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Quaker's War (The Long Fuse) Paperback – July 29, 2017

by Jason Born (Author)
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Quaker’s War is the first thrilling episode of Jason Born’s latest series, The Long Fuse, which pits the fate of empire against the hearts of men. He breathes fresh life into familiar characters while introducing a host of new actors, both dear and detested.

1752 A.D. What makes a pacifist from Pennsylvania suddenly take up the war hatchet? Runaway and Quaker, Ephraim, finds out quickly on a peaceful summer morning. Thereafter, he meets two very different men who may be able to help him on his sudden quest for revenge. One, an Iroquois Half King, has a similar ax to grind against a certain French officer. The other, a callow Virginian, is motivated not for revenge, but by his own inferiority to his deceased brother. The results of that bloody morn and Ephraim’s single-minded pursuit set in motion a chain of events that ensnares evermore of the world’s population in a dreadful war. Many will suffer. A few will benefit.

Each of these lives collide with one another and history, proving that individuals can affect the fate of nations. Quaker’s War begins with a bang. It ends in a torrent. It is a magnificent yarn that instantly transports the reader into the hearts and minds of those souls who battled their way through the birth pangs of a nation.
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THE LONG FUSE:
  1. Quaker's War
  2. Savage War
  3. The Crimson Gauntlet
  4. A Fort Too Far
  5. 1757
  6. A Fort of Thorns
  7. Thunder of Guns

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 29, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 279 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1974031160
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1974031160
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 497 ratings

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Jason Born is a popular historical novelist of many series as well as stand-alone titles. The Long Fuse is an ongoing series that thrillingly captures the violent period of America’s rise from ragtag colonies to independence. He is the author of three other gritty series of works spanning time and place. Lions & Devils vividly develops the heroes and villains of the monstrous Islamic assault of Western Europe during the Eighth Century. The Norseman Chronicles center on the faithful Viking, Halldorr, who desired peace, but found only war in the Old and New Worlds. The Wald Chronicles portray the rugged conflict and improbable outcome in Germania during the wars between Rome and her tribal adversaries over 2,000 years ago. On Love & War is an epic tale of devotion and pain in Napoleonic Europe. League of the Lost Fountain is his first work for kids of all ages. He has penned an historical fantasy called Girl King under the pseudonym, Emily Hawk. Jason lives in the Midwest with his wife and three children.

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P. D. Shafer
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific story woven around unfamiliar American history!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017
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I'm not aware of many historical novels set prior to the American Revolution. Jason Born's new series "The Long Fuse" should go a long way to fill that vacancy. The first entry in this series, "Quaker's War," is a terrific beginning. Keep in mind that land west of the Appalachian Mountains was wilderness in the mid-1700's. There were no roads and few trails. Both the French and the British saw this land as an opportunity and sought to lay claim over it. However, there were many Native Americans from numerous tribes working to influence events to their own advantage. It is a fascinating time in North American history as it determines which King we ultimately reject in 1776 (or maybe we would still be a French Colony).

This story is told from the perspective of Ephraim Weber, a teenage Quaker. He is employed by a trader seeking to expand markets starting with a new trading post at the confluence of the Monongahela and Upper Ohio Rivers. Ephraim and his employer are drawn into wilderness politics involving the British, French and Native American Indians. Mr. Born deftly uses Washington's trek to Ft. LeBoeuf (present day Waterford, PA) in 1753 and the battle of Fort Necessity in 1754 to begin this series.

I am always very pleased to find and read a novel based on American history. If you are not familiar with this time in our history, this is a great place to start. If you are familiar with it, you will enjoy how the author tells the story and uses the historical events. Jason Born has started a great series with "Quaker's War." I am anxious to read the next one. I just hope Ephraim loses his nickname.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I have read and enjoyed the entire Norse Chronicles so thought I would give ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2017
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I have read and enjoyed the entire Norse Chronicles so thought I would give this book a shot. I think the author has matured as a writer in both his descriptions of settings and the complexity of character interactions. While I agree with one reviewer that the protagonist (at least initially) presents as rather whiny, I think Born intended this in what is essentially a self centered adolescent boy as described by his later middle aged self, but who slowly, and only in some areas, becomes more aware of the important forces around him. There is also a refreshing self demeaning humor on the part of this character and the way he is treated by older and more worldly men, and particularly good are the portraits of Native American characters, who are in no wise cardboard cut outs or overly dignified stereotypes. I have read an account of Washington's misadventure that arguably began the 7 Years War, and this story sticks pretty faithfully to that account. I think this is an excellent book and I eagerly await number 2 in the series.
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Jay Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fort Necesity, an historical fiction novel about Washinton
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017
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As an elementary student I remember reading a story in one of my 5th or 6th grade readers about young George Wahington, Fort Necessity, and the capture of Fort Duquesne which was renamed Fort Pitt (later becoming the city of Pittsburgh). The Quaker War by Jason Born gives the details of history that I did not know. He makes it very interesting with his main fiction character, Ephraim Weber, fitting him into the main events without overly distorting the facts. Especially helpful at the end of the book is his Historical Remarks separating the facts from fiction of his story. I look forward to future stories of Washington through the eyes of Ephraim Weber as they lead up to the fight for American Independence.
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Larry don sargent
3.0 out of 5 stars No hero’s in this tale.
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
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Difficult to follow place names and Indian names. The discussion of story line was weak and almost became boring. The historical notes at the end helped.
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JEB
4.0 out of 5 stars This book is a good start.book telling about an exciting time in American history,
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017
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I've not read any of the author's other works so can't compare them. This book is about an exciting time in American history, and one of the most fascinating. The historical context is wonderful and detailed. However, the main character needs to develop some "depth" and some personality. While young, he really seems to not be learning from his mistakes or maturing. Someone in a review used the word "whiny"to describe the main character and I'd agree. Despite that, I look foreward to the next book. The first book in a series is developing background and characters that frequently become better in the 2nd book so I'm hoping this is the case here. This book is a good start.
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NewAmsterdamScion
5.0 out of 5 stars Fine historical novel about an exciting episode in America's History
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2018
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I have read much, both history and historical fiction regarding Washington's ill fated expedition to Fort Duquesne and his misfortunes at Great Meadows. This is an excellent addition to those works. Born's writing is colorful, lively and grounded enough in history without bogging down with minutia. The character of Washington some have criticized as being "an idiot" but he matches quite well with the portrayal in Young Washington, a new history of the same time. What I most enjoyed was the complex portrayal of the Indians especially the Half King. His role in events is clearly and deftly written here. I look forward to more of the series.
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Stmwnc
5.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting and insightful story
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2018
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I admit I know little of the French and Indian wars. Mostly what I learned in school. As a modern traveller I see Ohio and Pennsylvania in a most pastoral sense and it is hard to imagine the brutal hardships suffered just 250 years ago. Mr. Born has brought that to light as well as giving us characters with meat on them.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good historical novel
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017
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A very enjoyable book, but not Born's best. This was the first book of a new series and was more set up the rest of the series than action filled. The French and Indian War is a very interesting time period that not a lot has written about. The main character is not Born's best and I found him a bit whiney. Overall a good book.
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J. Wakeford
5.0 out of 5 stars To be to follow thru with the story
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2018
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Great historical story
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JG
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good historical novel
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barrwood
4.0 out of 5 stars The beginnings of the Long Fuse
Reviewed in Australia on December 26, 2018
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A good start to a series I am looking forward to concluding. I have read some Jason Born series before with mixed results.
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