HATFIELD 1677 published May 2024

Rankings and Reviews

Amazon Sales in Category of Historical Biographical Fiction

            Top 25 Hot New Release for first 30 days

            Continues to rank in the top 250 in sales

            4.6 Overall Customer Rating

            30 Ratings and 23 Reviews

Goodreads

            4.53 Overall Customer Rating

            32 Ratings and 17 Reviews

Barnes & Noble

            5.0 Overall based on 4 Reviews

Kirkus Reviews excerpts: “Rader paints a stirring picture with the subtlest of brush strokes—this is no simplistic struggle between good and evil…Martha, in particular, is an impressively drawn character, deep and complex…overall, this is a moving work, dramatically compelling and historically searching. An engrossing novel that challenges stale narratives of colonial America.”—Kirkus Reviews

American Writing Awards Review excerpts:

“At its core, Hatfield 1677 showcases Rader’s ability to breathe life into the past. The love and loyalty demonstrated by the characters are rendered with authenticity and depth. From the courageous acts of Benjamin Waite, torn between duty and conscience, to the steadfast determination of Martha as she fights to protect her family in the face of captivity, each character is imbued with a sense of humanity that resonates long after the story ends.

“This story stands out from others in the genre due to its nuanced exploration of heroism and villainy amid conflict. As tensions escalate between the colonists and Algonquian Natives, the lines between right and wrong blur, highlighting the complexities of history. Through the interwoven journeys of Benjamin, Martha, and Ashpelon, readers encounter the stark realities of survival and sacrifice… For anyone seeking an authentic and immersive journey into the past, this book is a must-read.”

4-Star Review Historical Fiction Company Review Excerpts:

“Readers can truly feel the perspectives of both sides. The pain of the Indians as well as suffering of the English captives is palpable…Readers can feel Ben’s impatience and desperation as he perseveres in his battle to rescue his family…the imagery the author employs is evocative and powerful…it is one of the author’s strengths to truly draw readers into the thoughts, feelings and inner landscapes of all characters…Hatfield 1677 was gripping, heartwarming, and at times heartbreaking…”

All Author July Fiction Cover Contest #20 of 194 entries

Podcasts upcoming:

August 3 on Instagram with Annie Jensen, American History Teacher and APUSH leader, @theahtbc

October 14 on YouTube with Colin Mustful, Historian and Author https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJKB4AoAhu-oRPjDfR8Akw

Book Talks, Book Clubs and Signings (Author available on request)

• Page 158 Books Author Event May 16, 2024
• Page 158 Books Historical Fiction Book Club July 17, 2024
• Barnes and Noble Huntington Beach Talk, Sales and Signing July 20, 2024
• Book Club, American History Teachers Pick, August 2024
• Book Club, Falls Creek HOA, Youngsville, NC August 17, 2024
• Book Club, General James Moore Chapter DAR, August 21, 2024
• Book Club, Escondido, CA  with Author Q&A Zoom August 22, 2024
• Hatfield, MA,  Historical Museum Book Talk and Signing September 19, 2024

Placements in Bookstores and Libraries (ongoing)

• Page 158 Books, Wake Forest, NC
• Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, NC
• Barnes and Noble Triangle Town Center, Raleigh, NC
• Barnes and Noble Huntington Beach, CA
  • Coming Soon to Barnes and Noble stores in Escondido and Encinitas
• Wake County, NC Libraries
• Little Free Libraries in Cary and Youngsville, NC, and more to come