The Reckoning

Set against the tumultuous years of the American Revolution, this novel follows the tangled loyalties of New York’s great landed families as the war claws ever closer to their estates. Through the eyes of a covert spy navigating the city's shadowy underworld, readers glimpse the uneasy alliances and betrayals that swirl among the Johnsons, Butlers, Schuylers and Van Renselaers. The opening chapters paint a vivid picture of a world where estate halls echo with whispered plans, while the distant thrum of artillery hints at an inevitable clash.

As the conflict spreads, the story weaves together personal honor, hidden agendas, and the looming threat of a shattered Iroquois Confederacy. Characters grapple with the weight of tradition and the promise of a new nation, each decision rippling through the fragile peace of the Long House. The narrative balances rich historical detail with the tension of espionage, inviting listeners to experience the fraught early days of independence through the eyes of those who must choose between family and cause.