Blue-Eyed Devil
Moves along. Fades at the end.
Archive for the 'Books' Category
Rough Country
Sanford has another winner in Virgil Flowers.
Guadalcanal: The Definitive Account of the Landmark Battle
Covers all the bases. Drags a bit after the fight for Henderson Field.
Heat Lightning
Chuck Hogan adds an edge to this one. Pretty good.
The Dead Hand
Some good parts. Only scratches the surface.
The Dead Hand: The Untold Story of the Cold War Arms Race and Its Dangerous Legacy
Oh, Johnny
If I wanted to read a book of letters, I’d read a book of letters. Easy to skim, though.
Savage Run
Moves at a decent clip.
A Death in Victory
A bit convoluted and ends with a whimper.
Long Shadows in Victory
Jesse Stone with a Stetson.
Hellhound on His Trail
Well written and a compelling read.
61 Hours
The hour countdown is a bit tedious, but the story is ok.
The Widow Killer
Some interesting bits, but not worth the effort.
Double Deuce
Found one I hadn’t read – good for a plane ride.
Treasure Island
yo ho ho – it never gets old.
The Fugitive
Some interesting passages, but not a great read.
Bandit Love
Fast paced but a bit of a mess.
Shiloh
Great maps and exhausting order of battle detail. A good book to have at the battlefield.
The Envoy
Well chronicled and compelling.
