Back cover synopsis:
Hearts are divided.
Loyalties will be tested.
The fates of two families
hang in the balance.
Twenty years ago, during the devastating fall of Fort William Henry in 1757, a young Redcoat named Reginald Aubrey stole a newborn boy - the lighter-skinned of Oneida twins - and raised him as his own.
No one connected to Reginald escaped unscathed from this crime. Not his adopted daughter Anna. Not Stone Thrower, the Native American father determined to get his son back. Not Two Hawks, William's twin brother separated since birth, living in the shadow of his absence and hoping to build a future with Anna. Nor Lydia, who longs for Reginald to be free from his self-imposed emotional prison and embrace God's forgiveness - and her love.
Now William, whose identity has been shattered after discovering the truth of his birth, hides in the ranks of an increasingly aggressive British army. The Redcoats prepare to attack frontier New York, and the Continentals, aided by Two Hawks and the Oneida warriors, rally to defend it. As the Revolutionary War penetrates the Mohawk Valley, two families separated by culture but united by love and faith must find a way to reclaim the son marching toward them in the ranks of their enemies.
About the Author:
Lori Benton was raised east of the Appalachian Mountains, surrounded by early American history going back three hundred years. Her novels transport readers to the eighteenth century, where she brings to life the Colonial and early Federal periods of American history. When she isn’t writing, reading, or researching, Lori enjoys exploring the Oregon wilderness with her husband. She is the author of Burning Sky, recipient of three Christy Awards, and The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn.
My thoughts:
A Flight of Arrows was a decent enough book and had a wonderful redemptive message. With that being said it was hard for me to get into. I had trouble connecting with the characters and and felt like I was trying to play catch up the whole book. That was most likely due to the fact that it was the second book in the series and it obviously built on what had happened in the first. I would not say it was a stand alone book by any means. I would probably have enjoyed it much more if I had read the first book. Now the book was well written and the plot line was good. It was well researched and very believable. My only real complaint was my lack of connection with the characters which would probably be fixed by reading the first book. The book was bitter sweet. If you read the book to the end you will find that it is wonderful in giving you a new perspective on the age old question why does God allow bad things to happen to good people. It clearly advertises the redemptive power of Christ and gives a clear message that no matter what happens we can trust in Him and that He always has a plan. I loved the message behind the book and give it a big thumbs up for that. I would recommend this book with the caveat that you read the first book before you read this. All in all I enjoyed the book fairly well. I have read this author before and enjoyed her writing. I received this book in exchange for my honest review through the blogging for books review program. You can download the first chapter of this book here for free. You can find out more about the author and her other books here.
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