Blood Oath is the third novel in a series for young readers about the War of 1812, written by Don Cummer, and it is available in stores today. It will be launched in Ottawa on Wednesday, September 8.
The books in this excellent series tell the story of Jake Gibson and Eli McCabe, two boys who swear an oath of allegiance to each other as blood brothers. Jake is the son of a United Empire Loyalist; Eli’s family has recently arrived from the States. The series looks at what the War of 1812 does to their friendship.
Blood Oath
In the latest book, Blood Oath, blood brothers Jacob and Eli could become sworn enemies when Eli joins the American invasion of Canada.
After avoiding the gallows and fleeing to the United States, Eli returns to Newark when the American Army attacks Fort George. If he is captured again, he will hang, but his return exposes Jacob to possible charges of treason as well—for helping Eli escape. Two people learn their secret: their two enemies, William and Henry. Eli has scores to settle with them. Can he silence them forever —with pistols at dawn?
The story is set in the battles of Stoney Creek and Beaver Dams, Ontario during a period when Canada came closest to losing the War of 1812.
Finalist
Mr. Cummer’s first book in the series, Brothers at War, was a finalist in 2014 for the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People and was commended as a Best Book for Kids and Teens by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre.
Gift idea
This series of books is a terrific gift for the young readers in your family, ages 9 to 12.
The book launch will take place at the Georgetown Sports Pub, 1159 Bank Street, Ottawa, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
You can purchase the book at your favourite book store or online at Indigo and Amazon.ca. Mr. Cummer will also be at the November 14 meeting of the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa with his books.
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