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First Ranger

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First Ranger

By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
Narrated by: Bradford Hastings
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From New York Times bestselling authors Andrews & Wilson, First Ranger is American Sniper meets The Patriot, an action-packed and deeply emotional account of the birth of American Special Forces during the Revolutionary War.

The year is 1776, and General George Washington faces an impossible war. Outnumbered, outgunned, and outmaneuvered by the might of the British Empire, his Continental Army teeters on the brink of destruction. General Howe’s forces are closing in on Manhattan, ready to crush the rebellion before it ever takes root.

Desperate to turn the tide, Washington makes a daring decision: to fight not with numbers, but with nerve.

He turns to Thomas Knowlton, a fearless Connecticut militiaman known for his boldness and brilliance under fire. In secret, Washington gives him an unprecedented mission: to create a new kind of soldier. Trained to spy, sabotage, and strike from the shadows, Knowlton’s handpicked unit will become the prototype for every elite fighting force to follow.

First Ranger tells the electrifying true story of America’s original special operator—a man whose courage, ingenuity, and sacrifice helped forge the tactics of modern warfare and ignite a revolution.

©2025 Organic Machinery Media LLC and Jeffrey Wilson (P)2025 Blackstone Publishing

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Genre Fiction Historical Military Thriller & Suspense War & Military War
Historical Authenticity • Gripping Storytelling • Exceptional Narration • Remarkable Depth • Action-packed Plot

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First of all, Bradford Hastings did a fantastic job narrating this novella. It just added to the story and enjoyment. He is a new to me narrator. I’ve read all of the A&W books so I was prepared for the ending, it still hurt though. It goes to show you the author can write about any era.

A&w can write!

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Once again you guys spun a marvelous tale. The Mission First ethos clearly present.

Great insight

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Loved the insights of historical fiction, written with an Andrews and Wilson excellence. Keep them coming.

My favorite of the shorts

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Short story, action packed, good historical detail. Set the stage for future stories to continue the tale.

Another Andrews hit

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Love hearing stories of our nations past. Currently working with Rangers in a civilian capacity I know the pride of those who earned their tab. Learning about Col. Knowlton and his hand in creating the respected Rangers was awesome. Was curious about the date readouts though sometimes it said “…1775” at chapter or setting changes yet correspondence the characters received were marked “…1776”. A continuity opportunity I’m sure otherwise another AWE hit

AWE storytelling at its typical finest

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