Bøker av J. R. Barnes

In the pulsating heart of historical Philadelphia lies a tale of valor, mystery, and intergenerational quests for justice. The Riders Of Fishtown introduces readers to the formidable Delano lineage. Eddie Delano Sr., an esteemed figure in the elite motorcycle unit, "The Spurs," witnesses his life's flame extinguished in a tragic yet mysterious incident. The city mourns, but the tale is far from over. As the winds of time sweep through the city's cobbled streets, Eddie Jr. emerges, badge in hand, determined to unravel the enigma surrounding his father's demise. Yet, the shadows that veiled the senior Delano's fate draw him in, resulting in a chilling echo of the past. When destiny introduces James "Jimmy" Delano, the youngest of the line, he inherits more than just the family name. Armed with determination, a motorcycle's roar, and pieces of a haunting puzzle, Jimmy plunges into the depths of family secrets, crime syndicates, and a Philadelphia that breathes history at every turn. J.R. Barnes masterfully crafts a narrative, intertwining suspense with heart-wrenching family bonds, against the rich tapestry of a city steeped in history. Dive in, as secrets of the Delano family unfold.

It is December 1811, and the political winds of war against Great Britain are swirling through the halls of the nation's capital. The U.S. Navy informs Captain Marin Carpenter they are in the process of commandeering his merchant ship. His mission is to set sail out of Newport, Rhode Island into the dangerous wintry waters of the North Atlantic, delivering medical supplies to an all but deserted Naval Station on the Canadian border. Should he refuse, the Navy will confiscate his ship. As he learns more about the details of the mission, and the government's desire to invade Canada, he begins to believe he may be sailing on a voyage of doom - a sacrificial pawn as a pretense for war.Save his First Mate, Jude Prince, his crew has refused the undertaking, leaving the Captain with a rag-tag crew of Naval rejects and inexperienced misfits.In the weeks before he is to sail, he must deal with any number of hometown issues he has spent his life avoiding, not the least of which is, he is falling in love.