My new release, Patriot at the River, is finally here! It is with great joy that I invite you into this new adventure—a story of faith, freedom, and courage in early America.
This is the book you’ve been waiting for, and I hope you love every minute of it. The rest of this post might very well be nothing but confetti and balloons and shooting stars. But since emojis would not be very well suited to the Revolutionary War era, I will simply say, huzzah!
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Both the ebook and paperback are available on Amazon right now. Due to printing delays, it will be a few weeks before Patriot at the River is available on my website, at in-person events, or on Barnes & Noble.
About the book
Patriot at the River: A Novel of the American Revolution
For Liberty & Conscience #2: The Truth Will Make You Free.
The fight he got wasn’t the fight he wanted.
It’s 1780, and North Carolina is a battleground. Backcountry scout Benjamin Woodbridge is guarding a Patriot camp when he sees the king’s men pursuing a civilian. Never one to stand by while someone is in trouble, Benjamin steps in to help the stranger and finds an unexpected ally.
But the same British officer who targeted the stranger is also targeting Benjamin’s settlement. After Benjamin is wounded on a lonely mountain trail, he watches Sunrising fall to the man who crushed his father’s cause nine years earlier. Benjamin’s fight has come home to the very people he wanted to protect—his shy younger sister and the woman who has given them both a home.
Now, with the help of some unlikely comrades and the indomitable Aunt Kate, Benjamin must fight for what he loves before his settlement goes up in flames. But only if he can fight himself first.
A fast-paced tale, Patriot at the River captures the spirit of the American Revolution in spades. Through courageous flesh-and-blood characters in the Carolina backcountry who are the embodiment of soul liberty, this well-layered novel offers a fresh look at freedom and those who fought to win it not only for themselves but generations to come. Huzzah!
—LAURA FRANTZ, Christy Award–winning author of The Frontiersman’s Daughter
Let’s talk about launch bonuses
The first few weeks of a new release’s life are vital for persuading Amazon to show the book to more readers. Because of this, I truly appreciate readers who are willing to buy Patriot at the River within those first few weeks. The more who purchase, the greater the chances of Patriot at the River becoming a #1 New Release in its category.
And that is why launch bonuses were invented—as a special way of building that excitement and saying thank you.
All you need to do is purchase Patriot at the River here (affiliate link) and forward your receipt to info(at)booksbyjayna.com before October 17. This applies even if you preordered the book. Send your receipt on over, and these special extras will come your way…
All the things
First, a reading guide. This includes extra character details and information on historical figures and events included in the story. It also has a few, um, interesting recipes and some fun deleted scenes.
Second, a PDF of selected seventeenth- and eighteenth-century readings. From political thinkers to religious texts, so many influences shaped the world of Patriot at the River. You’ll get a sampling of them (along with quotes from Patriot at the River to go with each excerpt) in this 78-page ebook.
Third, a list of books to read after you finish Patriot at the River. This list includes quite an assortment of recommendations, from Christian historical fiction set in the 1700s to secular classics and even some nonfiction about this part of the American Revolution.
Fourth, printable discussion questions. Yes, discussion questions are included at the end of Patriot at the River. But you’ll get three bonus questions as well as an easy-to-print sheet for your book club or church reading group.
Last, a bluegrass instrumental download of “’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.” I’m especially excited about this one. It’s perfect for the Blue Ridge Mountains mood, and it’s a great reminder of the faith these characters are learning to live out. (Plus it was recorded by my sister, the one and only Katelyn Baas.)
These are all a way to spread the thrill of the new release of Patriot at the River and thank you for investing in its success. Just send your receipt to info(at)booksbyjayna.com before October 17, and these will arrive in your inbox within 48 hours.
And a discount!
Preacher on the Run is available for just $1.99 (affiliate link), so you can get both books for under $10. Or grab a signed original cover edition of Preacher on the Run for $10 including shipping (US only).
Now, get ready to dive into this story for which you’ve been so patiently waiting:
🗹 Returning characters
🗹 New characters
🗹 Spies
🗹 Biblical faith
🗹 Unfamiliar history
🗹 and much more…
Happy reading!
Jayna Baas is the author of Preacher on the Run and director of The Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors Network. Learn more about Jayna here or join her email list for more recommendations.