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Action this Day: An Aspects of History WW2 Short Story Collection
‘A brilliant series of short stories by masters of the genre. I loved them all.’ Robert Lyman, author of A War of Empires.
Action This Day is a diverse and enjoyable collection of short stories by bestselling WW2 fiction authors.
Warrior’s Return, by Timothy Ashby.
The ghost of a Spitfire pilot, MIA since 1944, haunts his family home trying to convey a message to his son.
Lies, Damned Lies and Misinformation, by Alan Bardos.
An earnest peace activist is caught in a Kafkaesque labyrinth of deception and intrigue on the eve of war, shattering his world view forever
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, by Mark Ellis.
February 1940. Making his way home after another night of heavy German bombing, DCI Frank Merlin sees a dead man on a bus. He feels bound to investigate.
River-Trent-Bridge, by Alex Gerlis.
Fifteen years after the end of the Second World War, the past finally catches up with a Nazi spy in England.
The Bridge at Siebenhausern, by Allan Martin.
A bridge to be taken, and men will die; but sometimes sense trumps strategy.
The Secret Listener, by Deborah Swift.
When seventeen-year-old radio fan Jim Bedford agrees to work as a Voluntary Interceptor, to track down Nazi spies, his girlfriend Shirley fears he is up to no good.
PQ18, by Matthew Willis.
Sea Hurricane pilot Edmund Clydesdale finds himself out of the the frying pan and into the freezer when he's sent from the Mediterranean to the Arctic convoy PQ18, facing a Luftwaffe just as determined as ever and the added terror of a sea that can kill in moments.
Praise for Timothy 'An enthralling adventure which easily stands comparison with giants of the genre.’ Peter Tonkin, author of Shadow of Treason
Praise for Alan ‘ With its war-damaged, womanising, loose cannon of an anti-hero, Johnny Swift, The Dardanelles Conspiracy vividly captures the flux and uncertainty – as well as the horror – of war.’ R.N. Morris, bestselling author of A Gentle Axe
Praise for Mark 'Masterly . . . compelling . . . one of the most attractive characters to emerge in recent detective-thriller fiction' Andrew Roberts, Sunday Times Bestseller.
Praise for Alex ‘A promising new series.’ Financial Times
Praise for Allan ‘Allan Martin’s writing is a masterclass in crime fiction.’ Marion Todd
Praise for Deborah Swift is a consummate historical novelist, basing her books on immaculate research and then filling the gaps between real events and real people with eloquent storytelling, atmospheric scene setting and imaginative plot lines.' The Visitor
Praise for Matthew ‘A remarkable insight into the doubts and fears of a fighter pilot, contrasting relentless action with cool post-combat de-briefs.’ Frank Barnard
Action This Day is a diverse and enjoyable collection of short stories by bestselling WW2 fiction authors.
Warrior’s Return, by Timothy Ashby.
The ghost of a Spitfire pilot, MIA since 1944, haunts his family home trying to convey a message to his son.
Lies, Damned Lies and Misinformation, by Alan Bardos.
An earnest peace activist is caught in a Kafkaesque labyrinth of deception and intrigue on the eve of war, shattering his world view forever
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, by Mark Ellis.
February 1940. Making his way home after another night of heavy German bombing, DCI Frank Merlin sees a dead man on a bus. He feels bound to investigate.
River-Trent-Bridge, by Alex Gerlis.
Fifteen years after the end of the Second World War, the past finally catches up with a Nazi spy in England.
The Bridge at Siebenhausern, by Allan Martin.
A bridge to be taken, and men will die; but sometimes sense trumps strategy.
The Secret Listener, by Deborah Swift.
When seventeen-year-old radio fan Jim Bedford agrees to work as a Voluntary Interceptor, to track down Nazi spies, his girlfriend Shirley fears he is up to no good.
PQ18, by Matthew Willis.
Sea Hurricane pilot Edmund Clydesdale finds himself out of the the frying pan and into the freezer when he's sent from the Mediterranean to the Arctic convoy PQ18, facing a Luftwaffe just as determined as ever and the added terror of a sea that can kill in moments.
Praise for Timothy 'An enthralling adventure which easily stands comparison with giants of the genre.’ Peter Tonkin, author of Shadow of Treason
Praise for Alan ‘ With its war-damaged, womanising, loose cannon of an anti-hero, Johnny Swift, The Dardanelles Conspiracy vividly captures the flux and uncertainty – as well as the horror – of war.’ R.N. Morris, bestselling author of A Gentle Axe
Praise for Mark 'Masterly . . . compelling . . . one of the most attractive characters to emerge in recent detective-thriller fiction' Andrew Roberts, Sunday Times Bestseller.
Praise for Alex ‘A promising new series.’ Financial Times
Praise for Allan ‘Allan Martin’s writing is a masterclass in crime fiction.’ Marion Todd
Praise for Deborah Swift is a consummate historical novelist, basing her books on immaculate research and then filling the gaps between real events and real people with eloquent storytelling, atmospheric scene setting and imaginative plot lines.' The Visitor
Praise for Matthew ‘A remarkable insight into the doubts and fears of a fighter pilot, contrasting relentless action with cool post-combat de-briefs.’ Frank Barnard
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Published April 24, 2023
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About the author
Timothy Ashby
21 books12 followersTimothy Ashby worked in Washington, D.C. as a counter-terrorism consultant to the U.S. State Department, and a senior official at the U.S. Commerce Department. He held two Top Secret security clearances and worked with a number of colorful characters, including members of the U.S. military’s Joint Special Operations Command.
Before and after his career in Washington, Ashby led a peripatetic life. Born in the USA, he spent his teenage years in Grenada, where he learned to surf, sail and dive, and where his lifelong passion for history and archaeology was inspired.
It was also in Grenada that he became passionate about writing, having the good fortune to be mentored by authors Martin Woodhouse and Dudley Pope. Mr. Pope named one of the characters in his Lord Ramage series “Captain Ashby,” in honor of the teenage Tim Ashby.
After moving to in Spain and then the UK, Ashby returned to Grenada in his early 20s. There he served as a director of various businesses until the Communist Revolution of 1979. Ashby received his PhD in International Relations from the University of Southern California. In the 1990s, he lived in the UK, earning an MBA degree at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and working in Central and Eastern Europe on a variety of privatization and economic development projects. He also has a law degree, and is a licensed attorney in Florida and Washington, D.C. He has been a successful entrepreneur, serving as CEO of several global companies that he founded. He is the author of Time Fall, Devil’s Den, Missed Opportunities, The Bear in the Back Yard, numerous articles, and the prize-winning ghost story, “Warrior’s Return.”
Before and after his career in Washington, Ashby led a peripatetic life. Born in the USA, he spent his teenage years in Grenada, where he learned to surf, sail and dive, and where his lifelong passion for history and archaeology was inspired.
It was also in Grenada that he became passionate about writing, having the good fortune to be mentored by authors Martin Woodhouse and Dudley Pope. Mr. Pope named one of the characters in his Lord Ramage series “Captain Ashby,” in honor of the teenage Tim Ashby.
After moving to in Spain and then the UK, Ashby returned to Grenada in his early 20s. There he served as a director of various businesses until the Communist Revolution of 1979. Ashby received his PhD in International Relations from the University of Southern California. In the 1990s, he lived in the UK, earning an MBA degree at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and working in Central and Eastern Europe on a variety of privatization and economic development projects. He also has a law degree, and is a licensed attorney in Florida and Washington, D.C. He has been a successful entrepreneur, serving as CEO of several global companies that he founded. He is the author of Time Fall, Devil’s Den, Missed Opportunities, The Bear in the Back Yard, numerous articles, and the prize-winning ghost story, “Warrior’s Return.”
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May 21, 2023
A Stellar Collection
This collection was mentioned in a newsletter from Deborah Swift and I was intrigued. The short stories vary from combat, to post-war memories, to the home front. A well written short story is such a satisfying read and you can't miss with this collection. The last one by Matthew Willis made my palms sweat!
This collection was mentioned in a newsletter from Deborah Swift and I was intrigued. The short stories vary from combat, to post-war memories, to the home front. A well written short story is such a satisfying read and you can't miss with this collection. The last one by Matthew Willis made my palms sweat!
February 27, 2024
Entertainment
This is a nice collection of short stories with some very interesting author interviews. I really enjoyed it. I will be going for the first 2 in the series shortly.
This is a nice collection of short stories with some very interesting author interviews. I really enjoyed it. I will be going for the first 2 in the series shortly.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews