Breakthrough

Red Gambit #2

by Colin Gee

The second book in the Red Gambit Series. Starting on the 13th August 1945, 'Breakthrough' follows the soldiers, sailors, and airmen of both sides in the struggle for supremacy in Europe. From Irish waters to the freezing Barents Sea, a hotel in Spain to a school house in Germany, a gutter fight in Eggenthal to true horror on the banks of the Veerse River, and from Mongolia to Nova Scotia, and into the Parliament of the United Kingdom, 'Breakthrough' will continue the journey through the events that became known as World War Three.
[The ‘Red Gambit Series’ novels are works of fiction, and deal with fictional events. Most of the characters therein are a figment of the author’s imagination. Without exception, those characters that are historical figures of fact or based upon historical figures of fact are used fictitiously, and their actions, demeanour, conversations, and characters are similarly all figments of the author’s imagination.]

Genres: Alternate History, Fiction, Military Fiction, War

530 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2012

Reviews

[Andy Casey]

Andy's Review

Downloaded.these novels some while ago as part of my Kindle Unlimited subscription & I always promised to treat myself to them and I'm glad I did - there are plotlines I missed the first time around! Altogether a thrilling rollercoaster of a read - looking forward to the rest of the series!

[Christopher]

Fantastic alternative history

Once again a great page turner book that mixes up political intrigue with epic battle scenes. The reader is brought into the trench or into the room with vivid descriptions. Jumping from side to side, the author draws you in to keep reading wondering what will happen next.

[John Carpenter]

The story Continues

Breakthrough, the second book in the Red Gambit series continues right where opening moves left off. The story flows smoothly from SHAFE and Marshall Zukov's headquarters down to the action in the turrets of the tanks and foxhole of the troops.

The characters are human and not stereotypical cardboard cut-outs. All in all an excellent continuation of the series.

[Brandon Williams]

Once you get past the inconsistent grammatical work, it doesn't take long to be hooked into a fast-paced read that is impressively accurate with the author's knowledge of locations, weapons, tactics and mindsets of the particulars.

I did not see the conclusion of chapter two, which makes reading the third chapter more intriguing. For those who enjoy alternate history, Mr. Gee's series is a must-add to your library.

[Ben]

After reading the intro the book picked up from there and run full force. So much so that I sarted started stalemate about 30 sec after fishing up Breakthrough.

[Warren]

Great

well written, smart prose...riveting. highly recommended to all readers that enjoy alternative history. buy it now, do not delay. smile.

[Steve]

2 for 2. This is a really good series!

[Bill]

Volume two of an outstanding alternative history series. Explicit and brutal closeup of mid-twentieth century warfare.

[Barksdale Hales]

Good read

A good second book in the series and I am looking forwards to starting the third. I recommend this series ,