" A delight to read. It will be of interest to general readers as well as to those devoted to war histories and biographies." -- Sea History "Kelly skillfully builds suspense for the climactic naval action of the Revolutionary War . Draws out the uncertainty of the contest until the reader is waiting as anxiously as Arnold and his men for the battle finally to be joined. Highly readable" -- Military History Quarterly "Engaging.successfully puts the reader in the shoes of the men who fought at Valcour." -- Journal of the American Revolution "Kelly adeptly describes the lake battles and offers plenty of insight into the principal combatants." -- Booklist "Kelly .

gathers stirring accounts of heroism on both sides of the conflict." -- Publisher's Weekly "A boon for fans of Revolutionary-era military history." -- Kirkus "Jack Kelly's latest history has done [much] for Benedict Arnold's reputation.one can not help but admire Arnold's energy and determination." -- What Would The Founders Think "With vivid writing and wonderful character development, Jack Kelly sheds light on a forgotten episode. This is historical writing at its best." -- Terry Golway, author of Washington's General "Vivid. Kelly does us all a service by giving this crucial but oft-overlooked story a just telling.

" -- James C. Rentfrow, Ph.D., author of Home Squadron "Must reading for everyone interested in how a critical military campaign and pivotal battle on Lake Champlain set the stage for American victory in the War for Independence. Beautifully written, Valcour deserves and will command a wide readership. Highly recommended ." -- James Kirby Martin, author of the award-winning Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary Hero: An American Warrior Reconsidered.