The Providence Rider
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Publisher Description
In this colonial era thriller from a New York Times–bestselling author, a man is lured into danger by a sworn enemy with a deadly agenda.
"A colorful, action-packed tale filled with sinister doings and plenty of good old-fashioned heroics . . . An entertaining ride." —Criminal Element
In the winter of 1703, Matthew Corbett's Manhattan neighborhood is shaken by explosions—and Matthew discovers his old nemesis, Professor Fell, will do anything he can to capture Matthew's attention and obtain his services as a professional problem solver. As a result, Matthew travels from New York to Pendulum Island in the distant Bermudas, taking on various opponents in his quest to come face-to-face with the murderous and manipulative criminal mastermind . . .
Filled with twists, turns, and an almost tangible sense of place, and featuring "a gang of villains that would make even Batman run for cover," The Providence Rider is historical thriller writing at its finest, from World Fantasy and Bram Stoker award–winning author Robert McCammon (Criminal Element).
Praise for the World Fantasy and Bram Stoker award-winning author Robert McCammon's Matthew Corbett Novels
"This popular series takes us to a long forgotten time with characters who never fail to entertain." —Florida Times-Union
"A colorful and well-researched depiction of colonial America, enlivened by a rogues' gallery of well-drawn characters . . . A rollicking good yarn." —Publishers Weekly
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Problem-solver Matthew Corbett's past comes back to haunt him in McCammon's intriguing fourth historical thriller (after 2010's Mister Slaughter). Shanghaied in 1704 from Manhattan to Pendulum Island, the Bermuda home of his nemesis, criminal mastermind Professor Fell, Matthew is tasked with finding out who among Fell's criminal confederates is leaking to England Fell's plans to sell a devastating new type of weapon to the nation's European enemies. Matthew must not only risk betraying his mother country to do Fell's bidding but also find some way to save his girlfriend, Berry Grigsby, whom Fell is holding in pawn until Matthew completes the job. Once again, McCammon provides a colorful and well-researched depiction of colonial America, enlivened by a rogues' gallery of well-drawn characters. Hair's-breadth escapes and the teasing promise that characters who appear to have been disposed of might resurface in future adventures make this a rollicking good yarn.
