Coming 4 July 2011: The Jefferson Allegiance, a historical thriller

[Bob Mayer]

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on the 4th of July 1826?  50 years to the date after the signing of Declaration of Independence.

The Jefferson Allegiance opens on that date, with both Jefferson and Adams giving couriers pieces of the Jefferson Cipher which holds the secret to a document that could topples our current government.

Move to the present:  Paul Ducharme (a Special Operations commando) and Samantha Payne (a former CIA agent, now curator of Monticello) must unravel historical clues to find the pieces of the Jefferson Cipher to uncover the location of the Jefferson Allegiance.  They are battling the Order of the Cincinnati, founded after the revolution and a shadowy force in our country for centuries.

The first book in my Presidential series.  To be followed by the Kennedy Endeavor in Spring, 2012.

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[Bob Mayer]

If a book be false in its facts, disprove them; if false in its reasoning, refute it.  But for God’s sake, let us freely hear both sides if we choose.”  Thomas Jefferson.  1814.
 
The Historical Facts:
In May of 1783, the Society of the Cincinnati was founded.  A leading member was Alexander Hamilton, and the first President of the Society was George Washington, even before he was President of the United States.  The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest, continuous military society in North America.  Its current headquarters is at the Anderson House in downtown Washington, DC. Besides the Society of the Cincinnati, Hamilton founded the Federalist Party, the first political party. 
“Can a democratic assembly . . . be supposed steadily to pursue the public good?  Nothing but a permanent body can check the imprudence of democracy.  Their turbulent and changing disposition requires checks.” Alexander Hamilton.  1787.
Thomas Jefferson was not allowed membership in the Society of the Cincinnati.
 “Your people, sir, are a great beast.”  Alexander Hamilton.  1792.

In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson, well known for his strong opposition to a standing army, established the United State Military Academy, the oldest Military Academy in the Americas.  In 1819, he founded the University of Virginia, the first college in the United States to separate religion from education.
In 1745, the American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in North America was founded.  Thomas Jefferson was a member for 47 years and its President for 17 years.  He subsequently established the adjunct United States Military Philosophical Society (MPS) at West Point with the Academy Superintendent as its first leader.  The APS has its current headquarters in Philosophical Hall on Liberty Square in Philadelphia. The MPS appears to have disappeared.
“I am not among those who fear the people.  They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.” Thomas Jefferson.  1816.
Besides the APS and MPS, Jefferson founded the Anti-Federalist Party. 
“The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, not a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the Grace of God.” Thomas Jefferson. 1826.

[Steverino]

This sounds fantastic, Bob.  I eat this sort of thing up, and I've never heard of the Jefferson/Hamilton details you mentioned.  Looking forward to it.  Kudos!

[Bob Mayer]

If a book be false in its facts, disprove them; if false in its reasoning, refute it.  But for God’s sake, let us freely hear both sides if we choose.”  Thomas Jefferson.  1814.
 
The Historical Facts:
In May of 1783, the Society of the Cincinnati was founded.  A leading member was Alexander Hamilton, and the first President of the Society was George Washington, even before he was President of the United States.  The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest, continuous military society in North America.  Its current headquarters is at the Anderson House in downtown Washington, DC. Besides the Society of the Cincinnati, Hamilton founded the Federalist Party, the first political party.
“Can a democratic assembly . . . be supposed steadily to pursue the public good?  Nothing but a permanent body can check the imprudence of democracy.  Their turbulent and changing disposition requires checks.” Alexander Hamilton.  1787.
Thomas Jefferson was not allowed membership in the Society of the Cincinnati.
 “Your people, sir, are a great beast.”  Alexander Hamilton.  1792.

In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson, well known for his strong opposition to a standing army, established the United State Military Academy, the oldest Military Academy in the Americas.  In 1819, he founded the University of Virginia, the first college in the United States to separate religion from education.
In 1745, the American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in North America was founded.  Thomas Jefferson was a member for 47 years and its President for 17 years.  He subsequently established the adjunct United States Military Philosophical Society (MPS) at West Point with the Academy Superintendent as its first leader.  The APS has its current headquarters in Philosophical Hall on Liberty Square in Philadelphia. The MPS appears to have disappeared.
“I am not among those who fear the people.  They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.” Thomas Jefferson.  1816.
Besides the APS and MPS, Jefferson founded the Anti-Federalist Party.
“The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, not a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the Grace of God.” Thomas Jefferson. 1826.

[Bob Mayer]

If a book be false in its facts, disprove them; if false in its reasoning, refute it.  But for God’s sake, let us freely hear both sides if we choose.”  Thomas Jefferson.  1814.
 
The Historical Facts:
In May of 1783, the Society of the Cincinnati was founded.  A leading member was Alexander Hamilton, and the first President of the Society was George Washington, even before he was President of the United States.  The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest, continuous military society in North America.  Its current headquarters is at the Anderson House in downtown Washington, DC. Besides the Society of the Cincinnati, Hamilton founded the Federalist Party, the first political party.
“Can a democratic assembly . . . be supposed steadily to pursue the public good?  Nothing but a permanent body can check the imprudence of democracy.  Their turbulent and changing disposition requires checks.” Alexander Hamilton.  1787.
Thomas Jefferson was not allowed membership in the Society of the Cincinnati.
 “Your people, sir, are a great beast.”  Alexander Hamilton.  1792.

In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson, well known for his strong opposition to a standing army, established the United State Military Academy, the oldest Military Academy in the Americas.  In 1819, he founded the University of Virginia, the first college in the United States to separate religion from education.
In 1745, the American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in North America was founded.  Thomas Jefferson was a member for 47 years and its President for 17 years.  He subsequently established the adjunct United States Military Philosophical Society (MPS) at West Point with the Academy Superintendent as its first leader.  The APS has its current headquarters in Philosophical Hall on Liberty Square in Philadelphia. The MPS appears to have disappeared.
“I am not among those who fear the people.  They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.” Thomas Jefferson.  1816.
Besides the APS and MPS, Jefferson founded the Anti-Federalist Party.
“The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, not a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the Grace of God.” Thomas Jefferson. 1826.

[chris.truscott]

This sounds terrific!

[Bob Mayer]

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on the 4th of July 1826?  50 years to the date after the signing of Declaration of Independence.

The Jefferson Allegiance opens on that date, with both Jefferson and Adams giving couriers pieces of the Jefferson Cipher which holds the secret to a document that could topples our current government.

Move to the present:  Paul Ducharme (a Special Operations commando) and Samantha Payne (a former CIA agent, now curator of Monticello) must unravel historical clues to find the pieces of the Jefferson Cipher to uncover the location of the Jefferson Allegiance.  They are battling the Order of the Cincinnati, founded after the revolution and a shadowy force in our country for centuries.

The first book in my Presidential series.  To be followed by the Kennedy Endeavor in Spring, 2012.

[chris.truscott]

I did know that! Really looking forward to this book!
(To nitpick...a lot of people at the time viewed 7/2 as Ind. Day as it was the day the founders agreed to declare independence. Then Jefferson wrote the DoI and final draft was accepted two days later.)

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on the 4th of July 1826?  50 years to the date after the signing of Declaration of Independence.

The Jefferson Allegiance opens on that date, with both Jefferson and Adams giving couriers pieces of the Jefferson Cipher which holds the secret to a document that could topples our current government.

Move to the present:  Paul Ducharme (a Special Operations commando) and Samantha Payne (a former CIA agent, now curator of Monticello) must unravel historical clues to find the pieces of the Jefferson Cipher to uncover the location of the Jefferson Allegiance.  They are battling the Order of the Cincinnati, founded after the revolution and a shadowy force in our country for centuries.

The first book in my Presidential series.  To be followed by the Kennedy Endeavor in Spring, 2012.

[Bob Mayer]

The Historical Facts:
In May of 1783, the Society of the Cincinnati was founded.  A leading member was Alexander Hamilton, and the first President of the Society was George Washington, even before he was President of the United States.  The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest, continuous military society in North America.  Its current headquarters is at the Anderson House in downtown Washington, DC. Besides the Society of the Cincinnati, Hamilton founded the Federalist Party, the first political party.
“Can a democratic assembly . . . be supposed steadily to pursue the public good?  Nothing but a permanent body can check the imprudence of democracy.  Their turbulent and changing disposition requires checks.” Alexander Hamilton.  1787.
Thomas Jefferson was not allowed membership in the Society of the Cincinnati.
 “Your people, sir, are a great beast.”  Alexander Hamilton.  1792.

In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson, well known for his strong opposition to a standing army, established the United State Military Academy, the oldest Military Academy in the Americas.  In 1819, he founded the University of Virginia, the first college in the United States to separate religion from education.
In 1745, the American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in North America was founded.  Thomas Jefferson was a member for 47 years and its President for 17 years.  He subsequently established the adjunct United States Military Philosophical Society (MPS) at West Point with the Academy Superintendent as its first leader.  The APS has its current headquarters in Philosophical Hall on Liberty Square in Philadelphia. The MPS appears to have disappeared.
“I am not among those who fear the people.  They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.” Thomas Jefferson.  1816.
Besides the APS and MPS, Jefferson founded the Anti-Federalist Party.
“The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, not a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the Grace of God.” Thomas Jefferson. 1826.

[Bob Mayer]

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on the 4th of July 1826?  50 years to the date after the signing of Declaration of Independence.

The Jefferson Allegiance opens on that date, with both Jefferson and Adams giving couriers pieces of the Jefferson Cipher which holds the secret to a document that could topples our current government.

Move to the present:  Paul Ducharme (a Special Operations commando) and Samantha Payne (a former CIA agent, now curator of Monticello) must unravel historical clues to find the pieces of the Jefferson Cipher to uncover the location of the Jefferson Allegiance.  They are battling the Order of the Cincinnati, founded after the revolution and a shadowy force in our country for centuries.

The first book in my Presidential series.  To be followed by the Kennedy Endeavor in Spring, 2012.

[Bob Mayer]

The Historical Facts:
In May of 1783, the Society of the Cincinnati was founded.  A leading member was Alexander Hamilton, and the first President of the Society was George Washington, even before he was President of the United States.  The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest, continuous military society in North America.  Its current headquarters is at the Anderson House in downtown Washington, DC. Besides the Society of the Cincinnati, Hamilton founded the Federalist Party, the first political party.
“Can a democratic assembly . . . be supposed steadily to pursue the public good?  Nothing but a permanent body can check the imprudence of democracy.  Their turbulent and changing disposition requires checks.” Alexander Hamilton.  1787.
Thomas Jefferson was not allowed membership in the Society of the Cincinnati.
 “Your people, sir, are a great beast.”  Alexander Hamilton.  1792.

In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson, well known for his strong opposition to a standing army, established the United State Military Academy, the oldest Military Academy in the Americas.  In 1819, he founded the University of Virginia, the first college in the United States to separate religion from education.
In 1745, the American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in North America was founded.  Thomas Jefferson was a member for 47 years and its President for 17 years.  He subsequently established the adjunct United States Military Philosophical Society (MPS) at West Point with the Academy Superintendent as its first leader.  The APS has its current headquarters in Philosophical Hall on Liberty Square in Philadelphia. The MPS appears to have disappeared.
“I am not among those who fear the people.  They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.” Thomas Jefferson.  1816.
Besides the APS and MPS, Jefferson founded the Anti-Federalist Party.
“The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, not a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the Grace of God.” Thomas Jefferson. 1826.

[Bob Mayer]

The Historical Facts:
In May of 1783, the Society of the Cincinnati was founded.  A leading member was Alexander Hamilton, and the first President of the Society was George Washington, even before he was President of the United States.  The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest, continuous military society in North America.  Its current headquarters is at the Anderson House in downtown Washington, DC. Besides the Society of the Cincinnati, Hamilton founded the Federalist Party, the first political party.
“Can a democratic assembly . . . be supposed steadily to pursue the public good?  Nothing but a permanent body can check the imprudence of democracy.  Their turbulent and changing disposition requires checks.” Alexander Hamilton.  1787.
Thomas Jefferson was not allowed membership in the Society of the Cincinnati.
 “Your people, sir, are a great beast.”  Alexander Hamilton.  1792.

In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson, well known for his strong opposition to a standing army, established the United State Military Academy, the oldest Military Academy in the Americas.  In 1819, he founded the University of Virginia, the first college in the United States to separate religion from education.
In 1745, the American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in North America was founded.  Thomas Jefferson was a member for 47 years and its President for 17 years.  He subsequently established the adjunct United States Military Philosophical Society (MPS) at West Point with the Academy Superintendent as its first leader.  The APS has its current headquarters in Philosophical Hall on Liberty Square in Philadelphia. The MPS appears to have disappeared.
“I am not among those who fear the people.  They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.” Thomas Jefferson.  1816.
Besides the APS and MPS, Jefferson founded the Anti-Federalist Party.
“The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, not a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the Grace of God.” Thomas Jefferson. 1826.

[Bob Mayer]

The Historical Facts:
In May of 1783, the Society of the Cincinnati was founded.  A leading member was Alexander Hamilton, and the first President of the Society was George Washington, even before he was President of the United States.  The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest, continuous military society in North America.  Its current headquarters is at the Anderson House in downtown Washington, DC. Besides the Society of the Cincinnati, Hamilton founded the Federalist Party, the first political party.
“Can a democratic assembly . . . be supposed steadily to pursue the public good?  Nothing but a permanent body can check the imprudence of democracy.  Their turbulent and changing disposition requires checks.” Alexander Hamilton.  1787.
Thomas Jefferson was not allowed membership in the Society of the Cincinnati.
 “Your people, sir, are a great beast.”  Alexander Hamilton.  1792.

In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson, well known for his strong opposition to a standing army, established the United State Military Academy, the oldest Military Academy in the Americas.  In 1819, he founded the University of Virginia, the first college in the United States to separate religion from education.
In 1745, the American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in North America was founded.  Thomas Jefferson was a member for 47 years and its President for 17 years.  He subsequently established the adjunct United States Military Philosophical Society (MPS) at West Point with the Academy Superintendent as its first leader.  The APS has its current headquarters in Philosophical Hall on Liberty Square in Philadelphia. The MPS appears to have disappeared.
“I am not among those who fear the people.  They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.” Thomas Jefferson.  1816.
Besides the APS and MPS, Jefferson founded the Anti-Federalist Party.
“The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, not a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the Grace of God.” Thomas Jefferson. 1826.

[Bob Mayer]

We now have a cover:

[Bob Mayer]

The Historical Facts:
In May of 1783, the Society of the Cincinnati was founded.  A leading member was Alexander Hamilton, and the first President of the Society was George Washington, even before he was President of the United States.  The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest, continuous military society in North America.  Its current headquarters is at the Anderson House in downtown Washington, DC. Besides the Society of the Cincinnati, Hamilton founded the Federalist Party, the first political party.
“Can a democratic assembly . . . be supposed steadily to pursue the public good?  Nothing but a permanent body can check the imprudence of democracy.  Their turbulent and changing disposition requires checks.” Alexander Hamilton.  1787.
Thomas Jefferson was not allowed membership in the Society of the Cincinnati.
 “Your people, sir, are a great beast.”  Alexander Hamilton.  1792.

In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson, well known for his strong opposition to a standing army, established the United State Military Academy, the oldest Military Academy in the Americas.  In 1819, he founded the University of Virginia, the first college in the United States to separate religion from education.
In 1745, the American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in North America was founded.  Thomas Jefferson was a member for 47 years and its President for 17 years.  He subsequently established the adjunct United States Military Philosophical Society (MPS) at West Point with the Academy Superintendent as its first leader.  The APS has its current headquarters in Philosophical Hall on Liberty Square in Philadelphia. The MPS appears to have disappeared.
“I am not among those who fear the people.  They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.” Thomas Jefferson.  1816.
Besides the APS and MPS, Jefferson founded the Anti-Federalist Party.
“The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, not a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the Grace of God.” Thomas Jefferson. 1826.

[Bob Mayer]

The Story:
On the 4th of July in 1826, as Thomas Jefferson lies dying, he gives part of the Cipher to Edgar Allen Poe, with instructions to take the disks to West Point.  At the same time in Massachusetts, John Adams entrusts his part of the cipher to Colonel Thayer, the superintendent of the Military Academy.  As Thayer rides away, Adams utters his final words:  “Thomas Jefferson survives.”

Now, in the present, Paul Ducharme has been recalled from Afghanistan after the ‘accidental’ death of his best friend, the son of one of the Philosophers.  While Ducharme is visiting his friend’s gravesite in Arlington, the Philosopher is executed by a member from the Society of Cincinnati know as the Surgeon, who is seeking to get all the pieces of the cipher.  In a nearby restaurant, Evie Tolliver (future Chair), waits anxiously for her mentor to arrive, but he’s killed by the same assassin at the Zero Milestone.  His heart, and the Philosopher’s head, are displayed as a grisly message on top of the stone, echoing Jefferson’s famous head-heart letter.

Ducharme and Tolliver team up, the unknowing heirs to become the next generation of Philosopher and Chair, and must battle the Surgeon to assemble the Cipher.

The action ranges from Monticello, to Washington DC, to West Point, NY, to Edgar Allan Poe’s grave, to the very heart of the country to find the last disks.

The story is a race back through history and the founding of the country to find the Jefferson Allegiance.

[Connie Chastain]

This sounds great! I love stories about toppling our current government, LOL! Going on my TBR list, fer shure.

[Bob Mayer]

Publication has been held off pending, well let's say a publisher is taking a look at it.

On the 4th of July in 1826, as Thomas Jefferson lies dying, he gives part of the Cipher to Edgar Allen Poe, with instructions to take the disks to West Point.  At the same time in Massachusetts, John Adams entrusts his part of the cipher to Colonel Thayer, the superintendent of the Military Academy.  As Thayer rides away, Adams utters his final words:  “Thomas Jefferson survives.”

Now, in the present, Paul Ducharme has been recalled from Afghanistan after the ‘accidental’ death of his best friend, the son of one of the Philosophers.  While Ducharme is visiting his friend’s gravesite in Arlington, the Philosopher is executed by a member from the Society of Cincinnati know as the Surgeon, who is seeking to get all the pieces of the cipher.  In a nearby restaurant, Evie Tolliver (future Chair), waits anxiously for her mentor to arrive, but he’s killed by the same assassin at the Zero Milestone.  His heart, and the Philosopher’s head, are displayed as a grisly message on top of the stone, echoing Jefferson’s famous head-heart letter.

Ducharme and Tolliver team up, the unknowing heirs to become the next generation of Philosopher and Chair, and must battle the Surgeon to assemble the Cipher.

The action ranges from Monticello, to Washington DC, to West Point, NY, to Edgar Allan Poe’s grave, to the very heart of the country to find the last disks.

The story is a race back through history and the founding of the country to find the Jefferson Allegiance.

[Popvideo]

Well, darn. I mean I understand the publisher thing but I was anxiously awaiting the release after the teaser in Duty, Honor, Country.

Fantastic book, BTW. I'm ready for the sequel to that one, too! 

Please keep us informed on the future of JEFFERSON ALLEGIANCE.

Thanks,
J. Kelly Austin

[Bob Mayer]

Publication has been held off pending, well let's say a publisher is taking a look at it.

[Bob Mayer]

Publication still delayed.

[Bob Mayer]

Publication still delayed.

But for good reasons.

[Bob Mayer]

Scheduled now for September.

[Bob Mayer]