanish war. He decides to travel to England to trade his goods, anticipating a confrontation with an old enemy from his past.

"Exceptional military history worthy of its heroic subject." —Matthew J. Davenport. In the vein of Band of Brothers and American Sniper, this riveting account details the legendary World War I figure Alvin York, who killed two dozen Germans and captured over 100 enemy soldiers. On October 8, 1918, thirteen men of the American Expeditionary Force performed extraordinary acts, earning Medals of Honor, with Sergeant York emerging as the most celebrated hero. A poor farmer from Tennessee, York's valor on that fateful Day of Valor made him an American icon, celebrated in various media, including a blockbuster film. However, the full story of that day has often been overlooked. James Carl Nelson presents a comprehensive narrative of York's heroics while also honoring the sixteen soldiers who fought alongside him. These men, hailing from diverse backgrounds—ranging from a Connecticut farmer with Revolutionary roots to a runaway from Massachusetts and a Polish immigrant—played crucial roles in the events at the Argonne Forest. The York Patrol highlights their bravery and sacrifice, offering a long-overdue tribute to both York and his comrades. Illustrated with 25 black-and-white images, this history is a compelling tale of courage, tragedy, and heroism.

The extraordinary true story of America's forgotten invasion of Russia: one- thousand miles north of Moscow, five-thousand brave U.S. troops from Michigan fought the Red Army during the winter of 1918-1919 in brutal arctic conditions.--Provided by publisher.

A first-hand account of the author's experiences serving as a military lawyer during times of war.

Irland, Mitte des 9. Jahrhunderts: Im Kampf um die Abtei Glendalough hat Thorgrim Nachtwolf bis auf zehn Männer alles verloren. Ein vermeintlicher Freund hat ihn und seine treuen Wikinger schändlich verraten. Noch auf der Flucht schwört Thorgrim, neue Verbündete zu finden - und Rache zu üben. Tatsächlich gelingt es ihm, bei einem erneuten Überfall auf Glendalough Gold zu erbeuten. Genug, um siebzig Männer anzuwerben. Genug, um den Angriff auf den Verräter zu wagen ...

Irland, Mitte des 9. Jahrhunderts: Nach einem ereignislosen Winter platzen die Wikinger um Thorgrim Nachtwolf beinahe vor Tatendrang. Da kommt es gelegen, dass Thorgrim durch Kevin, einen irischen Stammeskönig, von Glendalough erfährt, einer schlecht geschützten Abtei im Binnenland. Der Zeitpunkt ist günstig, denn dort soll in Kürze ein Jahrmarkt stattfinden, der zusätzliches Geld in den Ort bringt. Thorgrim lässt sich auf den Raubzug ein. Doch schon auf der Fahrt über den Fluss nach Glendalough zeigt sich, dass Kevin wenig zu trauen ist ...

Irland im 9. Jahrhundert. Die Nordmänner sind längst nicht mehr nur Invasoren auf fremdem Land und Boden, sondern tief in den Machtkampf zwischen den irischen Regionalmächten verstrickt. Mittendrin: Thorgrim und sein Sohn Harald. Eigentlich wollen sie nur zurück nach Norwegen, doch um eine Passage an Bord des Schwarzen Raben zu ergattern, müssen sie sich bei Arinbjorn für eine Plünderfahrt entlang der irischen Küste verdingen. Bald stehen die tapferen Wikinger mitten im Kampf um den Thron von Tara. In einem Kampf, der ihre Stärke und Loyalität auf die Probe stellen wird wie keiner zuvor ...

Tarda estate 1775. Il generale George Washington scopre che la quantità di polvere da sparo si è ridotta a non più di nove colpi per ogni uomo. Un piano disperato viene messo in atto in fretta e mandare una nave, sotto il comando del capitano Isaac Biddlecomb fino a Bermuda per impossessarsi delle scorte inglesi, che, come risaputo, si trovano lì. Ma il piano è una trappola organizzata da un traditore infiltratosi fra i patrioti nella quale finirà lo stesso Biddlecomb. Washington spedisce il suo aiutante di campo, maggiore Edward Fitzgerald, a scovare il traditore, mentre Biddlecomb dovrà ricorrere a tutta l'astuzia ed esperienza per proteggere i suoi uomini e la sua nave, e per impadronirsi della polvere da sparo che è la linfa vitale della lotta per la libertà. Divisi da un oceano, ma uniti dalla causa, come dalle proprie paure personali, Biddlecomb e Fitzgerald dovranno guardarsi da un nemico la più grande potenza militare al mondo...

Wenn der eigene Sohn zur Geisel wird ... Irland, im 9. Jahrhundert. Ohne Segel und Ruder sind Thorgrim und seine Wikinger mit ihren Langbooten an der südirischen Küste gestrandet. Um ihre Schiffe wieder flottmachen und heimkehren zu können, sind sie auf die Hilfe der Iren angewiesen. Die aber wissen die missliche Lage der Wikinger auszunutzen: Während Thorgrim genötigt wird, die Abtei von Ferns bei der Verteidigung zu unterstützen, ist sein Sohn Harald Starkarm in die Geiselhaft des Gegners geraten und wird von ihm zum Angriff auf die Mönche gezwungen ... Siebter, unabhängig zu lesender Band der Wikinger-Reihe um Thorgrim Nachtwolf

In blindem Zorn erschlägt King James, ehemaliger Sklave und jetziger Waffenbruder von Thomas Marlowe, die Besatzung eines Sklavenschiffs und wird dadurch zum meistgesuchten Mann in ganz Virginia. Der Gouverneur stellt Marlowe vor die Wahl: Entweder er verfolgt James und bringt ihn zurück, damit er gehängt werden kann, oder er verliert alles, was er seit seiner Rückkehr in die Legalität zusammen mit seiner Frau Elizabeth aufgebaut hat. Marlowe geht auf die Jagd nach dem einstigen Sklaven und jetzigen Piraten und versucht gleichzeitig, die Kontrolle über seine eigene Mannschaft zu behalten - derbe Burschen für eine geringe Heuer, die sich nur fürs Plündern interessieren. An der afrikanischen Küste, am Sklavenumschlagplatz Whydah, treffen sich James und Marlowe wieder und müssen gemeinsam mit einer neuen Bedrohung fertig werden, bevor sie sich schließlich zur letzten Entscheidung allein gegenüber stehen.

Norwegen und Irland im 9. Jh. Bei stürmischer See und mitten in der Nacht fällt den Wikingern um Thorgrim Night Wolf ein unscheinbares Fischerboot in die Hände. An Bord: eine außergewöhnlich reich mit Juwelen verzierte Goldkrone, die Krone der Drei Königreiche. Sie allein vermag die einander ständig bekriegenden Stämme Westirlands zu vereinen. Sie allein bestimmt, in wessen Händen die Macht liegt. Ehe sie sichs versehen, stehen die Männer mitten im Kampf um das mythische Wahrzeichen, und nur die Tapfersten werden überleben ...

Wenn Klinge auf Klinge trifft und Schwert auf Schwert, sind die tapferen Wikinger um Anführer Thorgrim Nachtwolf nicht weit! Irland, Mitte des 9. Jahrhunderts. Thorgrim und seine Wikinger frohlocken: Der friesische Kaufmann Brunhard wird mit drei Handelsschiffen von Dubh-Linn aus in See stechen. Beste Aussicht auf fette Beute! Doch der Friese transportiert keine Schätze, sondern Sklaven. Und seine Schiffe sind keine schwerfälligen Koggen, sondern schnell und wendig wie Drachenboote. Völlig unerwartet für Thorgrim kommt es zur wilden Jagd auf hoher See - zu einer Jagd, bei der aus den Jägern allzu schnell Gejagte werden ... Sechster, unabhängig zu lesender Band der Wikinger-Reihe um Thorgrim Nachtwolf

Nach einem schweren Sturm stranden die tapferen Wikinger um Thorgrim Nachtwolf im Hafen von Vík-ló. Ihr Schiff ist ramponiert, die Weiterfahrt nach Norwegen ausgeschlossen. Ihr einziger Trost: das Wissen, bei Grimmar dem Riesen unter Freunden zu sein. Wie selbstverständlich stehen sie ihm bei, als die Iren mitten in der Nacht Vík-ló angreifen. Sie sichern sogar zu, ihm bei der Bergung eines Schatzes zu helfen. Doch kurz bevor sie wieder in See stechen, muss Thorgrim erkennen, dass Grimmar in Wahrheit ein gefährlicher Feind ist ...