Step onto the oak deck planks of a man o' war in the middle of an American Revolutionary sea battle right in the Chesapeake Bay. Deception, maneuver, surprise, cannons blasting - you will taste the salt spray and choke on the smoke as three ships jockey for position in the confined waters of the Chesapeake, struggling desperately for victory or survival. Book Three of the Brigantine Lexington Series opens on July 5, 1776 in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, as the crew and their compatriots examine one of the most monumental documents of all time. Share the frustration of a young man torn apart by conflicting loyalties in this epic struggle.
Note to frugal readers: As of the time of publishing the author has decided to include material from this short story as a chapter in his novel due to be released in late 2013.