The Iron Chain
by Jim DeFelice
The Iron Chain is the second volume of a rollicking, fast-paced
adventure series set during the American Revolution. The series blends
historical and fictional characters to recreate a thrilling time in
American history. Across the colonies, good men take up arms
against the tyranny of England and King George. But their leaders need
someone who can infiltrate the British army, sneak behind enemy lines,
and bring back intelligence. Meet Lieutenant Colonel Jake Gibbs, a
master spy with General George Washington’s secret service. He’s got a
flair for danger and a knack for executing the impossible. When
he discovers a ring of Tory rangers in the Hudson River Valley, Lt. Col.
Jake Gibbs goes undercover. The Americans have stretched an iron chain
across the Hudson River in a crucial attempt to slow a British invasion.
Jake’s mission is to find out how the Redcoats plan to breach the
defense. Before he can succeed, his cover is blown. Now liberty for the
colonies depends on the Patriot Spy’s fight for his life, as the mighty
Hudson turns into a flaming river of death.
adventure series set during the American Revolution. The series blends
historical and fictional characters to recreate a thrilling time in
American history. Across the colonies, good men take up arms
against the tyranny of England and King George. But their leaders need
someone who can infiltrate the British army, sneak behind enemy lines,
and bring back intelligence. Meet Lieutenant Colonel Jake Gibbs, a
master spy with General George Washington’s secret service. He’s got a
flair for danger and a knack for executing the impossible. When
he discovers a ring of Tory rangers in the Hudson River Valley, Lt. Col.
Jake Gibbs goes undercover. The Americans have stretched an iron chain
across the Hudson River in a crucial attempt to slow a British invasion.
Jake’s mission is to find out how the Redcoats plan to breach the
defense. Before he can succeed, his cover is blown. Now liberty for the
colonies depends on the Patriot Spy’s fight for his life, as the mighty
Hudson turns into a flaming river of death.