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| Night of Flames: A Novel of World War II | 
 enlarge | Author: Douglas W. Jacobson
Publisher: McBooks Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 54592
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 1590131363
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9781590131367
ASIN: 1590131363
Publication Date: October 1, 2007
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Night of Flames paints a vivid and terrifying picture of war-torn Europe during WWII. It’s the tale of a Krakow university professor Anna and her husband Jan, a Polish cavalryman. Separated and forced to flee occupied Poland, Anna soon finds herself caught up in the Belgian Resistance, while Jan becomes embedded in British Intelligence efforts to contact the Resistance in Poland. He seizes this opportunity to search for his lost wife Anna.
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 A Taut WWII Thriller October 18, 2007
13 out of 19 found this review helpful
NIGHT OF FLAMES plays out as a taut and twisting thriller with memorable flesh and blood characters. In war-torn Poland lovers Jan and Anna find themselves separated, each destined to struggle alone against the odds as the Nazi net tightens over all of Europe. No matter the risk, their will to survive, their desire for reunion, and their love of country are emblematic of millions of Europeans who refused to go gently into the night. Douglas' clockwork plot draws the reader onto its rollercoaster ride, clicks along at breakneck speed through tunnels with atmosphere and suspense, occasional jolts and sudden drops, reaching at last, ultimate satisfaction.
James Conroyd Martin, Award-winning author of PUSH NOT THE RIVER
Push Not the River and AGAINST A CRIMSON SKY
Against a Crimson Sky: A Novel
A Great Read! October 18, 2007
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
The story keeps you wanting to know how it comes out, even though you know how the war ended. For those who remember those times it is a reminder of the great courage and fortitude of those who lived it. For those not old enough to remember - it is a true and moving insight into a part of history that took place in fairly recent times and maybe will reinforce our desire not to have history repeat itself.
It is a lesson in history along with a love story -- love of country and family. The characters may be fictitious but we can identify with them and the history is true and vividly represented. It is a great read for everyone!
 Needs to be more focused and less dispersed May 22, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I love good historical fiction, and while this has many redeeming feature, it also has a fatal flaw. The author tries to cover too much territory in way too few pages. The book covers all of WW II in 379 pages. Never going to happen. The book is at its best when in focuses on a single event - for example the beginning which deals with the Nazi invasion of Poland and the cities of Warsaw and Kracow. Or the end, which focuses on the battle for Antwerp (well, hardly a battle in the end). Here, Douglas Jacobson gives both color, detail, and strong narrative to the events. Unfortunately, between these two bookends, the characters are thrown all over Europe, over a period of five years, and the book rather meanders without any good purpose. The ending is also contrived. It is a first novel, and a good start. Perhaps next time Jackson wil focus more, deal with a small number of characters around a single defining event, and become less difuse and less scattered. Easy, enjoyable read nonetheless.
One of the best in years November 4, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Right from the first page, Night of Flames thrusts the reader dead center in the middle of the German assault on Poland and never lets up. Anna Kopernik is a college professor from Krakow, her husband, Jan, is a cavalry officer and their lives will never be the same. Rising from the ashes of defeated Poland they each make their own way over the next five years in a desperate struggle against the overwhelming power and brutality of the Nazi oppressor. Theirs becomes the fight of the common people of Europe, who vow never to yield until they have taken back their lives and their humanity. As sweeping in scope as Winds of War and as intense as Eye of the Needle, this is one of the best World war Two novels in years.
Beautiful, gripping tale! December 3, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was gripped by this tale from the first page! It is beautifully written and impeccably researched, weaving a heart-stopping and sensitive tale of the experiences and heroics of common people during WWII. The focus on Poland and Belgium lends this WWII story a unique flavor, and the strong main characters take you right along with them across war-torn Europe and into the depths of the tenatious resistance movements. Fascinating story, talented story-telling. Can't wait for the sequel! Highly recommended - not only for historic fiction enthusiasts, but anyone who wants a good read!
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