Book Reviews

Reviews of books by MWSA members. Reviews appear in reverse chronological order, with the most recent review posted appearing first.
Note: Some older reviews are being reposted to this site and those will appear out of order.

A Yank in the Luftwaffe

A fast paced WWII mystery drama interweaving the complexities of everyday life in the French underground. A must read for any mystery fan!

A Yank in the Luftwaffe
by Robert V. Ricard
Book Category: Mystery/Thriller
Reviewed by Dick Geschke
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): B0086W85OC

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Ricard, Robert V.

For God and Country

Sequels always seem to be a letdown! Readers will be diappointed, this the third in the series improves and expands the story. If you don't have the first two you will shortly after reading this one.

For God and Country
by Mark Bowlin
Book Category: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by Robert Schaeffer
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1612547974

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Bowlin, Mark

The Girl That Swam to Atlantis

Gabriella’s childhood naivety and insecurities vanish as she comes to understand racial prejudice and is compelled find her mother.

The Girl That Swam to Atlantis
by Elle Thornton
Book Category: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by Joe Epley
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1466431687

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Thornton, Elle

Meltdown

Total Package! Chef Francis Hamit has brewed a great one. Soviet spies, terrorists and a nuclear power plant. Boiled together into a wild edge of your seat thriller.

MELTDOWN
by Francis Hamit
Book Category: Thriller/Mystery
Reviewed by Bob Doerr
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): B007R6M6MU

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Hamit, Francis

A Wandering Warrior

The Tortoise & the Hare - Times were slower in the 12th. century. Enjoy the climb (read) to the top, and a fast paced finale that will both educate and take your breath away, enjoy!

A Wandering Warrior
by Harry Gilleland
Book Category: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by Dick Geschke
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 0985266198

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Gilleland, Harry

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