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Right and Glory (Eddie Dawson Novels)
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Dawson and Major Sykes are sent to Eben Emael in Belgium, the strongest fort in the world, completely impregnable. That night, activity in the village wakes them, and they return to the fort and witness a group of German soldiers land on the roof in gliders to assault it. The main attack lasts 20 minutes, leaving Eben Emael crippled. And Dawson is disturbed – he has seen the Germans do what he thought impossible – blasting holes through solid 12 inch steel armour plating using some kind of new demolition charge. Sykes realizes that new German secret weapon could have enormous implications for the allies, affecting everything from the design of tanks, armoured buildings, even battleships. The two men manage to get back inside the fort and retrieve one. On their escape, Sykes is wounded in the leg, but Dawson devises a plan and manages to get Sykes out on a stretcher, with the demolition charge slung underneath it. But when they eventually manage to battle their way to the Belgian lines, Eddie Dawson will face an epic attempt to make it to Dunkirk, while the German fighters and bombers do their best to kill them all.
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Max Adams, who worked in covert operations for a time, now lectures on diverse historical subjects and divides his time between the UK and Andorra with his wife.
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I thought the first Eddie Dawson story was pretty good and so picked this up with eager anticipation. And I was disappointed. The first book was essentially a chase story, and this is exactly the same. Dawson and a Major Sykes are inspecting the supposedly impregnable Eben Emael fort on the Belgium border, the main defence against a German invasion. The fort falls to a German glider assault and a new type of explosive and Dawson and the major manage to grab one of the devices and head for the safety of allied lines to have it examined. The rest of the book is the frantic race to safety with assorted Germans on the chase. And that's where it felt too much like the previous book and where it fell down for me. Minimal character development to build on the first book and far, far too many chapters ending on contrived cliff-hangers. It felt almost like you were reading a comic at times. Things were not helped by the reader being informed of the plot by too many "explanations" between Sykes and Dawson and too much technical detail.
I have to say this became a chore after a while. And felt far too easy and superficial. Sadly a big slip backwards for me which was a real shame and I am not sure if I shall continue with the series unless the author starts to develop Dawson as a character and gives us something new.
I have to say this became a chore after a while. And felt far too easy and superficial. Sadly a big slip backwards for me which was a real shame and I am not sure if I shall continue with the series unless the author starts to develop Dawson as a character and gives us something new.
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By P. Kernaghan
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Eddie Dawson is involved in a major episode of WW2 and once again has to trek through enemy lines. However, he still hasn't developed a personality and I found the book a mere repeat of the first one. Come on Mr Adams, raise your sights from the hedgerow and develop Dawson, Tanner is much better.
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By Parm
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There are so few authors writing decent fiction set in WW2 right now, but Max Adams is one who does it so well.
This second book in the Dawson series has again the same pace action and verve that the first book had and kept me going from start to finish, to be honest at times the book could sit in action adventure as much as Historical Fiction, the only difference is you don't have to suspend as much belief (as say a Cussler).
My biggest concern is how quiet the reception has been for these books...WHY?? SERIOUSLY THEY ARE A GREAT READ!
is it because WW2 is still too raw for some? i hope not, it would be missing out on some fantastic fiction and as with all well written well researched Historical Fiction, you cant help but learn a few things.
Well recommended, and i look forward too more.
(Parm)
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Dawson and Major Sykes are sent to Eben Emael in Belgium, the strongest fort in the world, completely impregnable. That night, activity in the village wakes them, and they return to the fort and witness a group of German soldiers land on the roof in gliders to assault it. The main attack lasts 20 minutes, leaving Eben Emael crippled. And Dawson is disturbed - he has seen the Germans do what he thought impossible - blasting holes through solid 12 inch steel armour plating using some kind of new demolition charge.
Sykes realizes that new German secret weapon could have enormous implications for the allies, affecting everything from the design of tanks, armoured buildings, even battleships. The two men manage to get back inside the fort and retrieve one. On their escape, Sykes is wounded in the leg, but Dawson devises a plan and manages to get Sykes out on a stretcher, with the demolition charge slung underneath it.
But when they eventually manage to battle their way to the Belgian lines, Eddie Dawson will face an epic attempt to make it to Dunkirk, while the German fighters and bombers do their best to kill them all. Comment Comment | Permalink
This second book in the Dawson series has again the same pace action and verve that the first book had and kept me going from start to finish, to be honest at times the book could sit in action adventure as much as Historical Fiction, the only difference is you don't have to suspend as much belief (as say a Cussler).
My biggest concern is how quiet the reception has been for these books...WHY?? SERIOUSLY THEY ARE A GREAT READ!
is it because WW2 is still too raw for some? i hope not, it would be missing out on some fantastic fiction and as with all well written well researched Historical Fiction, you cant help but learn a few things.
Well recommended, and i look forward too more.
(Parm)
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Dawson and Major Sykes are sent to Eben Emael in Belgium, the strongest fort in the world, completely impregnable. That night, activity in the village wakes them, and they return to the fort and witness a group of German soldiers land on the roof in gliders to assault it. The main attack lasts 20 minutes, leaving Eben Emael crippled. And Dawson is disturbed - he has seen the Germans do what he thought impossible - blasting holes through solid 12 inch steel armour plating using some kind of new demolition charge.
Sykes realizes that new German secret weapon could have enormous implications for the allies, affecting everything from the design of tanks, armoured buildings, even battleships. The two men manage to get back inside the fort and retrieve one. On their escape, Sykes is wounded in the leg, but Dawson devises a plan and manages to get Sykes out on a stretcher, with the demolition charge slung underneath it.
But when they eventually manage to battle their way to the Belgian lines, Eddie Dawson will face an epic attempt to make it to Dunkirk, while the German fighters and bombers do their best to kill them all. Comment Comment | Permalink
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Good read
Interesting story line, not over the top with extreme glory and abilities of the characters fairly accurate with technical terminology
Published 4 months ago by BW
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another good yarn
I love this type of book heroic fantasy with lots of historic fact.
Equal to To do or Die. Can't wait for the next instalment.
Max Adams certainly knows his stuff.
Equal to To do or Die. Can't wait for the next instalment.
Max Adams certainly knows his stuff.
Published 21 months ago by Dale
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Makes history manageable again!
Max Adam's latest military thriller is an edge of the seat "grab you by the throat" kind of book, and wastes absolutely no time in getting the assault of the ground. Read more
Published 23 months ago by MCRoyal
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Right and Glorious!
Max Adams has followed up his first Eddie Dawson book, To Do Or Die, with another belter.
The pace is frenetic with a German invasion kicking off the plot after only a... Read more
The pace is frenetic with a German invasion kicking off the plot after only a... Read more
Published 23 months ago by B. Peyton
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