Line of Fire

The first two-thirds of this novel is filled with Griffin’s characteristic behind the scenes maneuvering—some of it in Washington, some of it on Guadalcanal, and some of it in Australia and all of it is exciting. The book checks in with most of the large cast of characters. General Pickering is in W......more

En La Línea De Fuego.- Max Allan Collins  “Las fotos mostraban una escena familiar (la sala de estar de Leary), pero junto a la chimenea de piedra yacía un hombre vestido con traje y corbata, con la ropa, como sus miembros, retorcida. La cara no aparecía en la foto, pero Horrigan pudo imaginársela. La......more

During the Battle of the Solomons, two coast watchers are trapped in the path of Japanese forces. A team with Captain Galloway and Lt. Ken McCoy is assembled to rescue the men. This is full of the drama of World War II in the Pacific.......more

WEB Griffin never wrote a book that was easy to put down, and this one is no exception. Non-stop action and impeccable authenticity. Real soldiers read him without embarrassment and wannabees read him with awe.......more

In this chapter of the series, more attention is to the characters' humanity involved: more empathy, more caring for others, and more partnering of friends. War seems to bring out the selfless soldiers in the foxholes and the egotism and self-centeredness of poor leadership. It is another excellent......more