The Tory

The Rebels and Redcoats Saga, Book 1

De: T. J. London

Narrado por: Shane East, Tara Langella, Patrick Zeller, Marnye Young

2020 SOVA Award Winner

Full Cast audio production featuring Shane East, Tara Langella, Marnye Young, and Patrick Zeller.

His king or his conscience...which will he choose?

It is the winter of 1776, and Captain John Carlisle, one of His Majesty’s not-so-finest, has gone back to the scene of the crime to right a wrong so dark it left a permanent stain on what was once an illustrious career and left a man broken, defeated, in search of justice....

In an effort to win back his commission, he must discover the true nature of the relationship between the six nations of the Iroquois and the colonial army. Undercover as a war profiteer, John travels to the treacherous Mohawk River Valley and infiltrates local society, making friends with those he’s come to betray. But a chance meeting with a beautiful, half-Oneida innkeeper, whose tragic history is integrally linked to his own, will provide him with the intelligence he needs to complete his mission - and devastate her people.

Now, as the flames of war threaten to consume the Mohawk Valley, John has the chance to not only serve the king and country, but to clear his name. When the truth he uncovers ties his own secrets to those in the highest positions of the British military and threatens the very life of the woman he’s come to love, he will be forced to make a choice....

This book contains graphic content and depictions of war.

Trigger warning: graphic violence

©2018 T. J. London (P)2020 T. J. London

Great Story

T.J. London was a new to me author and definitely won't be the last time I listen.
I don't know if I will ever be able to listen to Patrick Zeller again without thinking of his character in this book.
I'm a huge fan of Shane East and he is a big reason I chose this book, although the other reviews of this book led me to it as well.
Tara Langella and Marnye Young were also new to me and they were both really good in their parts.

The story is intriguing. Although I thought I had a couple of things figured out, I was continuously surprised. At the end of one chapter I was just OMGing all over the place because it was such a shock to me.

Love the story, love all the narrators. Can't wait for the rest of the series to come into audo.

Historical Fiction at its BEST!

The Tory, the first book in the Rebels and Redcoats saga, by TJ London is a wonderful depiction of American history. The story of Captain John Carlisle, British spy and scoundrel on the path of redemption, and the half-breed innkeeper Dellis McKesson who helps him navigate the native tribes as part of his mission while undercover as a tradesman. Though not meant as a love story, the relationship between John and Dellis is integral to the story, as she heals John in body and spirit, while seeking revenge against the British who killed her father, not knowing the secrets John hides. The story is harsh and sometimes brutal, as was life in that time. And the end leaves you wanting to see how the story resolves.

The narrating cast, including Shane East and Tara Langella was absolutely phenomenal! I really enjoyed having the full cast narration, a first for me, but definitely it the last. I can’t wait to listen to the second book, The Traitor!

Superb!

amazing historical fiction with a little romance. I loved everything about this book. I felt like I was there watching it happened and all the narrators performance was outstanding.❤❤❤❤ can't wait for the rest of the series.

Absolutely wonderful

You will love this book! Great narration and fantastic characters that will draw you in. I’ve already downloaded the next book!

Story & Narration was beyond amazing

Audiobook review: This book was sooooo good. I’m not normally one to listen to or read historical anything but I am a fan now. TJ London is a new to me author but she has earned herself a new fan in me.

The narration was beyond amazing. Three of the four were new to me narrators but they all did such an amazing job. I became so invested in all the aspects of the story and now I’m counting down the days until I can listen to the next book.

Bravo Ms. London. Very well done.

lovers of history and romance

the Tory by T.J. London is one of those books that stick with you for a very long time. It is for fans and lovers of history, for its richness, honor and respect of our past. to tell the stories of those "history" may easily forget and for those of us that enjoy a little romance, you have a very slow build in this amazing story.
If you love big books, this one is right up your alley. there is a huge plot brewing that I cannot wait to uncover.

highly recommend.

the audio version just adds so much more depth to the story itself. the actors did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. well worth the splurge for the audio book. the voice of John is just Fantastic. dellis' actress has a nice crisp tone that really exemplifies the character Ms. London was introducing us to and the voice of the man behind it all, the villain of this tale has a carefree voice that just makes his character feel that much more sinister. this audio book is a delight to the ears and some glitter to the imagery we already have pictured in our brains as the reader. really well done. Very much looking forward to the next installment.

Overwhelmingly fascinating

The Tory by T.J. London is exciting, emotional, and the full-cast narration brings this story to full-blown life. It’s filled with passion, intrigue, burning hot romance, and fascinating characters. All things that kept me reading into the night. The scenery descriptions and events in the story were so captivating that at times I needed to set it aside to catch my breath. I highly recommend The Tory if you love action and romance together. This book is a great introduction to the Rebels and Redcoats series which promises to be an epic experience. I cannot wait to read the next book The Traitor which I am sure will bring me more sleepless nights.

Excellent historical fiction with lots of tension

This was captivating from the moment it started. A bit of mystery, romance, history based on reality, and lots of tension. All four narrators were spot on with characterization. London knows how to write excellent imagery, and these narrators definitely brought it to life.

Well Done-Absolutely Fantastic and Gripping

No spoilers- but this is a historical romance that is full of espionage and intrigue that leaves you panting for the second book.
The love story is compelling and the chemistry is very very well done
I will warn you that there are some graphic torture scenes but lays true to the time period
The narration is superb and well casted! Well worth the credit!

Colorful, Intense, and Authentic Fictional Saga

It has been an age since I read or listened to a story set in the Colonial-Revolutionary War period, but it took no persuading at all for me to take up this first in a saga by a new to me author when I saw the promise of a stunning tale in the blurb. Between superb narration work, a tumultuous authentic-feeling plot, and richly drawn characters The Tory continues to resonate inside me well after I finished.

The Tory opens with British officer, John Carlisle, prepared to do what it takes to restore his honor and his officer's commission that was removed when he was implicated in a situation in the volatile American colonies. In the guise of a war profiteer, he sets up in New York's Mohawk Valley at a inn run by an Oneida woman, Dellis, who captivates him as her heartwrenching story comes to light and they form a tie that deepens as time goes by. He learns what he needs to know, but that was the easy part. His heart is now engaged and it is pulling him in another direction from his original plan, but he has learned the situation is complex and much bigger than one officer's restoration or the love of one woman- what he chooses to do will affect nations and war.

The Tory is a story that grabbed me up into its world from the opening chapter and it took hold of my emotions for the whole tempestuous ride. It was graphic at times and didn't pull any punches about the raw world of the American frontier. The author wrote the larger pictures around John and Dellis' story with balance and understanding of the times and people. The action, suspense, twists, colorful characters- and some famous ones- carefully built romance, and larger series arc were absolutely fabulous.

John Carlisle was not a character who endeared himself to me at first. It wasn't just his plan to infiltrate and spy and eventually set up the Oneida tribe, but his immature character. However, over the course of the story, he learned, he showed more facets to himself, and I felt like I was right there with him.

Dellis was half-Scottish half-Oneida. She has lost much and is now stepping out of a traditional role to take care of herself as well as a brother with issues who can't care for himself. She is intelligent and strong to face what she must. I appreciated her and was engaged with her character from the beginning. I loved when she and John were in scenes together. Their connection and sizzling chemistry leaped to life for me.

As to other characters, wow, even secondary characters whether good or cunningly working their own agendas, were colorful and entertaining.

The plot is full without overflowing into too much. The situation and historical backdrop are rich and full, the action is described in a way that is a sensory experience, and the connection between characters and reader/listener to book is tight.

I must pause here to give warning that there are some gruesome moments in this book. Nothing will prove to one just how much more audio brings to a story than something like this. I think I could have read about a scalping with a small cringe, but listening? It took me a bit to shake that picture loose. So, expect a rough, raw world and not a gentle rosy story, but what is painted out is not gratuitous or simple titillation; it is necessary to the story.

Four sensational narrators had the work of bringing The Tory to audio life. As soon as each took the reins, I saw masterful performances with the characters. I thought they all did due diligence to their characters and captivated my imagination with their audio work.

In summary, I was thoroughly pulled into the Rebels and Redcoats world so that I sat after the cliffhanger ending and could only mourn that I was thrust back into real life. I can't wait to see what comes next. Historical Fiction lovers and those who don't mind a more tumultuous historical romance set during a time of action and war and drawn with amazing authenticity should definitely grab this one.

My thanks to Caffeinated PR and The Audio Flow for the opportunity to listen to this book in exchange for an honest review.