The Spy

The Spy unfolds during the merciless winter of 1778–1779, when the American Revolution hangs in the balance on the western frontier. At its heart is Thomas Wright, a 12-year-old orphan forced to grow up fast in a land ruled by cold, hunger, and danger.

Rescued from the wilderness by Francis Vigo, a fur trader moving in the shadows as a patriot spy, Thomas is taken under his protection. From Vigo, the boy learns the skills of survival—how to read the land, trust his instincts, and keep secrets that could cost him his life.

When Vigo carries vital intelligence to George Rogers Clark, Thomas is drawn into history itself. He joins Clark’s legendary winter march across flooded plains and frozen swamps to reclaim Fort Sackville at Vincennes from British control.

Starving, soaked, and outnumbered, the men press on. Their daring siege becomes one of the Revolution’s greatest western victories, and for Thomas Wright, it marks the beginning of a legacy—one thread in a family story that will be woven through generations of American history.

©2025 Summer Wind Books (P)2026 Summer Wind Books

Fierce, inspirational

Loved the retelling of the siege of Ft Sackville! Makes me want to go do hard things to build discipline like they had back in those days… at the very least makes me want to walk uphill both ways to school. Narration was a 20/10, Suzie Anne killed it.