Journey Home (eBook)

Visceral and violent, all the necessary boxes are ticked. Endurance, treachery, and love. The overall effect can, at times, be quite breathtaking. M. Daniel Smith clearly possesses a far-reaching vision and paints a large landscape with a very broad brush. (Excerpted from Historical Fiction Book Company review of the Legacy's Road series, Book One: The Red Path)The Knutt family saga continues, with a fourth generation making its appearance. Aaron takes on his father's cause, while Meghan and Sinclair move to the colony of Pennsylvania. Marion remains in the Scottish Highlands, with Angus wielding the power behind Laird Declan's leadership of clan Scott.Aaron, left to pick up the pieces after the massacre at Gnadenhutten, returns to the red path, exacting vengeance on those guilty of the heinous act. His wife Eliza, coming to believe she speaks for God, suffers additional trauma, with Aaron left to choose between his love for her and his own beliefs. Noah, coming of age, facing his own challenge, torn between sister and mentor.The balance of power, having shifted from crown to colonies, is now aimed west, with colonists flooding native lands. Encouraged by the shadowy actions of the secretive cabal, inciting chaos, igniting flames of hate and mistrust wherever possible. Aaron resists their efforts, supported by men he once fought and bled with. Angus and Sinclair become involved, providing information vital to his attempts to rebalance the scales of freedom.Relationships are formed, then torn asunder, forcing Aaron to choose between his family and destiny's plans for him. All the while yearning for make his way back to the Scottish Highlands. Back to his ancestral home.