The third novel in the Hollister series, Battle at the Rim follows Jack Hollister as he infiltrates Britain’s army of redcoats upon the request of General George Washington. Although the British Army is hanging all suspected patriot spies without question, Jack bravely sets off, disguising himself as a journalist, sailor, and British loyalist, all to successfully work his way into the inner circle of British generals. When Jack discovers the British are planning a vengeful siege on Jack’s home city of Machias, Maine, he pens a secret letter to be delivered to a friend, alerting him of the possible British invasion. Will Jack succeed in alerting the city of Machias? This historical tale introduces readers to the true and little-known stories of pivotal battles and encounters during the Revolutionary War. It features appearances by such notable individuals as John Adams, Edward Rutledge, Benjamin Franklin, and—of course—George Washington. Lovers of history and adventure alike will revel in the third installment of Richard Modlin’s gripping series. Battle at the Rim is the third in Richard Modlin's historical Hollister series. The first novel in the series, Newfound Freedom , was selected as a finalist for the 2014 ForeWord Reviews' BOTY Award. Modlin is an author, storyteller, naturalist, lecturer, photographer, and traveler. Armed with a PhD, an MA, and a BS in the biological sciences, Modlin served as professor emeritus at the University of Alabama in Huntsville; a senior research associate with the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of Natural History; a Fulbright research scientist at the University of Lund, Sweden; and the director of the University of Alabama in Huntsville's honors program. Modlin and his wife, Marian, live on the side of a small forested mountain in northern Alabama.