Praise for Revolutionary Snipers : "A rousing account of the American Revolution''s most unconventional soldiers--ragtag, rugged, fiercely independent and sometimes hard to manage, they nonetheless played a crucial role in some of the conflict''s most important fights."-- Don N. Hagist, editor, Journal of the American Revolution "The excitement--and bitter violence--of Revolutionary War combat comes alive in Patrick O''Donnell''s gripping narrative of the riflemen who formed the sharp end of Washington''s sword in the struggle for independence. Grounded in superb research, Revolutionary Snipers outlines the soul of America''s citizen soldier, just as vital today as it was 250 years ago."-- Edward G. Lengel, author of General George Washington: A Military Life Praise for The Unvanquished : The Unvanquished brims with battles that read like Old West gunfights between lawmen and outlaws . Told from the eye level of the saddle, seasoned with a dash of early John le Carré, Mr. O''Donnell''s work beautifully brings a covert Civil War out of the shadows.
"-- Jonathan W. Jordan, Wall Street Journal "This book highlights an area of Civil War history that is often buried or altogether absent in standard narratives of the war due to the secretive and often clandestine nature of these sorts of operations . Civil War scholars, students and enthusiasts alike will find The Unvanquished to be a valued addition to their libraries."-- US Army Magazine "O''Donnell''s landmark new book is merely the tip of an enthralling iceberg of information and stories you have never read anywhere else."-- The Chattanoogan " The Unvanquished is a spectacular book from one of America''s finest historians. After years of deep research, Patrick K. O''Donnell has unearthed a magnificent Civil War epic. Beautifully written, every page shimmers .
Action-packed and original, this triumphant narrative is destined for the screen. Impossible to put down."-- James L. Swanson, Edgar Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln''s Killer Praise for The Indispensables : "Readers who have enjoyed Mr. O''Donnell''s earlier books will not be disappointed with [ The Indispensables ] . The book''s 40 snappy chapters complement his fast-paced writing. Those seeking a detailed, reliable account of the War for American Independence''s earliest years--one that embraces its nautical dimensions--will find it here."-- Mark G.
Spencer, Wall Street Journal "Patrick K. O''Donnell has turned five years of research into an engrossing tale."-- Associated Press "O''Donnell''s masterful storytelling transports readers to the ice-filled Delaware River on 25 December 1776 . A solid and articulate book."-- Army History "Broadly conceived and beautifully written, The Indispensables is an absolutely gripping book . Highly recommended reading for anyone wanting to learn more about the real realities of the Revolutionary War."-- James Kirby Martin, co-author of A Respectable Army: The Military Origins of the Republic, 1763-1789 Praise for Washington''s Immortals : "O''Donnell admirably blends a story of ardent farmers, merchants and mariners with a combat story of sharp, bloody engagements . An example of combat writing at its best.
"-- Wall Street Journal "History at the combat soldier''s level. O''Donnell''s vivid writing reveals the sights, sounds, smells, fears, and feelings of the men who do the actual fighting in wars."-- Francis P. Sempa, New York Journal of Books "Few authors have the same kind of enthusiasm and gusto that O''Donnell brings to his topic. His gift is taking the reader from the map room to the battlefield. It''s an exciting, often harrowing, trip worth taking."-- USA Today.