During the American Revolution, a British soldier deserts, defects and becomes a hero. Chains Across the River follows the true-life exploits of Captain Thomas Machin, a gifted yet flawed British-born engineer who joins the Continental Army after witnessing the Battle of Breed's Hill.

Recognized by General Washington for his brilliance, Machin is entrusted with a vital mission: to blockade the Hudson River against the British Navy's advance. What follows is a gripping tale of bold engineering, political intrigue, and personal redemption as Machin designs the legendary river chains — massive iron barriers meant to stop warships under full sail.

Rich with historical detail and unforgettable characters, Chains Across the River is an epic novel of courage, consequence, and a man history almost forgot.

“Longstreth's Chains Across the River turns history of the American Revolution into compelling fiction. It tells a new and remarkable story of the chains strung across the Hudson to stop the British fleet from sailing upstream. A rewarding read." – Timothy Wirth, Former Senator, Colorado