Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Win a copy of Julian Stockwin's upcoming Kydd novel, Invasion

Thanks to McBooks Press, I have five ARCs of Invasion, the 10th novel in Julian Stockwin's Kydd series, to offer to Reading the Past visitors. The series, based on real events from history, is the story of Thomas Paine Kydd's journey from pressed man to Admiral in the Great Age of Fighting Sail.

Readers new to the series will find that each volume stands on its own merits, while those familiar with Kydd should enjoy reading about his new adventures. A plot synopsis follows:

In the tenth book of the popular series, rumors fly of Napoleon's planned invasion of England, and British naval commander Thomas Kydd is sent to liaise with American inventor, Robert Fulton. The American has created "infernal machines" that can kill from a distance. Fulton believes that his inventions--the submarine and torpedo--will win the day for the power that possesses them, and Kydd must help him develop the devices. Despite his own scruples, believing that standing man-to-man is the only honorable way to fight, Kydd agrees to take part in the crucial testing of these weapons of mass destruction. In the end, their fire power just may decide the fate of England.

These five copies are galleys... not in the nautical sense, mind you, but pre-publication Advanced Reading Copies (paperbacks). Invasion will be published in October 2009, so this is your chance to read it early. The McBooks site as a whole, I might add, is worth checking out if you're into historical fiction at all, especially thrillers and multi-volume historical adventures.

To enter the drawing for Invasion, all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post, briefly mentioning why you'd like to receive a copy. Deadline is Saturday, August 1st, and the five winners will be selected randomly (and announced) the following day. Good luck to all the entrants!

13 comments:

  1. Can't believe I'm the first commenter! Yay! I would love to try Julian Stockwin. Nautical fiction is an area that I haven't read too much of, but I do enjoy Patrick O'Brien. Great giveaway, thanks for hosting!

    Carey

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  2. I so enjoy Historical Fiction, and am happy to read good books, and recommend them to the patrons of my library (where I am the director).

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  3. I would love to try these out -- I have not read much nautical fiction but it would be fun to explore a new author and a new theme.

    marielay@gmail.com

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  4. I would love to win it because I adore historical fiction! And I want to get my hands on as much as possible.

    Valorie
    morbidromantic@gmail.com

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  5. This is an area of historical fiction new to me, but I never would have believed I'd like Bernard Cornwell. I'm anxious to try this series. Thanks.

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  6. I have read as many of the titles in the Kydd series as I could get my hands on. I would love to win 'Invasion'. Great contest!

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  7. I'd like it not for myself, but for my son who i think wuld adore it.

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  8. Sarah-thanks for the opportunity ! I would like to read this because I have little knowledge of America's detailed histories, & none of the seas! I am looking forward to focusing more of my HF reads more toward Usa. I just continue to get stuck on England!
    Pls enter me! Marieburton2004 at yahoo dot com

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  9. michelle12:59 AM

    I would love to enter this giveaway. I absolutely adore history and love discovering writers who are new to me...this sounds like a great one. Thanks!

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  10. Please count me in for your giveaway. Thanks. jessica(at)fan(dot)com

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  11. Please count me in - this looks like such an interesting read.

    I love historical novels and war novels. I particularly enjoy the Napoleonic period - I suspect I would love this book.

    gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

    thanks!

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  12. It took me 10-12 years of leisurely reading to finish the complete series of both Bolitho and Aubrey and I thoroughly enjoyed every chapter. Reading the Kydd series is different - the concept of the 'pressed man' making good - a novel storyline and most enjoyable. Have just finished reading 'The Admiral's Daughter', 'Treachery' is already on the bookshelf, bring on the Invasion!

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  13. I love anything and everything historical fiction and am really enjoying following your blog! Please include me in your contest. Thanks.

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