Patriot at the River
For Liberty & Conscience #2
Patriot at the River: A Novel of the American Revolution
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.
Perfect for fans of Christian historical fiction and tales of bravery and redemption, Patriot at the River combines engaging characters, unfamiliar history, and biblical truth. Read a sample here and step into an adventure of faith and freedom.
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First edition 2024
Paperback: ISBN 978-1-7347175-4-9
Ebook: ISBN 978-1-7347175-3-2 / ASIN B0DGDL62QM
Summary: A young Patriot militiaman must save his family and settlement from the man who had a hand in his father’s death.
Praise for Patriot at the River
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
If you’re looking for a story filled with adventure, faith, biblical values, history, and characters you’ll love, look no further than Patriot at the River.
—KRISTINA HALL, author of Trouble in Dry Springs
I am so impressed with Jayna Baas and this story! Intense, at times heartstopping, richly textured and steeped in an authentic Carolina backcountry voice. Reading it felt like visiting old friends that I hadn’t yet met.
—SHANNON McNEAR, Selah Award–winning author of Daughters of the Lost Colony
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Who will enjoy Patriot at the River?
Patriot at the River is a great choice for
- Christian readers who want real faith to play a prominent role in the fiction they read,
- Readers who prefer less emphasis on romance and more emphasis on family and friendship bonds,
- Readers who enjoy fictional stories that feature a traditional, conservative view of American history,
- Homeschooled teens who can’t get enough good, clean books about courageous heroes,
- Homeschool families who are looking for historically rich, biblically sound family read-alouds,
- Anyone who loves a good story with lots of historical detail, true-to-life faith themes, and characters worth rooting for.
What is Patriot at the River about?
Patriot at the River is a Christian historical novel set during the southern campaign of the American Revolution, featuring historical events like the battle of Kings Mountain, the battle of Cowpens, and the crossing of the Dan River woven into the fictional story. The story centers on Benjamin Woodbridge, a young Patriot militiaman who struggles to understand the difference between desiring vengeance and protecting the people he loves most.
As Benjamin wrestles with this conflict, he joins forces with some unlikely allies, including his adopted aunt, a gentlemanly deserter from the Royal Navy, and a double agent whom Benjamin is never certain he can trust. These characters and others bring the southern frontier of the American Revolution to life as they try to protect their mountain settlement and learn what it means to live in Christ.
Themes and tropes in Patriot at the River
Themes:
- Revenge vs. justice
- Victory in Christ
- Courage and sacrifice
- Protecting loved ones
- Redemption and forgiveness
- The authority of Scripture
- Faith over fear
Tropes:
- American Revolution
- “War without the gore”
- Good vs. evil
- Wounded hero
- Plucky heroines
- Unlikely allies
- Traitors and secret agents
- Found family
- Ticking clock
- Hero’s sacrifice
About the Author of Patriot at the River
