The Last Patriot
About
The American Revolution rages across the colonies.
Private Elias Mercer should have died with his regiment on the fields of Saratoga. Instead, he awakens branded with a mark not of this world—an Eye that sees through shadow, binds him to forces older than empires, and thrusts him into a hidden war no musket can win.
Haunted by fallen comrades, pursued by enemies both human and inhuman, Elias discovers a reality where time fractures and the dead do not rest. A faceless figure whispers of destiny, a childhood friend returns as a traitor, and ancient orders demand his loyalty. But every revelation carries a price, and every choice pushes him closer to a truth older than the Revolution itself:
The Hollowing is coming. A hunger that feeds on blood and war across centuries. And Elias Mercer—reluctant soldier, haunted survivor, marked by fire—may be the only one who can stop it.
Or the first to fall to it.
Praise for this book
“A bold fusion of history and dark fantasy. The Last Patriot captures the grit of the Revolution and the terror of the unknown in equal measure.”
“Chris McKeithen has crafted a world where musket fire collides with ancient magic—unforgettable, chilling, and utterly original.”
“Reminiscent of The Witcher meets Outlander, but with a distinctly American soul. A page-turner with teeth.”
“I couldn’t put it down. Elias Mercer feels like a real soldier—haunted, human, and heroic in the most reluctant way.”
“The perfect mix of Revolutionary War history and supernatural suspense. Every chapter left me saying, just one more…"
“The Hollowing is one of the most terrifying creations I’ve read in years. It lingers long after the last page.”