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Rockets of the Reich
Kinrade, Kim
2000, BainBridgeBooks
ISBN 1891696149
Hardcover, 250 pages
| Type. | Novel |
| Pros. | Good plot, lots of action |
| Cons. | None to speak of |
| Rating. |  |
This exciting adventure novel presents an alternative historical scenario.
It is June, 1944, and the Germans have developed a nuclear weapon. They
plan to launch their rockets against selected United States cities from a
small island off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. A U-boat commander is
entrusted with transporting the rockets across the Atlantic to their
launching point.
The suspense builds as the urgency of war gradually overtakes this quiet island and the inhabitants begin to realize their country has been invaded. An officer of the US Coast Guard, experienced in convoy battles and with a U-boat to his credit, and a Canadian army veteran who was discharged, maimed and in disgrace, after the disastrous raid on Dieppe, join forces with each other and with a surprising ally to try to stop the rocket launch before it's too late.
The story is fast-paced, but the author does not neglect to develop his characters to a degree not often seen in this genre. The stereotypical Nazis too often encountered in adventure novels are absent; instead, each is distinguished by his own motivations, attitudes, and experiences.
The author's meticulous research is evident in the many small historical details which add color and dimension and draw the reader into the wartime mood. A few technical issues are noted, but they do not detract from the story, and the overall accuracy is excellent.
This book was submitted to uboat.net for review purposes
Review written by Tonya Allen and Guðmundur Helgason.
Published on 14 Apr 2000.
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