Operation North Pole

S-Squad #16

by William Meikle

It's cold, it's dark and Wiggo is worried about the future of the squad.

When they arrive at a Research Station at the North Pole his worries are proved to be justified.

But the squad's problem's only get worse as they uncover the scale of an unfolding menace.

There are great white bears in the cold Arctic night, red in tooth and claw.

Genres: Fiction

145 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 29, 2023

About the author

I'm a Scottish writer, now living in Canada, with more than thirty novels published in the genre press and over 300 short story credits in thirteen countries.

My work has appeared in a number of professional anthologies and I have recent short story sales to NATURE Futures and Galaxy's Edge. When I'm not writing I play guitar, drink beer and dream of fortune and glory.

For an intro to me, my writing and my accent see my Youtube channel

Reviews

[JD · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one is the best of the series so far for me. Having the viewpoint from someone outside the squad, as in the 1st book of the series, really added depth to the storyline to see how the chaos unfolded. The squad also has internal problems to deal with outside of yon beasties, and the foe turns out to be more human than usual as well. On a negative note, Captain Banks seem to have been sidelined as his viewpoint is not used at all anymore and it is just Wiggo and Wilkens that is used. This one has taken the best from the other books in the series for me personally to produce Meikle's best work.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series

Every one of these books brings a delicious adventure.

I am always sorry when one of the team passes on.

Excited for the next in the series!

[M.H. Thaung]

Another fast-paced creature feature, as we follow Wiggo, Banks and a rather small team into the frozen North to rescue a team of researchers. This time, the immediate problem is Bears of Unusual Size. There’s no mystical/supernatural element (that I noticed).

In comparison to previous books in the series, the cast of characters here is relatively small, giving the story a more intimate feel. I do like Wiggo as a viewpoint character :) It was fun seeing the team sneak around and improvise to get out of various scrapes.

Another solid creature feature. I’m looking forward to the next one already.

[Calvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bears. Guns. Snow.

That's it. Pretty simple and straight forward. The squad faces off against giants polar bears. Great fun action and nothing super complicated. Loved it

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

More like 3,5*

This was again very entertaining, especially bcs Wiggo finally maybe gets laid later :D good for him, i guess. Also kinda sad, but the whole background with Davies and how the Squad reacts to him, is so good, because yeah, he fucked up. I love how they start to get all kinda small backgrounds for themselves.

[Amanda Brewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has Wiggo met his match??

I never get tired of these stories. I love them all! Can't wait to see where thing goes with Wiggo and how the squad with evolve with this recent loss taking place. The characters are so unique that I can't imagine who will join next to fill the open position...maybe a woman soldier? Carry on Sir Meikle... On to the next adventure full of beasties

[helen bunker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real winner !!

Loved this book, I couldn't wait to pick it up and continue it! Love reading about bears, and polar bears are the largest land predator.

[BERNARD ANDREWS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another ripping yarn

You can always rely on William Meikle to give great adventure. It's another S-Squad story of the special forces and monsters. I liked the shading to the characters but I didn't like the repeat of the (Russian super villain produced) remote control monster animals as the threat. I fear that there's more of them to come. It's ok but I prefer the cryptobiology or mystical monster stories.

[Trevor · Rating 4 out of 5]

The team are despatched to the North Pole, as a research hub goes dark. What they find is a destroyed camp, with only four survivors and some huge beasties. As well as the external issues, one of the team has his own internal problems to deal with. As usual good story from William, with S-Squad on top form.

[Mary Maddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely

A great read. Russians make great villains. I think they need to go to a warmer location next. Perhaps Spain or Cypress? Remember, they are still a few guys short. They need a woman soldier who can kill ass and make a better coffee. She needs to smoke a pipe too. Like Holmes. Thank you for the excitement is my life.

[Scott Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

When a North Pole research facility goes off line the lads of the S-Squad are sent up to check on the cause and bring out the researchers.

When they encounter some giant Polar Bears and a team of Russian military personnel using some suspiciously recognisable technology to control them, the S-Squad have to fight with all they’ve got

[Robert Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

I love these series of books. So much action and suspense , it keeps you right on the edge of your seat. The squad is a great cast of characters, the series wouldn't be the same without them. Great book and I recommend reading this.

[wayne peters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of this book.

A really great book. Full of drama and action right up to the very end. This is an edge of your seat thriller. You want to read at warp speed to finish it It was that good. I enjoyed every single minute of this book

[jean mary jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Full On Adventure

This story starts with a bang and ends a little sadly but all in all it is full of action and danger as usual with the bad guys getting burnt and at least one of the good guys getting the girl.A really full on adventure.Recommended

[Dixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing read from author. Great dialogue and love the characters. hate to see the book end

[F Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

Sixteen books in, and still a fantastic read, great dad and story line. Roll on to number 17, cannot wait.

[Adam Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short but fun

A quick read but the S Squad is just fun pulp so it doesn't have to be long. Plenty of polar bear action without a Coke in sight.

[The Smoog · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable enough pulp fun, quick and easy to read.

[Gevera Piedmont · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love these books so much.