Darkest Hour
A Jack Tanner Adventure
(Autor) James HollandReaders of Robert Harris, Bernard Cornwell and Ken Follett will love this gripping, edge-of-your-seat wartime thriller from bestselling author and historian James Holland. Guaranteed to keep you turning the pages! 'Old-fashioned, testosterone-fuelled escapism and Tanner is a chiselled protagonist straight out of the pages of the old Commando comics' -- Mail on Sunday 'Sharpe for the Blitz years...a meaty, all action yarn!' -- Sunday Telegraph 'Holland is a superb historian who knows his stuff, and his descriptions of the action are terrific' -- Daily Telegraph 'Has the sure touch of someone who knows their subject and enjoys it' -- Daily Mail 'Very difficult to put down' -- * Reader review 'An amazing read' -- Reader review 'An adventure from start to finish but with great historical facts thrown in' -- Reader review ************ Dunkirk, 1940- ONE MAN MUST STEM THE NAZI TIDE... Sergeant Jack Tanner has been posted to a training company on the south-east coast of England where the mysterious deaths of two Polish refugees lead him to believe there has been foul play. As the Germans launch their Blitzkrieg in Europe, the entire company are sent to join the battle to stop Hitler's drive across the Low Countries. Pitted against the die-hard Nazis of the SS 'Death's Head' Division and the great panzer commander, General Rommel himself, it is left to Tanner to get his men back to Allied lines. But if they are to have any hope of surviving the mayhem of Dunkirk, Tanner must first deal with an enemy far more deadly than the Germans... Jack Tanner's adventures continue in Blood of Honour.
James Holland
James Holland is a best-selling British author and historian known for his works on World War II. He has written numerous books on the subject, including the acclaimed "The Battle of Britain" and "The War in the West" series. Holland's writing style is known for its meticulous research and engaging narrative, bringing to life the history of the war with vivid detail. His contributions to literature include shedding new light on key events and figures of World War II, offering fresh perspectives and insights into this pivotal period in history. One of his most famous works is "The Battle of Britain: Five Months That Changed History," which delves into the crucial air campaign between Britain and Germany in 1940. Holland's impact on the literary genre of military history and World War II literature is significant, as he continues to be a leading voice in the field, captivating readers with his in-depth knowledge and storytelling prowess.
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