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The Shadow of War is the first book in a trilogy following the lives of two boys destined to meet at the battle of El Alamein. It opens with a violent and realistic prologue where one – we don’t learn which – has barely survived a battle but remains in mortal danger.
We are then introduced in some detail to the two lead characters, Danny and Manfred. We see their bucolic early lives, their hopes, their aspirations; separated by distance and culture but, in many ways, with similarities. We experience their military training and their first experience of the realities of war.
The Shadow of War is an interesting WWII novel which leads the reader through the exposition and rising action stages of a lengthy story. The prologue suggests the climax, challenge and final resolution contained in books two and three may be factual and bloody.
An ideal book for fans of historical fiction, particularly the Second World War, particularly those who enjoy a series where the full denouement develops in the final part of a trilogy.
Matt Johnson
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Little Gloston, a postcard perfect village in Lincolnshire, England.
Danny Shaw has little time for school but lots of time for stealing apples from farmers' orchards and hanging out with his friends. It's 1933 and life is simple for him, even if his parents seem worried when they listen to the radio. His father Stan, the strongest man in the village, had fought in the Great War, and he carries the scars and fear of battle with him daily.
Ladenburg, Germany, 1933.
Manfred Brehme is not living an easy life. His father is very strict and his mother always seems sad. Something is happening in Germany. One night the Reichstag burns down, and then a new group comes along that interests Manfred, the Hitler Youth. His father does not want him to join, but his father, the chief of police, is losing power daily.
War is brewing, and life will soon change forever for Danny and Manfred, who both become soldiers fighting against each other, and for very different reasons.
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| ISBN: |
9781839014420 |
| Publication date: |
23rd June 2022 |
| Author: |
Jack Murray |
| Publisher: |
Lume Books |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Primary Genre |
Action Adventure
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About Jack Murray
Jack Murray lives just outside London with his family. Born in Ireland he has spent most of his adult life in England. His first novel, The Affair of the Christmas Card Killer has been a global success. Five further Kit Aston novels have been published: The Chess Board Murders, The French Diplomat Affair, The Phantom, The Frisco Falcon, The Medium Murders and, most recently, The Bluebeard Club. Several characters from this series also appear in this book. Jack has also written two other detective series: The Agatha Aston Mysteries set during the mid-Victorian era and the DI Nick Jellicoe police series set in the late 50's early 60's.
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