The Sins of Men (The Peter Smith Chronicles) by Danny J. Bradbury – Review by Mandy Ott

The Sins of Men: An American Revolutionary War Drama by Danny J. Bradbury
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Danny J. Bradbury is a first time author for me, but I really enjoy historical fiction. The Sins of Men, the first book in the Peter Smith Chronicles, was no exception. This story follows a young Peter Beale through his impoverished childhood, life of crime and subsequent prison sentence in 18th century England. He is forcefully conscripted into the British Navy and finds himself in the midst of even more horrific circumstances. His service takes him to America, where he escapes, is adopted into the Smith family, and begins a journey of self-discovery and growth. There are so many things going on in this book, but it is well-written with great world building and is easy to follow. Through reading, I was transported on board a naval man of war, I could smell the cannon and rifle smoke, and feel the anxiety of battle. The characters are realistic, believable, and lovable (even the ones I loved to hate). I cannot wait to read the next book in this series!

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