About the Book
Book: The Missing Captive
Author: George Lapin
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release Date: February 28, 2025
An unforgettable journey of faith, courage, and personal transformation
Swept into the treacherous French-allied territories of eighteenth-century Canada, a young English translator embarks on a dangerous quest through the wilderness to uncover the fate of his captive sister in this tale of survival, faith, and self-discovery.
Gideon Bates must confront his deepest fears, navigate complex tribal politics, and forge unlikely alliances as he searches for his sister seized during a devastating raid. Torn between his father’s missionary ambitions and his own yearning for freedom, Gideon’s journey will test his courage, challenge his faith, and lead to an unexpected reckoning with his past.
Rich in historical detail, The Missing Captive is a tale of love, loss, and the indomitable power of the human spirit. Don’t miss this saga of courage, self-discovery, and the transformative journey of one man in a time of colonial upheaval. It is a historical adventure that will captivate fans of colonial American history and transport you to a bygone era.
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About the Author
George Lapin
is a beginning writer with a focus on Christian Historical Fiction. His
first book titled The Missing Captive is set in early colonial America
in a tumultuous period decades prior to the French and Indian War. The
story explores the struggles, faith and resilience of the individuals in
this time period. With a passion for history and Christian values,
George’s writing offers a unique perspective on the lives of early
Americans and the spiritual challenges they faced.
George retired as a construction executive and discovered that he had a desire to write fiction. He possesses a vivid imagination and believes that he can use that gift to write an intricate plot.
George realized that most of the historical fiction novels he read centered on the French and Indian War or later. It seemed that there was such a rich history in early colonial America that was being overlooked, so George decided to write about that time period with all of its political and religious conflicts. The changes in North America during this era could help produce an interesting story.
More from George
I tried to make the story protagonist, Gideon Bates, unique in a different sort of humorous way. Born into a Puritan Missionary Family in early America, Gideon’s mother raised him to aide others when they were in need.
Gideon had no desire to be a missionary but desired to be in the military. He learned many fighting moves from his uncle who was currently a ranger in the New England Militia. He also participated in village wrestling matches and usually won.
However, whenever he got into a fight and the foe was vanquished, Gideon’s mother’s teaching kicked in. He would attempt to help his foe recover by giving him a helping hand or leaving a little money for lunch.
Blog Stops
Simple Harvest Reads, September 18 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 18
Devoted To Hope, September 19
Artistic Nobody, September 20 (Author Interview)
Guild Master, September 21 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, September 22
Fiction Book Lover, September 23 (Author Interview)
The Bookish Ledger, September 24 (Author Interview)
Books Less Travelled, September 25 (Author Interview)
Books You Can Feel Good About, September 26
Life on Chickadee Lane, September 27
History, Hope & Happily Ever After, September 28 (Author Interview)
Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, September 29 (Author Interview)
Locks, Hooks and Books, September 29
Vicky Sluiter, September 30 (Author Interview)
The Bookish Pilgrim, October 1
Giveaway
To celebrate his tour, George is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://gleam.io/p5Nek/the-missing-captive-celebration-tour-giveaway
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