Steve Leadley

Murder at Valley Forge Steve Leadley

December 1777- When a militiaman is found murdered outside of the Valley Forge encampment a clue could link the killing to a plot against General Washington. Just twenty miles away in occupied Philadelphia, a soldier from Captain Andre's company is murdered, as is his personal valet. Impressed with his previous investigative successes the commander of the Pennsylvania militia enlists Captain Shelby to solve the murder of the militiaman and determine if there is indeed a conspiracy against Washington. Meanwhile, Shelby's old investigative colleague the Quaker-warrior Ezra Fox is plying his skills in Philadelphia trying to uncover the killer at work in the city. Are the murders related? Is there really a scheme against General Washington? Once again the dutiful Captain Shelby and enigmatic Mr. Fox must risk life and limb to expose the truth. Murder At Valley Forge is the 3rd volume in the Fox and Shelby American Revolution mystery series.