I've been an admirer of Reeman's storytelling for many years and have now read a couple of the Blackwood family series. I love the feeling that you're reading what could be a war film script as the accuracy and adventure are equally balanced with another straight forward storyline, in this case a blossoming romance on several fronts. It is clear that the stories are based upon Reeman's own understanding and experiences which gives all his books an honest and uncompromising glimpse into the world of Second World War Special Forces. They read as modern day history books telling the stories of ordinary people that have volunteered or ended up becoming the elite forces relied upon heavily during the military campaigns, or as with the Blackwood family being brought up as though serving in the Royal Marines is almost genetic and destined for.