Hannah Duston's tale is one of survival, trauma, and moral ambiguity.
A Puritan mother that was captured during an Abenaki Indian raid in 1697, then forced on a harrowing march into the New England wilderness with only a determination for freedom.
05/23/2026
If you enjoyed Hannah Duston’s story, then
perhaps The Seasons of Grace will interest you.
Grace Metalious was another strong defiant woman from New Hampshire who wrote books that became an interntional
sensation make in the 1950’s, her themes are still relatable today.
05/21/2026
“The perfect summer read,” couldn’t ask for a better lead in. The readers are loving the tale of Hannah Duston and her exploits in in 1697 New England.
05/21/2026
So happy to see the response about Hannah Duston’s story retold! So far, so good and the official launch in New Hampshire is 3 weeks away! Hope to see you at one of my presentations.
05/19/2026
The reviews are starting to come in!
As a writer you just never know how your readers will like your story! This came all they from Maine! A slam dunk it appears😁
05/19/2026
I’m thrilled that a loyal reader and a New England resident sent me this very encouraging statement!! Made my day…
05/17/2026
Since the release of the new book about Hannah Duston, there has been an up-tick of curiosity seekers to Sugar Ball Island in Boscawen, New Hampshire.
“Hannah: one woman’s quest for vengeance and enlightenment,” retells the story of a local folklore legend who beat the odds in only to survive a horrific ordeal after being abducted by Abenaki Indian raiders in 1697.
It is a true story, one with meany questions, the most prominent; “How far would a mother go to get revenge before she becomes a monster?”
It is a dark tale during dark times..
05/15/2026
Here is my full schedule for my New Hampshire book tour launching my new novel about local legend, Hannah Duston.
05/12/2026
Sunday, June 14th 3:00pm
Dave O Dodge presents his 3rd biographical novel in his NH Historical Series
Hannah Duston: one woman's quest for vengeance and enlightenment is a gripping tale of a local legend, blending folklore and fact creating a world filled with faith, sin and redemption.
05/12/2026
“HATE” is not history, it is the opposite. Vandalism is a shortcut to education !
Hannah Duston survived a massacre in which 27 settlers were killed (15 of them children). The Abenakis also killed her newborn daughter by smashing her head against a tree. Hannah was then enslaved with the surviving settlers.
Eventually she escaped with the other captives and they killed several Abenakis in the process.
I'm sick of these worthless troglodytes that can't appreciate their own history.