“The Vanguard Rider” is the fourth book in the stunning series of historical thrillers whose main character is Matthew Corbett, a man who solves problems. The novel begins in the winter of 1703, and Matthew is still shaken after his run-in with the infamous serial killer Tiranus Slaughter. When a series of explosions erupts in his Manhattan neighborhood, Matthew faces a new, unexpected problem. Someone is trying to get his attention. That someone is Doctor Fell—an ominous figure from Matthew’s past. As it turns out, the doctor has a problem that requires Matthew Corbett’s intervention.
The action shifts from a developing New York to a remote island in Bermuda. During his journey, Matthew meets a truly Dickensian set of memorable antagonists. The result is a magnificent, tense novel that carefully recreates the historical era. Filled with danger, unexpected twists, and an incredible sense of being there, “The Providence Rider” is historical fiction exactly as it should be. Many loyal McCammons readers were waiting for it. They won’t be disappointed.