Anybody who knows me well, knows that not only am I a book geek but I am also a history nerd, with a particular interest in the Second World War. So you can probably imagine how excited I was to read the synopsis of 'Operation Lightning Bolt'. I couldn't wait to start reading and so without further ado, I grabbed my Kindle, grabbed a cup of tea and settled down for what proved to be one hell of an afternoon of reading. I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'Operation Lightning Bolt' but more about that in a bit.
As soon as I started reading, I realised that I was reading something special and that I wouldn't be able to put this book to one side for any length of time. I was correct on both counts. I had initially picked the book up only intending to read a couple of chapters to say that I had made a start but I became so wrapped up in the story and in the lives of the different characters that I was still sat there three hours later. I just couldn't put the book down. My Kindle wasn't exactly glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it travelled everywhere with me. I couldn't bear to miss a single second of the story. For me, this book was the equivalent of watching a Hollywood blockbuster movie- there was drama, intrigue, shocks, trauma, twists and turns aplenty. I soon got to the end of 'Operation Lightning Bolt' and I had to bid farewell to the different characters. I found 'Operation Lightning Bolt' to be a gripping, tense and dramatic read, which certainly kept me guessing and which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.
'Operation Lightning Bolt' is superbly written. Hilary has one of those writing styles that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. She certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one hell of a story. For me, the story hit the ground running and maintained a fast pace throughout. Hilary has clearly done an awful lot of research into the period in which the story takes place and this shines through in the quality of her writing and makes the story seem that bit more authentic. Reading 'Operation Lightning Bolt' felt like being on an at times scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with several twists and turns along the way. I love the way in which Hilary makes the reader feel as though they are part of the story and at the heart of the action.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'Operation Lightning Bolt' and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Hilary's work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.