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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 undertaken: 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 undertaken: a toppling of governments and a unification of the world’s two superpowers the USSR and the USA!
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First published August 23, 2023
About the author
Jeff Dawson
23 books106 followersI spent twenty-five years in the wonderful world of road construction. Back surgery in 2010 put the skids on that career. My body couldn’t handle the rigors of twelve to sixteen hour days, six to seven days a week. As I convalesced, licking my wounds, I wondered what to do next. Not being out in the sun getting baked, or dodging traffic, was going to be a hard act to follow. Seriously, what else did I know? An article in the Dallas Morning News caught my eye. It was about being a professional speaker. Hmm. That sounds interesting. Becoming mobile again, I took a seat in front of the blank monitor, pondering what to write. Let’s start with something we know—my life.
The first work was titled “God’s Plan: A Glimpse Into One’s Life.” I re-titled it six months later to “Why Did Everything Happen?” I looked back at the last twenty-five years and how the death of my partner, father and true love affected my life. I was amazed at the revelations. Since then, I’ve moved on to write in several different genres. Some say I should change my name when diverting from the path. Well, right or wrong, I’m sticking with my name. The current works range from the memoir of my one true love: Debbie Beck—RIP 7-20-2009—Love’s True Second Chance, an alternative historical perspective of Vampires and WWII—Occupation, a newly released Sci-Fi time travel adventure,—Gateway: Pioche. If that isn’t enough, how about two Baseball Coaching Manuals?
I currently live in the DFW area, spending time with my daughter, her girls and my oldest son. When I was in construction, I never had, or took the time to enjoy what surrounded me: love, family and friends. My true love, Debbie and her girls reminded me what was important in life; “we work to live, not live to work.”
The first work was titled “God’s Plan: A Glimpse Into One’s Life.” I re-titled it six months later to “Why Did Everything Happen?” I looked back at the last twenty-five years and how the death of my partner, father and true love affected my life. I was amazed at the revelations. Since then, I’ve moved on to write in several different genres. Some say I should change my name when diverting from the path. Well, right or wrong, I’m sticking with my name. The current works range from the memoir of my one true love: Debbie Beck—RIP 7-20-2009—Love’s True Second Chance, an alternative historical perspective of Vampires and WWII—Occupation, a newly released Sci-Fi time travel adventure,—Gateway: Pioche. If that isn’t enough, how about two Baseball Coaching Manuals?
I currently live in the DFW area, spending time with my daughter, her girls and my oldest son. When I was in construction, I never had, or took the time to enjoy what surrounded me: love, family and friends. My true love, Debbie and her girls reminded me what was important in life; “we work to live, not live to work.”
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November 13, 2023
20th March 1968, Captain Voroshilov and Captain Ford have arrested, followed by the launch of one of the biggest challenge conspiracies that the world will ever know. A lot would follow this. Governments would fall, countries would unify, and USA and USSR the two super powers would join hands. But what was Berge how did it manage to bring the world together.
The author has beautiful written a story that transports the readers back to the times of war. It brings out the struggle and the diplomacy. The author has minutely followed through the tiniest details that make this book a remarkable war fiction.
I am in awe of the author's incredible writing style. It makes the story feel more real and vivid in the minds of the readers. A quality that is rarely found in modern day fiction. Although war isn't a theme that many of us readers have experienced (thankfully so), but the author brings it out in a way that puts you right in the middle of it, in the best possible way.
The author has beautiful written a story that transports the readers back to the times of war. It brings out the struggle and the diplomacy. The author has minutely followed through the tiniest details that make this book a remarkable war fiction.
I am in awe of the author's incredible writing style. It makes the story feel more real and vivid in the minds of the readers. A quality that is rarely found in modern day fiction. Although war isn't a theme that many of us readers have experienced (thankfully so), but the author brings it out in a way that puts you right in the middle of it, in the best possible way.
January 19, 2024
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
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.
August 30, 2023
I loved this book, and it's astounding that it's based on real life people and real life events! This book takes the reader through the first part of Berge's life. Family dynamic, school, but really gets going when he enters the military. This takes place during the cold war, from behind the Iron Curtain, and gives insight to the Russian thought processes. As Berge goes through his training, we realize how brutal and stark things were. No comfy beds or fragile feelings! We feel how intensely Berge needs to succeed, what motivates him, and what he is willing to do to ensure the prize!
Of course, there are beautiful women, dalliances, and romance....but also the required "love 'em and leave 'em" mentality.
Fast paced, exciting, with a hero who is a pawn until he ruthlessly out maneuvers the kings on the board. Check? Or Check Mate?
Of course, there are beautiful women, dalliances, and romance....but also the required "love 'em and leave 'em" mentality.
Fast paced, exciting, with a hero who is a pawn until he ruthlessly out maneuvers the kings on the board. Check? Or Check Mate?
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.
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