Thomas E. Crocker Book order (chronological)

Captain Hale's Covenant is a family saga about Adam Hale, an American Revolutionary War blockade runner, who, with his sons, builds a fortune in trade with France, England, and Jamaica during the Federal Period (1783-1822), when American captains dominated the seas. The turbulent backdrop is the post-Revolutionary and Napoleonic era, featuring Barbary pirates, press gangs, Regency balls, privateers, a slave uprising, duels, the Peninsular Campaign, and pitched naval battles. Thomas E. Crocker's narrative explores how the family patriarch struggles to achieve a meaningful, personal commitment of civic duty to his country, all the while trying to reconcile evil in the world with an omniscient and loving God. It tells how American's ventured into the unknown in ships, never knowing if they would come back. It is a story of how every generation struggles. It is the American Experience based on a true story.

The never-before told story of how Napoleon's top brass escaped to America after Waterloo.

Winner of the 2011 New York Society of Colonial Wars Distinguished Book Award, this work offers a comprehensive history of Major General Edward Braddock's ill-fated 1755 expedition to Fort Duquesne, a pivotal moment in North American history. Crocker meticulously reconstructs the challenges faced by Braddock's army as they navigated nearly 250 miles of treacherous wilderness, fording rivers and scaling mountains while transporting heavy artillery. Accompanied by a notable cast, including a young George Washington and future Revolutionary War leaders, Braddock's mission aimed to decisively remove French influence from the New World. Despite their determination, the expedition culminated in disaster when Braddock's forces were ambushed by French and Indian troops, resulting in devastating casualties, including Braddock himself. Washington, miraculously unscathed, witnessed the chaos that would reshape the continent's political landscape. This event not only marked a significant turning point in the conflict between France and Britain but also laid the groundwork for westward expansion and the rise of dissent that would eventually lead to the American Revolution. Crocker’s account highlights the profound implications of this march, making it a stirring tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the unpredictable nature of history.