Welcome

You have landed on the site of Daniel R. Vertrees.  I am a rather late comer to the world of writing, but have been telling stories all my life. As an educator, I often found that some sort of story was of great help to my students, whether that story was parabolic or strictly factual.  As an avid reader, I found myself most drawn to authors who wrote good tales, yarns – stories.  James Fenimore Cooper, Louis L’Amour, Bradbury, Asimov, Mellville, King all gripped me no matter the genre.  I also was taken by the tales set in the colonial period, based on actual events such as those penned by Alexander Thom.

kindlecover3This is a book that accurately reflects the indomitable spirit, that from the time of the first settlers has made this country what is today. – Kindle Reader
This is truly an historical masterpiece packed with frontier action right through.  I had a hard time putting my kindle down. Well researched and well written! – Kindle Reader
 Love this book . Feel like I’m reading a Louis L’amour story . Very interesting all the way through . Great read – Kindle Reader

kindle cover j2bright

Even better than his first and I can hardly wait for the third in this
series. Kindle Reader
Mr. Vertrees is an excellent writer! We read his first book and were anxious to get this one, his second in the series. Although his books are fiction, he weaves so much factual information into his storyline. I highly recommend this book to any reader who enjoys history and historical fiction. Great read! –  Satisfied reader

Final installment and as good as first two
Thoroughly readable trilogy. Following events from the end of the French and Indian war to the conclusion of the American revolution.
Minor notes: third volume covers Michael Cresap’s rifle company trekking to Boston, and Cresap’s death in New York winter of 75.
The panorama of colonial Frederick, Maryland… Lancaster, Pa and hunts into now West Virginiaand Kentucky are excellent.
Highly recommend this series.
A great read !

Caution ! You will loose sleep while reading this book ! It will keep you up at night ! It’s got American history , dogs, war, killing ,blood ,ambushing , farming, healing and lots of family loving and growing together ! What’s not to love ?

Frontier epic

Great tale. A little long and drawn out, but a worthwhile read. Not your normal blue vs red coat story of the American Revolution.

Please  use the tabs above to wander through these pages, get acquainted with me, and the different styles of writing I enjoy. Comments, observations, reviews, and suggestions are always appreciated.