Bøker av Forest Bowman

The Civil War is grinding down and the Confederacy, short of men and under great pressure from U.S. Grant's Army of the Potomac, is in desperate straits. But, suddenly the leadership of the South sees a possible solution. An experienced and very successful spy is sent into Washington to kidnap President Lincoln and bring him to Richmond, where he will be held in exchange for the thousands of Rebel prisoners of war held in Northern prison camps. With these desperately-needed troops and a politically destroyed Union President, the war can be dramatically turned around for the Confederacy. Fortunately, the young lieutenant in the Northern spy organization is able to foil the efforts of the Rebels. The Richmond Exchange received a Silver Medal from Global Book Awards Here's what some reviewers said . . . . . . This compelling book is well-layered with skillfully developed plot lines and interwoven with fact-based historical tidbits. . . . It is a tribute to the author that we are in suspense through the last page, although we all know President Lincoln's ultimate fate. F.J. Bowman is the John LeCarre of the American Civil War!. . . Forest Jackson Bowman has written and published a great new Civil War novel! He has crafted a desperate tale about the South's attempt to win the war by kidnapping and holding President Lincoln in exchange for Rebel prisoners. Jack's intimate knowledge of Civil War history, the 1865 layout of the cities of Washington DC and Richmond VA, the complexity of espionage, the mechanics of period firearms, and the charms of cunning beautiful ladies has enabled him to narrate a spellbinding story that just gets better and better as the pages zip by!. . . Excellent reading! Another captivating and intriguing book by Mr Bowman. I enjoy reading his books and look forward to the next. . . With just the right mix of intrigue and action, The Richmond Exchange takes the reader behind the scenes of a creditable plot to kidnap Abe Lincoln.

The Secret of the 48th Foot is the tale of the search for one of the great "lost treasures" in history, a chest of gold and silver coins that disappeared after General Braddock was defeated near present-day Pittsburgh in July 1755. In this suspense thriller academicians Ben and Julia come upon a coded message full of riddles and clues that tell them not only where the treasure may be but that a ruthless band of right-wing militiamen are also after the treasure and have vowed to kill anyone who gets in their way. To keep ahead of their murderous pursuers the pair must rely on their wits, an academically-challenged former student and even the town fool. In a series of desperate moves and gutsy maneuvers, they careen across West Virginia and western Maryland, pursued by armed killers. What began as a race to find a historic treasure becomes a deadly race against time with a finale that is both surprising and poignant. Here is what some readers have said about this novel . . . . . . A bit of history, a bit of academia, a bit of the mountains of West Virginia and a bit of imagination; put it all together and the author takes you on a rollercoaster ride that will have you holding onto the rails. The Secret of the 48th Foot is an exciting book. You will enjoy it.. . . This quick read packs a wallop. History, mystery, geography, geology, logic, law, camping, hiking, and romance color the action. Ben and Julia, university professors and erstwhile lovers, struggle to stay one step ahead of evil thugs in search of long-hidden loot. . . . An entertaining, action-filled, treasure-hunting tale. The Secret of the 48th Foot, wonderfully and artfully written, peppered with true historical events and people, will bait the reader with a cat-and-mouse game between our unwitting heroes (Ben and Julia) and their ruthless adversaries . . . I highly recommend this book as each clue and each chase will compel you to keep turning the pages to the impressive ending!. . . An Appalachian Da Vinci Code. This book was entertaining from page one. If you are a fan of Dan Brown, Steve Berry, James Rollins or any thriller writers you will love this book.. . . The Secret of the 48th Foot is an exceptionally well-written book; the principal characters are very compelling; the bad guys are truly despicable; the storyline is simply excellent; in short, I couldn't put this book down until I finished it.