Review – Sons of Glory

Attorney Nathan MacKenzie and his mentor John Adams (cousin of the fiery Sam Adams?) are witnesses of the Boston Massacre. As men of high moral standards, they can’t stand by and let public opinion sway the court case against the British soldiers that caused the massacre. They agree to take on the case, even though it may mean the demise of their law practice and danger for their families.

Meanwhile, Edward MacKenzie, a minister and Nathan’s brother, preaches loyalty to what he believes is a God-ordained British government.

And while living down south, the third brother Robby MacKenzie is falsely accused of a crime and sentence to be hanged.

This book is filled with action, intrigue, and conflict, but for me, one of the most important parts in a story is to identify with the characters, to care deeply about them and their struggles. The book was filled with conflict, the characterization felt a bit shallow, and that kept me from forming a deep relationship with them or sympathizing with their problems.

I enjoy books that keep me guessing and wondering what will happen next. I found this story was more predictable than I would have liked. However, as mentioned above, Sons of Glory begins with the Boston Massacre and seems to be historically accurate, so readers who love historical novels will enjoy the setting and realistic tidbits in the book.