Thomas Morrison and his younger brother, John, leave their home in Virginia to explore the land along the mighty Mohawk River. Thomas and John set down their roots in this valley, but their aspiration of a peaceful life by the Mohawk River is not easily attained. The French and the British governments each have designs on the area for their own financial gain.
As the face of war has changed, so have the weapons of war, evolving from primitive man's sticks and stones to modern-day weapons of mass destruction, as mankind struggles for survival on a troubled planet. Although soldiers may have welded vastly different weapons throughout history, on fact of war remains constant. People will take up arms to defend themselves, their loved ones, and their freedom. In his latest book, 'Two Brothers, Two Wars, One Valley,' novelist David Burton Flint explores the challenges of the battle for freedom in colonial America.
Two Brothers, Two Wars, One Valley tells the story of two courageous brothers, wh, bound by loyalty to their neighbors and a sense of justice, lead an inexperienced yet determined militia through two historical conflicts to bring freedom to their beloved village in New York's Mohawk Valley. With rich description, extraordinary passion, and extensive historical research, Flint creates an intimate portrait of colonial life at the threshold of American Revolution and gives the readers insight onto the hearts and souls of the brave men who were willing to sacrifice everything in the fight for independence.
Tralee, Ireland. September 1948.
An arrogant, and highly agitated, priest arrives home after 40 years.
Days later he's dead. Suicide? Or did his past catch up with him?
Ireland 1944.. A young man’s body is pulled from the River Lee. He’s wearing a distinctive silver ring that belonged to Paudy Daly, the eldest son of the notorious Mixer Daly. Why?