With John Paul Jones

"With John Paul Jones" by John T. McIntyre is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the American Revolutionary War through the eyes of young Ethan Carlyle. The narrative starts with Ethan amidst the patriotic excitement in Philadelphia following the surrender of British General Burgoyne, where loyalists and rebels clash, and a shadowy figure named Danvers stirs trouble. Ethan soon finds himself on a perilous mission to deliver secret messages to Captain John Paul Jones on the Ranger, hoping to persuade the French to support the American cause. The story focuses on adventure and suspense, charting Ethan's journey as he grapples with obstacles, forges friendships, and plays a part in the dramatic history of America's fight for independence.