Item: Whichever Way The Road Leads
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Whichever Way the Road Leads (The Eastman Saga #1) by J.A. Boulet

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Book Review: Whichever Way the Road Leads (The Eastman Saga #1) by J.A. Boulet | #HistoricalRomance #Colonial @GoddessFish @love_walk_life @jabouletauthor

Whichever Way The Road Leads by J. A. Boulet
Series: The Eastman Saga #1
Published by J. A. Boulet on June 20, 2024
Genres: Fiction, Historical Romance
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 313

Meet Jesse Eastman, a young man from a powerful and wealthy American family. When he joins a group of rough fur traders on a journey to open up the American Northwestern Frontier, Jesse thinks his days are numbered.

The looming War of 1812 and a rugged farm woman from Upper Canada may prove him right.
Zee Collard and her father, George, are half-American, and half-Canadian. They will stop at nothing to protect their livelihoods in Upper Canada. The Collard's family history goes back to the Revolutionary War and their past is not something many Americans are keen on.

Whichever Way The Road Leads will pull you into the lives of two American families on both sides of the border who struggle as war breaks out in 1812. This engaging and graphic first book of The Eastman Saga will take you through raging mountainous rivers and early Northwestern Frontier landscapes to the bloody Niagara battlefields of 1812.

Be careful which road you take, you never know where it'll lead.

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Excerpt from Whichever Way the Road Leads

Jesse Eastman cradled his head in his calloused hands and wondered when he had lost his mind. He thought back to several incidents and still could not accurately pinpoint what had prompted him to make the ridiculous decision to risk his life with the Overland Astorian explorers. However, one event was obvious. The argument with his father two years ago had changed his life, for better or for worse. Jesse had never fully recovered from the sting of being thrown out of the Eastman family.

He looked up as his friend threw another log on the fire. Samuel was a tall, gangly fellow he had met last year in St. Louis when the Astorians were adding men to the team. Samuel was as close to a best friend as he’d ever met.

“Still wondering how crazy you are to be here, boy?” Samuel chuckled as the Mad River sloshed menacingly behind their backs. Samuel spit and kicked a stray log with his dirty boot into the camp fire. His long hair was firmly slicked back from his forehead, and the stray ends wisped onto his shoulders with every movement.

“Yes,” replied Jesse. “I’m wondering when I’m going to die, too.” Jesse wiped his grimy hands on his pants. The Mad River was so loud it almost drowned out the conversation at times. Jesse shouted towards the river. “How the hell are we going to ride those rapids tomorrow?”

Samuel grimaced and spat again. “With difficulty,” he responded manically.

Jesse laid down on his cot and gazed up at the night skies, feeling a shiver run through his spine.

It would be September 30, 1811 tomorrow, and Jesse imagined this was the date that would appear on his young gravestone. That is, if anyone ever found his body

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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Whichever Way The Road Leads (The Eastman Saga)

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Boulet, J. A. (Author)
English (Publication Language)
313 Pages - 06/20/2024 (Publication Date) - J. A. Boulet (Publisher)

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My Thoughts on Whichever Way the Road Leads

“Whichever Way the Road Leads” by J.A. Boulet is a historical fiction novel Set against a richly detailed historical backdrop of the War of 1812.

The characters demonstrate remarkable resilience as they face various hardships and challenges, reflecting the human spirit’s ability to endure and overcome adversity.

“The road ahead may be uncertain, but it is in the journey that we find our true strength and purpose.”

This quote sums up the central themes of the novel, emphasizing the importance of resilience, the quest for a better life, and the discovery of one’s true self through the challenges faced along the way.

Boulet’s writing is known for its vivid descriptions and well-researched historical accuracy, making the reader feel fully immersed in the period. Fans of historical fiction who enjoy character-driven narratives and evocative storytelling will fall in love with this tale.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About J. A. Boulet

J. A. Boulet is the passionate author of six historical fiction novels. Raised in a Hungarian refugee family, J. A. was born and grew up in Canada with a strong moral foundation, which she has stood behind all her life.

Ms. Boulet began writing poetry at a very young age and progressed to short stories and novels easily. She quickly became a history geek and became fascinated with ancestry and the rough path of immigration. Her university studies ranged from photojournalism to accounting.

After decades of working in accounting, J. A. published her first book in 2020 and has since published one to two books annually.

She lives in the Niagara region of Canada with her two sons, a crested gecko, a large Doberdor dog, and a small orchard of fruit trees.