The Reluctance of Richard Booth: An Overt Renewal in Early America

This book is a blast, strong character development alongside lots of fun historical detail. The author finds an excuse to weave in all sorts of interesting period trivia without compromising the story or feeling shoehorned. - Jay Richard’s world is in free fall. His introverted nature is no match for the dangers that are emerging all around him. Growing up without a mother, he timidly stands in the long shadow cast by his Vicar father, but soon finds himself thrust into the cataclysm of events that promise to swallow and destroy him. He must overcome his ingrained fears and tumble from threat to peril as he carves out his existence in a cruel, and unyielding world. Native Americans, Puritan strangleholds, and British sovereignty will all clash to forge a man who ultimately not only defines himself, but reflects the complex spirit of a convulsing new world.

Author’s note: I recently reformatted this book inside and out. This novel is my humble attempt to honor all those incredibly brave souls whose stories are lost, but whose lives served to create this country nonetheless. I hope you find it worthy.Paul