The Patriot (Mass Market Paperback)

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In Tyranny's Fire A Hero Is Forged

In Britain's American colonies, the cry goes out for freedom as the air from Lexington to the Carolinas burns hot with powder smoke and cannon fire. But Benjamin Martin has had his fill of war. A veteran of the fierce French and Indian conflict, he has renounced fighting forever, retiring to his South Carolina farm to raise his motherless children in peace.

Now the war has found his hiding place, bringing its senseless cruelty back into his life and destroying what he holds most dear. And Benjamin Martin must take up arms to fight again--to lead a makeshift army of brave farmers and craftsmen against a relentless, overwhelming enemy--in the blessed cause of liberty...and blood vengeance.

About the Author

This is Stephen Molstad's sixth book for Centropolis Entertainment, where he heads the newly-formed Publishing Division. In addition to collaborating on the Hugo-nominated novelization of StarGate, he wrote the novelization of Independence Day, and a well-received prequel novel, ID4: Silent Zone. Since graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz, he has spent his time traveling, playing pick-up basketball, and teaching English and drama. He invites your comments at [e-mail]

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: HarperEntertainment (May 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061020761
• ISBN-13: 978-0061020766
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #720,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific companion to what will be a great movie,, June 3, 2000

By	woofan5150 (Roseville, California) - See all my reviews

Just got done reading the patriot and I have to say, it rocks. Molstad does a fantastic job of adapting a great screenplay into a book that not only works as a companion to the film, but also stands out on it's own. Even though the battle scenes will probably be better seen than read, the book has such an enthralling storyline which chronicles the efforts of one man who knows the horrors of war, escaped them, only to have them come back into his life. His only choice is to fight back, not only for the life of his son, but for revenge. If you like a well written novel that will stir emotions, raise spirits, and suprise you, give The Patriot a read. You won't regret it.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie, Great Book!, July 31, 2000

By	T. Wheeler - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"The Patriot" novel expounds and expands rather nicely on one of the most significant and remarkable movies I have ever seen. Yes, the film is violent, but the semi-fictionalized history that it presents, and the very much non-fictionalized values and ethics it displays (take note of the high level of Christian imagery -- prayer and the cross are seen often) are valuable reminders of what founded this once-great nation, much of which has been forgotten. As for the novel, it is able, as most books of movies are, to expand the personal lives and detail events far more than the limited time of a movie can. One might suspect that some scenes presented in the novel might well have been filmed, but edited in the final cut. I suppose we shall simply have to wait for the DVD. Meanwhile, if you in any way enjoyed "The Patriot" in the theater -- bring the book home and read it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD!!!!, March 13, 2002

By	Mac Blair "Mac Blair" (Huntingdon, TN USA) - See all my reviews

First screenplay book I have read in a long time. I was glad I did. Benjamin Martin and his family are the main characters but many, many people in it are heros. It really made me think about what all so many people have gone through so I can live free. I learned to hate, if that is a good word to use, Travington's Dragoons and the action he and his men took. The book is sad in many places, has a lot of action and will hold your attention. Molstad writes so you can feel like you are there and sharing the hard times with the people in the book. It is very fast moving and enjoyable.