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The Name is Berge
March 20th, 1968 13:07:30 “Comrade Major. We have a rogue MIG invading Allied airspace.” “What?” inquired the Major. “It has fired on the Allied planes!” Klaxons blared out across the NATO and Warsaw-Pact countries. Both sides began gearing up for the final confrontation-Nuclear War!
“Comrade Major. Rogue MIG is down. Captain Voroshilov is headed back to base. He has an F-100 on his tail.”
“Has he crossed into our airspace?” “Not yet. Comrade Major.”
“Comrade Major. The allies have fired a SAM at their own aircraft!” “They did what?”
“It is going down in our territory.”
The events of March 20th and the captures of Captain Voroshilov and Captain Ford will launch Berge into uncovering the largest conspiracy ever a toppling of governments and a unification of the world’s two superpowers the USSR and the USA!
“Comrade Major. Rogue MIG is down. Captain Voroshilov is headed back to base. He has an F-100 on his tail.”
“Has he crossed into our airspace?” “Not yet. Comrade Major.”
“Comrade Major. The allies have fired a SAM at their own aircraft!” “They did what?”
“It is going down in our territory.”
The events of March 20th and the captures of Captain Voroshilov and Captain Ford will launch Berge into uncovering the largest conspiracy ever a toppling of governments and a unification of the world’s two superpowers the USSR and the USA!
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Published August 25, 2023
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November 7, 2024
"The Name is Berge" is a relentless, high-stakes political thriller that will grab you by the collar and pull you breathlessly through an exhilarating maelstrom that barely pauses until the very last page. In it, author Jeff Dawson crafts a fascinating protagonist in Berge, an Armenian-born Soviet military prodigy whose journey from brutal enforcer to principled rebel unfolds at breakneck speed.
The novel's strength lies in its protagonist's compelling duality. Berge was a terrible student with almost no self-control, giving his parents little choice but to entrust him to the disciplined care of a rigorous military school. Little did they know how quickly the brutal Soviet war machine would seize their wayward son and forge him into a hardened instrument of its will. His meteoric rise through the ranks was as shocking to that unyielding system as his about-face once his moral compass led him to question his loyalties—and become its inevitable challenger.
When conspiracies threading through both Soviet and American governments come to light, Berge joins his superior officer in a mission that becomes a desperate race to prevent coups in both superpowers. Dawson maintains an extraordinarily tight pace throughout, creating a freight train of a narrative that barrels forward without sacrificing character development. While some readers might wish for more vivid visual detail and others may find the political machinations somewhat dense, these are minor quibbles in what proves to be an exhilarating thriller.
What sets "The Name is Berge" apart is its ability to make readers empathize with a protagonist capable of both unflinching ruthlessness and surprising vulnerability. Through Berge's eyes, we experience the transformation of a man who begins to question a system he once served without hesitation, leading to a gripping tale of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption that spans two global powers and fills several morgues.
This is a riveting novel that will appeal to readers who appreciate fast-paced political thrillers with morally complex characters.
The novel's strength lies in its protagonist's compelling duality. Berge was a terrible student with almost no self-control, giving his parents little choice but to entrust him to the disciplined care of a rigorous military school. Little did they know how quickly the brutal Soviet war machine would seize their wayward son and forge him into a hardened instrument of its will. His meteoric rise through the ranks was as shocking to that unyielding system as his about-face once his moral compass led him to question his loyalties—and become its inevitable challenger.
When conspiracies threading through both Soviet and American governments come to light, Berge joins his superior officer in a mission that becomes a desperate race to prevent coups in both superpowers. Dawson maintains an extraordinarily tight pace throughout, creating a freight train of a narrative that barrels forward without sacrificing character development. While some readers might wish for more vivid visual detail and others may find the political machinations somewhat dense, these are minor quibbles in what proves to be an exhilarating thriller.
What sets "The Name is Berge" apart is its ability to make readers empathize with a protagonist capable of both unflinching ruthlessness and surprising vulnerability. Through Berge's eyes, we experience the transformation of a man who begins to question a system he once served without hesitation, leading to a gripping tale of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption that spans two global powers and fills several morgues.
This is a riveting novel that will appeal to readers who appreciate fast-paced political thrillers with morally complex characters.
May 19, 2024
In "The Name of Berge," Jeff Dawson crafts a gripping narrative of espionage and political turmoil. Against the intense backdrop of Cold War conflicts, the story follows the protagonist, Berge, as he navigates a complex web of intrigue and betrayal. Dawson's exceptional storytelling brings the intricacies of espionage to life, delivering a tale filled with surprising twists and turns. With well-developed characters and immersive writing, Dawson captivates readers from start to finish. "The Name of Berge" offers an enthralling exploration of the shadowy world of spies, sure to leave readers eagerly anticipating more.
April 15, 2025
Stuffy and na
This book surprised me. I had thought the way. This book is different from others. Berge is a totally narcissistic person who loved writing about his toughness, his physique, and more. I thought this was going to be an okay book, but I was wrong. It needs editing, and some issues stay in my brain, such capitalizing ones name to being in love with their own body, not to mention how a paragraph can be written in past tense yet one line written in present tense. The list goes on. I expected more, but I received less.
This book surprised me. I had thought the way. This book is different from others. Berge is a totally narcissistic person who loved writing about his toughness, his physique, and more. I thought this was going to be an okay book, but I was wrong. It needs editing, and some issues stay in my brain, such capitalizing ones name to being in love with their own body, not to mention how a paragraph can be written in past tense yet one line written in present tense. The list goes on. I expected more, but I received less.
January 17, 2024
Keeps pages turning
In the gripping historical thriller set on March 20, 1968, a rogue MIG breach sparks tension, triggering a perilous chase between Captain Voroshilov and an F-100. Amidst chaos from a mistakenly fired SAM, Berge unravels a vast conspiracy, poised to reshape the world order. The narrative skillfully blends geopolitical intrigue, high-stakes aviation drama, and a quest for truth, setting the stage for a riveting tale of espionage and power play
In the gripping historical thriller set on March 20, 1968, a rogue MIG breach sparks tension, triggering a perilous chase between Captain Voroshilov and an F-100. Amidst chaos from a mistakenly fired SAM, Berge unravels a vast conspiracy, poised to reshape the world order. The narrative skillfully blends geopolitical intrigue, high-stakes aviation drama, and a quest for truth, setting the stage for a riveting tale of espionage and power play
January 23, 2024
Keeps pages turning
"March 20, 1968" tells a tense story about a rogue MiG, conflicts between countries, and a big secret plan. With interesting characters, it keeps you on the edge, talking about problems between countries and the danger of nuclear war. It's like a mix of history and an exciting spy story, making you want to know what happens next with Berge's quest to find the truth.
"March 20, 1968" tells a tense story about a rogue MiG, conflicts between countries, and a big secret plan. With interesting characters, it keeps you on the edge, talking about problems between countries and the danger of nuclear war. It's like a mix of history and an exciting spy story, making you want to know what happens next with Berge's quest to find the truth.
March 1, 2024
Action-packed fun read
Enjoyed this novel. A cold-war era tale involving a harrowing incident between two superpowers, it has twists and turns, action, beautiful women, intrigue and espionage. And of course, the man named Berge. I found it interesting that there was in fact a man named Berge that the writer based this story on. Good read and I’ll check out other books by this author.
Enjoyed this novel. A cold-war era tale involving a harrowing incident between two superpowers, it has twists and turns, action, beautiful women, intrigue and espionage. And of course, the man named Berge. I found it interesting that there was in fact a man named Berge that the writer based this story on. Good read and I’ll check out other books by this author.
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