The award-winning maritime and historical fiction author, James L. Nelson, may be will not be visiting the the Bowdoin 05 Civil War event on Saturday, May 14^th.

There is nothing official yet and I hope I am not jinxing his consideration of this effort by posting this news. I will of course update this when an official word comes. I of course jinxed it all and another commitment will keep Mr. Nelson away. Next time perhaps.

Mr. Nelson's latest book, Thieves of Mercy, is in stores now!

April 12, 2005 was the official on-sale date for Thieves of Mercy, sequel to James L. Nelson's award-winning Glory in the Name. Thieves continues the story of Samuel Bowater and Hieronymus Taylor, now on the Mississippi River and battling the Union forces moving down from the North. Meanwhile, Wendy Atkins and her Aunt Molly have troubles of their own, trying to escape from Norfolk, Virginia, ahead of the Yankee invasion.

Other books by Mr. Nelson include By Force of Arms, The Maddest Idea, The Continental Risque, Lords of the Ocean, All the Brave Fellows, The Guardship, The Blackbirder, The Pirate Round, and Reign of Iron.

I have read his Revolution at Sea Trilogy think they are fantastic! If he wrote another on Capt. Isaac Biddlecomb then I would scoop it up. I'm looking forward to reading through his Civil War series. Having a signed copy on my shelf would be an honor!

You can find more about James L. Nelson at www.jamesLNelson.com and buy many great books at www.TallShipsBooks.com.