I usually avoid LDS fiction, but this book was a gift and I wanted to make sure to honor the givers recommendation. I gave it a shot and ended up being pleasantly surprised as the story unfolded. It was a good mix of historical fiction, without being too preachy. The story was clear and concise. It was easy to follow and I felt myself liking the characters. It's a good relaxing read, which made me ponder my grandfather and uncles that served in WWII and the many people whose lives were altered because of the war. An engaging read with good details on the time and area. The characters had excellent depth, particularly considering the quick pace and tension of the story. The book falls into the LDS fiction genre, meaning the book is pretty safe in terms of things like swearing, sex, and descriptions of violence. Even so, there is significant action and the reader will be concerned for the characters' safety throughout. I enjoyed the twists of the plot though they are fairly obvious. The story makes sense and you can feel the people and place come to life. For those readers who are not LDS, there are a couple of references to things Mormons would be familiar with but others might not. The main character has strong LDS views. I would still recommend the book to any reader who enjoys a good action piece. It's not a religious book, and the religion of the main character is not rubbed into the reader's face. Instead, it's presented as a natural and needed piece to understand the main character and to understand how the story is shaped.I found it difficult to put down and ended up reading the last half in one sitting.
What do You think about Espionage (2012)?
Excellent World War II novel, very thoroughly researched. Great first book for A.L. Sowards!
—falacon503
an odd disturbing book i read standing up when i am listening to telecaster music
—Cara
well written, fascinating story. I'll write a more complete review later.
—aqilah
3.5. I had a little trouble getting into this book, but liked it.
—boookie123
