Treeline II - North Country Writers

Hilmo, Maidie

Moran, Harry (Editors)

Treeline Press

A Foreword Magazine Finalist for Best Biography “We owe a debt of gratitude to Ben Z. Rose for bringing this hero of the Revolution back to life. This is a well-researched, important story of a memorable life.” —Terry Golway, Author, Washington’s General: Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution Author Ben Z. Rose brings to life the legendary hero of the New England Militia during America’s War of Independence. Born in Colonial New Hampshire to Scotch Irish immigrants, John Stark survived Indian captivity, and later fought alongside the British in the French and Indian War as part of Rogers Rangers, the legendary militia company which pioneered the tactics of today’s U.S. Army Special Forces. Stark’s first-hand exposure to second class citizenship in the British army fueled his desire to enlist in the Continental army and prevent a humiliating defeat at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Later, his surprise attack against British hired mercenaries at the Battle of Bennington turned the tide in favor of the young American army. Ben Z. Rose focuses on a handful of people in John Stark's life in an effort to gain insight into his motivation and character. These include his wife, Elizabeth "Molly" Stark, who hailed from a prominent Puritan family; his oldest son, Caleb, who enlisted in the Continental Army at the age of 15; Robert Rogers, founder of the colonial ranger force that bears his name; Seth Warner, captain of the Green Mountain Boys who fought for Vermont's independence; fellow New Hampshire General John Sullivan, and General Horatio Gates, who rivaled George Washington for leadership of the Continental Army. John Stark inspired the phrase "Live Free or Die—Death is not the greatest of evils" in a letter to the citizens of Vermont. Stark's sentiment at the time was clearly intended to warn against another British invasion, which occurred a short time later when the British burned down the US Congress during the War of 1812. As we live in an age when the pendulum swings between concerns over government intrusion into our lives and the necessity to confront our overseas enemies, Stark speaks to us today with the same relevance as he did more than two-hundred years ago.

John Stark: Maverick General

History

Ben Z. Rose

Military

Product Description Mumbet was the Rosa Parks of her day. Her venue was a small-town court, rather than a crowded bus. But her bravery in defying the largest landowner in her community is inspiring.Two months before the last battle of the American Revolution, a black slave known as Mumbet summoned the courage to sue her master, in a bid for her freedom. Though slavery had been ingrained in Massachusetts for well over a century, Mumbet was inspired by the public reading of the state’s ground-breaking Constitution, and its words, “all men are born free and equal.” Her case against the largest landowner in the region attracted the support of two up-and-coming attorneys: Theodore Sedgwick, a friend, and aspiring politician, and Tapping Reeve, the founder of the first law school in America. In this fast-paced story of racial justice in early America, author Ben Z. Rose paints a portrait of Mumbet against the backdrop of the rise and fall of slavery in New England.As we search for insight into those who planted the first seeds of abolition, Mumbet reminds us of the courage and sheer grit required to topple an established way of life. She also reminds us that before slavery could be abolished in the South, it needed to be uprooted in the North. Review “As both an historian and as a descendant of the Sedgwick who freed Mumbet, I am happy to see that Ben Z. Rose has so successfully filled out her picture. As he reveals, Mumbet was a true heroine of the young republic, fully the equal of even the most illustrious of my forebears. I am glad to see her get her due at last.” – John Sedgwick, author of In My Blood: Six Generations of Madness and Desire in an American Family. "Ben Z. Rose preserves the legacy of Mumbet, as she is best known, and adds to it with a fascinating context in which to measure her achievement. Only with diligent probing such as this can the larger picture of America's past come to life." – Bernard A. Drew, author of 100 Most Popular African American Authors. “This gentle biography is an accessible guide to the courageous life of one of America's greatest Founding Mothers. Mumbet was one of the country's first civil rights leaders who challenged Americans to live up to the ideal of equality for all.” –Dr. Elizabeth Pleck, Ph.D, co-author of Love of Freedom: Black Women in Colonial and Revolutionary New England.“Ben Z. Rose has written an insightful account of an unusual lawsuit in post-Revolutionary Massachusetts.” Summing Up: Recommended for general and undergraduate collections. –Choice Reviews, a division of the American Library Association."I highly recommend Mother of Freedom to those interested in slavery, African American biography, and early American history." – Brother Benet Exton, in Curled Up with a Good Book. "Telling the true story of this remarkable woman, Mother of Freedom is well worth the look.” –James Cox in the Midwest Book Review. About the Author Ben Z. Rose is a New England-based writer, whose books focus on inspirational figures in early American history. In John Stark: Maverick General, Ben brings to life the legendary Patriot commander who survived Indian captivity, before becoming the hero of Bunker Hill and Bennington. The book was chosen by ForeWord Reviews’ quarterly magazine as a finalist for best biography. In Mother of Freedom, Ben explores the life of Mumbet, an African American slave who summoned the courage to take her master to court, in a bid for her freedom. The book was recommended by Choice Reviews as “an insightful account of an unusual lawsuit in post-Revolutionary Massachusetts.”

Mother of Freedom: Mumbet and the Roots of Abolition

In an effort to compensate for her own mother’s abandonment, Eve Tilden has let her daughter, Audrey, indulge in childish obsessions with mythical creatures for too long. At seventeen, Audrey refuses to step toward womanhood, preferring the world of make-believe to the real one. Carl, Eve’s husband focuses on a solo photography exhibition for Daphne, Eve’s mother. He is determined to treat Audrey like she's a normal teenager. When preparing for the kitchen remodel, Eve uncovers a box of concert t-shirts at the back of her closet that unleash memories of the life she had before Carl. Demolition disrupts the house, upsetting Audrey in alarming ways. But as Nick, their contractor and a stunning young surfer, becomes part of the household Eve’s rebel self makes a comeback. Inspired by her rock concert past, Eve finds an unconventional way to seduce Audrey out of the isolation and fantasy that hold her captive. REMODELING EVE braids a narrative of mother around daughter as the events of a kitchen remodel transform both of their worlds.

Remodeling Eve

Literature & Fiction

Kantor, Helen

Contemporary

Award-Winning Book One of the Fox Walker NovelsLoner and expert tracker Fox Walker's discovery in the Colorado wilderness will force him to employ all of his unique skills and wisdom if he is to save the Woman of the Wilderness.Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards 2017 Finalist in the San Diego Book Awards 2017 
Apprenticed since early childhood in the ancient Native American skills of survival, tracker Fox Walker is a loner by choice until the day he discovers a young woman living as a primitive deep in the Colorado wilderness. A woman with no memory of her past and a torso riddled with scars. A woman with no desire for rescue and no reason to trust him.
The killer responsible for her emotional and physical damage has returned to finish what he started. Walker soon finds himself in the midst of an FBI manhunt. He'll be called upon to use all his unique skills and wisdom if he is to save the Woman of the Wilderness.
Best Fiction Award at Southern California Writers Conference

Tracker: A Fox Walker Novel

Quillen, Indy

United States

Product Description 
A New Novel from Award-Winning Author, Indy Quillen 
In this contemporary romantic suspense novel, Liz Allender learns the painful lesson of how vulnerable her reputation is … and just how far some might go to destroy her. 
Liz Allender’s Los Angeles art exhibitions have become more lavish and popular with every show. And now her artwork is being noticed by collectors from as far away as New York and London. 
But when the man in her life plants seeds of self-doubt about her artistic success, and then follows up with a personal betrayal, her once stable world begins to crumble. In the space of one night Liz Allender loses both her artistic confidence and her ability to trust in love. 
Liz decides a complete change of scenery, and anonymity, will allow her to experiment with her painting minus all outside influences. She is determined to reclaim her artistic passion and confidence. She doesn’t count on meeting someone who will awaken a new and startling kind of passion in her. 
But talent and popularity often spur jealousy in others. Liz learns the painful lesson of how vulnerable her reputation is to those who envy her success … and just how far some might go to destroy her. 
 Review \n"A different type of story, the same brilliant storyteller. Indy Quillen's smooth, engaging writing style, glides the reader into the world of intrigue, betrayals, and perfectly flawed characters, set against the backdrop of art, creativity, and the subtle beauty of nature. Be prepared to read this story in one sitting."--Ara Grigorian, Bestselling author of 15 Days with You, Ten Year Dance & Game of Love ...Stories of Second Chances..."This is the kind of book I really love. Complicated characters, beautiful setting (Indy Quillen does landscape so well in all her books), fast-moving story that doesn't move so fast I can't also enjoy the good writing, which I did, and tension enough to keep me awake and reading into the wee hours. This is the kind of book you don't want to stop reading because you want to know what happens next, but you also don't want to end because you love being right there with the story and the characters. Oh, and then, after you finish the book, for the next little while, you miss the characters and wonder what they're up to and what happened to them next. Thanks, Indy Quillen, for another fine read. I'll need to catch up on my sleep before your next one."--Judy Reeves, author of Wild Women, Wild Voices and A Writer's Book of DaysREPUTATION - a five-star read worthy of your time!" "A gifted artist faces betrayal by her lover in REPUTATION, the most recent novel from author Indy Quillen. In her quest to resolve both professional doubts and personal insecurities, highly acclaimed artist Liz Allender embraces a new identity and seeks a respite from the high stakes, international art world. She flees LA, settles into a remote mountain cabin, and commits to the renewal of her artistic passions. Her quest to redefine herself as an artist and as a woman yields unexpected challenges.Liz discovers there is no escaping those willing to malign her character as she expands her creative reach. Envy and jealousy escalate when she falls for a man of integrity and honor. An adversary dies under suspicious circumstances, and Liz finds herself implicated in the woman's death. Will the destruction of her REPUTATION be sufficient for those who resent her talent and beauty, or will she be forced to confront trumped up murder charges by those who continue to cast aspersions on both her character and her artistic gifts? And will Liz's new lover stand by her side as she asserts her innocence?--Laura Taylor - 6-Time Romantic Times Award Winner\n"A gifted artist faces betrayal by her lover in REPUTATION, the most recent novel from author Indy Quillen.In her quest to resolve both professional doubts and personal insecurities, highly acclaimed artist Liz Allender embraces a new identity and seeks a respite from the

Reputation: A Novel

Another Award-Winning Fox Walker NovelExpert tracker Fox Walker is tasked with locating an escaped convict hiding in the Colorado forests. He soon learns the fugitive is a former Navy SEAL and a trained wilderness survivalist. Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards 2018 5-Star Review from Reader's Favorite 
When tracker Fox Walker is called upon by the FBI to hunt down an escaped convict hiding in the Colorado wilderness he learns the fugitive is former Navy SEAL, Matt Logan. A man top of his class in weapons, stealth, hand-to-hand combat, and a trained wilderness survivalist. 
When Walker insists that Nataya stay behind instead of joining him for the dangerous assignment, she is determined to find her own path and prove her worth as his partner.
Walker and Logan will employ every trick they possess to evade the other. But the longer Walker stalks the fugitive, the more he questions the intel supplied by the Bureau. Something doesn't add up. Seems the FBI has its own reasons for pursuing the pursued, and Nataya may hold the key.
Walker must rely on his unique skills and instinct to discover the truth.

Pursuit: A Fox Walker Novel

A Third Fox Walker Novel from Award-Winning Author A trail of strange discoveries follows a common thread of greed and deception. Uncovering how they connect puts Walker and those he cares for in peril. When the search for a missing person goes sideways, expert trackers Fox Walker and Nataya find themselves following a trail of strange discoveries; a long-ago abandoned mine now highly guarded, a community facing environmental pollution, and a kidnapping that isn't what it seems. Instinct warns Walker that the disjointed circumstances are connected as he uncovers a common thread of greed and deception. But the discoveries put him and those he cares for in peril. Finding the answers will challenge his years of unique training and wisdom, while forcing him to face the darker side of modern society.

Duplicity: A Fox Walker Novel

When a young woman disappears into the wilderness leaving no prints behind, Fox Walker and Nataya are tasked with finding her trail. The search takes them to the North Cascade Mountains in Washington State, where they must quickly adapt to the rugged environment of an unfamiliar location. Aided by Carl, a young Search and Rescue team member, Walker must also adjust to having a third person on his team.Walker soon realizes that all who are missing are not lost, and there are more factors at play than he could initially guess. Especially when the number of people searching for Katie grows larger. Some of them with nefarious intentions. All of them want Katie found. But not all of them want her rescued. Time is of the essence, in a place where weather and terrain have their own schedule. Walker will face new challenges in a place mystical and steeped with legends.

Astray: A Fox Walker Novel

Conflicted: A Fox Walker Novel

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

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