In Hostile Red

Set during the American Revolutionary conflict, the novel follows captivity, scouting and partisan warfare around Philadelphia as officers and civilians clash amid raids, rescue missions, and councils. A notorious ranger named Wildfoot conducts daring raids that disrupt supply lines while small-unit pursuits, night combats, and a manhunt drive the action. Social scenes and betrayals punctuate military maneuvers, leading to councils, a defense of an important gun, and a revealing confession; the narrative culminates in a battle, an act of mercy by George Washington, and consequences for loyalties and family ties.