Book Spotlight: A Revolutionary War Sea Captain Becomes a Legend in The Salamander by Regan Walker
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Set against the turbulent waters of the American Revolution, this novel brings to life the story of Captain Jonathan Haraden—a fearless sea captain known to friend and foe alike as “the Salamander.” Blending naval adventure and historical detail, this story is about courage, loss, and the enduring hope for love beyond the fires of war.
At-a-Glance
Tone: Adventurous, emotional, and heroic with romantic undertones
Setting: American Revolutionary War era, primarily at sea and coastal New England
Genre: Historical fiction / historical romance
Focus: Naval warfare, personal loss, courage, duty, and the possibility of love after heartbreak
Best for readers of: Revolutionary War fiction, naval adventures, historically grounded romances, and stories inspired by real-life figures
About the Book
The Salamander by Regan Walker
Even the enemy whispered his name...
Captain Jonathan Haraden’s coldblooded courage earned him the nickname “the Salamander”. Like the creature of old, his crew believed him immune to the fires of battle. At the Revolution’s outbreak, he joined the militia guarding the seacoast, but his passion for the sea drew him to the fledgling Massachusetts Navy.
A dashing sea captain, tall and handsome, Jon captured hearts as easily as ships, but his own belonged to Hannah, his young wife he lost to a fever as the Revolution began. Devastated, he sets sail with a vengeance, entrusting his young daughters to Eunice Mason, a preacher’s daughter and young widow whose quiet strength steadies his home.
Commanding the Tyrannicide, Jon seizes British prizes and vital dispatches for General Washington. But chafing at the state’s inefficiencies and wanting more freedom, he accepts command of the privateer General Pickering, backed by Salem merchants who hail his daring and skill. Adored by his crew and feared by the enemy, Jon soon becomes a legend, capturing ships with unmatched audacity. Yet, he wonders if there will be another chance for love or if the sea will be his only mistress.
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This is book two in Regan Walker's Dawn of America series, the first three of which tell the stories of the brave American privateers in the Revolutionary War.
Don't miss The Irish Yankee, book one in the Dawn of America series.
Book Information
Title: The Salamander Author: Regan Walker
Publisher: Patriotic Books Publishing
Publication date: January 5, 2026
Print length: 325 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1735438191
Genre: Historical Biographical Fiction/Revolutionary War
Content Rating: 1 Heart (provided by the author)
About the Author
Regan Walker is an award-winning, # 1 Amazon bestselling author of Regency, Georgian and Medieval novels that are historically authentic.
Among the awards she has won are the Gold Medal in the Readers Choice Book Awards, the Gold Medal in the Illumination Awards, 1st place in the Chaucer Awards, the International Book Award for Romance Fiction, the San Diego Book Award for Best Historical Romance, the President's Book Awards of The Florida Authors & Publishers Association, the RONE Award for Best Medieval Novel (twice) and the Kindle Book Award.
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Author website: www.reganwalkerauthor.com
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