WWII historical fiction winner

Walking Away From Midnight (The Midnight Series Book 1) by Tom Kane delivers a gripping debut in The Midnight Series that seamlessly weaves elements of suspense, history, and personal growth. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this novel introduces Jessie Fordham, a formidable female protagonist whose journey is as unpredictable as it is compelling.

 

About the book: Walking Away from Midnight

This story pulls you into an intricate web of family secrets and looming conflict. Jessie, freshly graduated from Cambridge, returns to her family's summer retreat in the French Ardennes with a heavy heart and unresolved familial tensions. As war threatens to engulf Europe, Jessie's world is thrown into turmoil when her father thrusts her into a dangerous mission that will shape her fate.

 

Book review: Walking Away from Midnight

The strength of Walking Away From Midnight lies in its rich character development and evocative setting. Jessie's evolution from a conflicted young woman to a courageous emissary navigating the treacherous landscape of wartime Europe is both poignant and empowering. The author skillfully blends historical accuracy with a narrative that brims with suspense, keeping readers on edge as Jessie navigates a world fraught with danger and deception.

The novel's pacing is expertly managed, with each chapter unveiling new layers of intrigue and emotion. Set against a wartime backdrop, Jessie's journey underscores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and human resilience. Vivid descriptions effortlessly transport readers from tranquil midnight lakes to chaotic war scenes where life-and-death decisions about trust and survival must be made.

Walking Away From Midnight excels in its ability to keep readers guessing. The storyline remains unpredictable with red herrings and unexpected twists until the very end, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in Jessie's journey.

In my opinion, Walking Away From Midnight is a historical fiction winner, offering readers an unforgettable protagonist in Jessie Fordham and a narrative that is as heart-wrenching as it is exhilarating. I highly recommend this novel to anyone seeking a compelling blend of World War II history, suspense, and the indomitable strength of the human spirit. Jessie's story stays with you long after you turn the final page. I’m delighted to give Walking Away From Midnight 5 out of 5 stars.

 

Edge of your seat WWII fiction

Black Fox One is WWII historical fiction written with a twist. If you enjoy unpredictable romance couched in high-risk suspense, set in WWII’s political climate in Germany, this book will thrill you. It follows SS Officer Jonas Amsel and Ava Keller from mismatched childhood friends to young adults with bright futures as Nazis. As a gymnast, Ava hopes to compete in the Olympics for her country. Jonas has loved her since they were children, and his dream is to marry her and have a family. He has the ring, but then Eva and her family disappear. Jonas blames the Jews and throws all his time and energy into his career with the Nazi Party. Even in his work, he always looks for clues to find Ava. 

His success at locating members of the Black Foxes, and anti-Nazi resistance group, earns him the nickname “the Fox Hunter.” When he is tasked with capturing the deadliest Black Fox, the operative known as Black Fox One, he dreams of being awarded a coveted Nazi ring and hopefully one step closer to finding Ava. But the mission leads him to more than he bargains for. He comes face-to-face with the hardest choice of his life: His love for the Reich or the truth he discovers.

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I recommend this book to those who enjoy historical fiction, a strong female protagonist, and an impossible romance amid an unpredictable plot, all couched in high-risk suspense set in Germany’s WWII political climate. It’s an edge of your seat read that pulls you in. I award it five out of five stars, and also recommend The Vengeance of Samuel Val, the first book in Project 613 series.

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About the Author: Elyse Hoffman

Elyse Hoffman is a best-selling author who strives to tell historical tales with new twists. Having studied WWII since the age of thirteen and with interests in fantasy and Jewish folklore, she loves to combine them in her writing. Elyse started writing novels at fourteen and finished her first historical fiction work at fifteen. She studied English, History, and Law at George Mason University. In her spare time, she loves to read, work on pretty keyboards, and hang out with her co-authors - her Goldendoodle Ari and her ex-feral cat, Echo. Other books to check out include the five books of The Barracks of the Holocaust series and The Book of Uriel.