The Maddest Idea, James L. Nelson
The Maddest Idea, James L. Nelson
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The Maddest Idea

Author: James L. Nelson

Narrator: John Lee

Unabridged: 12 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/28/2022

Synopsis

The Maddest Idea continues the powerful saga of the American Revolution with another stirring, dramatic maritime adventure.In the late summer of 1775, General George Washington discovers that his cache of gunpowder has dwindled to a mere nine shots per man. A desperate plan is hatched—to send a ship under the command of Captain Isaac Biddlecomb to Bermuda to capture the British powder known to be there. But the plan is a trap, set by a traitor among the patriots, and one from which even Biddlecomb cannot escape.Washington dispatches his aide-de-camp, Major Edward Fitzgerald, to hunt the traitor down, while Biddlecomb must rely on cunning and seamanship to free his men and the ship and to capture the gunpowder that is the lifeblood of the fight for liberty.Divided by an ocean but bound by the cause, as well as by their own private fears, Biddlecomb and Fitzgerald must take on a common enemy—the greatest military power on earth.This is a powerful saga of the American Revolution—a stirring maritime adventure in the epic, true-to-life tradition of Patrick O’Brian.

About James L. Nelson

James L. Nelson is the award-winning author of more than twenty works of maritime fiction and history. His books cover the gamut from Vikings to piracy in Colonial America, the naval action of the American Revolution, and the Civil War. He currently lives in Harpswell, Maine, with his former Golden Hinde shipmate and wife, Lisa.

About John Lee

John Lee is the winner of numerous Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. He has twice won acclaim as AudioFile’s Best Voice in Fiction & Classics. He also narrates video games, does voice-over work, and writes plays.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christopher on September 04, 2017

A pretty solid story about some events in American history I was not familiar with. While the US wars at sea were never as long and involved as British, there still were some interesting events, and this trilogy examines a few during the US Revolutionary War. The second in the trilogy, Maddest Idea d......more

Goodreads review by Warren Ingham-Barrow on April 14, 2021

Biddlecomb the accomplished Captain If you love maritime fiction, you will love this. A great story, set in it’s historical context. The plucky Colonials take on the might of the Royal Navy.......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on October 14, 2022

Maddest Idea delays housework Just couldn’t put it down. Best James Nelson I have read. Only disappointment was when I turned the last page and it was finished. Must get back to housework now before I start another in the Nelson series......more

Goodreads review by Mark on October 12, 2017

There were so many twists in this book, it was hard to tell which idea was the maddest. However I really did like how the stakes just kept getting ramped up to a satisfying climactic confrontation.......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on May 21, 2024

MAGNIFICO. Il libro sulla navigazione e sui pirati più bello che abbia mai letto. Avventuroso fino all'ultima pagina. DA LEGGERE ASSOLUTAMENTE......more

Quotes

“The Maddest Idea is sprightly in style and accurate in historical sweep and detail. Nelson has no apologies to make by sailing in company with [C. S.] Forester and Patrick O’Brian.” Portland Press Herald (Maine)

“Nelson still paints his characters with broad strokes, but now his pacing is brisk, and the salt air blows through every chapter. He has also well captured the improvised quality of the American war effort in 1775 and the divided loyalties of colonists who had only just begun to think of themselves as Americans. Nelson now sails honorably with the squadron of naval fiction scribes currently led by Patrick O’Brian.” Booklist

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