Timothy Freriks

Roland Timothy Freriks

This story of high adventure and intrigue follows the life of Roland, a 12-year-old English boy in the year 1800 who witnesses the murder of his father and is entrusted with a critical secret. It is about Roland's growth to manhood as he and his unlikely collection of patriots and pirates may be the only ones who could save the young United States from destruction in the War of 1812. Inspired by true events and real characters, Roland: of pirates and patriots, tells a harrowing tale of loyalty, patriotism, piracy, strange friendships, greed, obsession, and betrayal-a forgotten backstory that preserved our freedom in one of the most critical battles in American history."The concept of finding a hidden story behind the people and events that ended the War of 1812 is awesome. The story grabbed me right from the start and kept me intrigued until the ending. And, wow, what an ending! Great read." Amazon Customer"... The various characters were well rounded and with the plot twists were woven into a well-written narrative which I enjoyed reading. Recommended." Historicalnavalfiction.com