Patriots and Privateers
An American Revolutionary War Novel
John G. McWilliams III
The Revolution was fought on land. But America’s fight for independence also belonged to the sea.
About the Book
Patriots and Privateers is a sweeping historical novel set against the struggle for American independence – a story of courage, faith, family, and the men who carried the Revolution beyond the battlefield and onto the sea. At its heart is Captain Thomas McWilliams, my ancestor and the protagonist of the story, set against the privateering world of the American Revolution.
As rebellion spreads through the colonies, ordinary mariners are called to extraordinary purpose. Armed with privateering commissions and an uncertain future, they risk their ships, fortunes, and lives against the might of the British Empire.
Inspired by the history and spirit of the American Revolution, Patriots and Privateers brings to life a lesser-known front in the fight for liberty, where loyalty is tested, sacrifice carries a price, and the choices of one generation echo through those that follow.
Faith • Family • Community • Courage • Sacrifice • Liberty. ⚓
Available Now
Patriots and Privateers is now available in Kindle and paperback editions through Amazon.
Speaking Engagements & Events
John G. McWilliams III is available for author talks, book discussions, historical presentations, and community events centered on Patriots and Privateers, American Revolution, privateering, and the enduring legacy of those who fought for American independence.
Speaking engagements are welcomed from historical societies, libraries, museums, veterans organizations, civic groups, schools, book clubs, and other organizations interested in American history and the Revolutionary era.
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About the Author
John G, McWilliams III is a U.S. Navy veteran, author, operations, quality and technology professional whose career has supported national-security, aerospace, and government missions. His experience includes work connected to the Department of Defense, NASA, FAA, and the Navy, as well as leadership in quality assurance, security, and community safety.
Drawing upon family history, faith, maritime heritage, and extensive historical research, McWilliams wrote Patriots and Privateers to illuminate the courage, sacrifice, and convictions of Americans who helped secure independence during the Revolutionary War. At the heart of the novel is an ancestor, Captain Thomas McWilliams, whose story connects one family’s legacy to the larger struggle that created a nation.