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Quest for the Witch's Code: A World War II Novel
A CODE MASTER’S MESSAGE!
An American code expert is seized by the Japanese in a neutral territory. Instead of silence, he’s able to send cryptic messages to Allied intelligence, one flagged as the highest priority. Deciphering this coded message leads to a trail of elusive phrases known to a select few, triggering Sergeant Hawk’s mission to interview these key individuals—a daunting task as many of these eccentric figures operate amidst enemy lines or in direct combat.
Hawk is then guided by a mysterious witch doctor who promises him answers that could expedite the search if he complies with certain tasks she assigns him. He receives unexpected and unwanted assistance from the influential Vera Orr—with whom he shares a stormy past—and soon they both find themselves on the list of interviewees.
Has a captured American code master broadcast a brilliant message to save the Allied cause, or is it only a devious effort to free himself at the expense of his rescuers?
Order your copy now to find out.
An American code expert is seized by the Japanese in a neutral territory. Instead of silence, he’s able to send cryptic messages to Allied intelligence, one flagged as the highest priority. Deciphering this coded message leads to a trail of elusive phrases known to a select few, triggering Sergeant Hawk’s mission to interview these key individuals—a daunting task as many of these eccentric figures operate amidst enemy lines or in direct combat.
Hawk is then guided by a mysterious witch doctor who promises him answers that could expedite the search if he complies with certain tasks she assigns him. He receives unexpected and unwanted assistance from the influential Vera Orr—with whom he shares a stormy past—and soon they both find themselves on the list of interviewees.
Has a captured American code master broadcast a brilliant message to save the Allied cause, or is it only a devious effort to free himself at the expense of his rescuers?
Order your copy now to find out.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 5, 2024
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About the author
Patrick Clay
18 books4 followersPatrick Clay was born a fifth generation Texas in Galena Park, Texas, and graduated fifth in his class from St. Thomas High School. He operated a locksmith shop while attending law school, and graduated magna cum laude and fourth in his class from South Texas College of Law. While waiting for the bar results, he began writing, and started Sgt. Hawk in February 1977. A well-known New York agent expressed interest and presented it to publishers, also put it into consideration for a television movie. It finally sold to Leisure Books in 1978, and three more books followed through 1982. The author began a solo law practice and gave up writing. After fourteen years, he went to work for the federal government as an attorney, where he stayed for another thirty years. The podcast, Paperback Warrior, rekindled his interest in Sgt. Hawk and some old Sgt. Hawk manuscripts. Wolfpack Publishing reprinted the original series, as well as several new installments. Patrick’s father was a disabled veteran, who served in the South Pacific during World War II. Six uncles also fought in the South Pacific, and Patrick was named after one of them who served on a U. S. Navy destroyer with four battle stars. Another uncle was at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked in 1941.
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March 5, 2024
Hello, book lovers! I'm back with another review of the Sgt. Hawk series by Patrick Clay.
This time, I will share my thoughts on the eighth installment, 'Quest for the Witch's Code.' You'll love this book if you're a fan of action-packed thrillers with a touch of mystery and magic. It follows Sgt Hawk. In this book, he has to decode a message. The message contains a list of sentences and only one name. But decoding the message is not easy. The first name will be given a sentence, which will trigger a memory of a person, which will be the next name, and so on until the final name is revealed. But no one could have been prepared that one of those names would be a witch who knows more than she should have known. Hawk has to face deadly enemies, betrayals, and moral dilemmas along the way. He also has to cope with the loss of his comrades, who sacrificed their lives for the mission. He starts to question if his superiors are telling him the truth and if his mission is worth the price he has to pay. This book is a roller coaster of emotions and suspense. Clay does a great job of creating a realistic and engaging world where magic and technology coexist. He further develops Hawk's character, showing his inner conflicts and struggles. The plot is fast-paced and full of twists and turns. You'll never know what's going to happen next. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good thriller with a dash of fantasy. It's one of the best books in the series, and I can't wait for the next one!
• ASIN: B0CSTXB7LT
• Publisher: Rough Edges Press
• Publication Date: 3/5/2024
• File Size: 4663 KB
• Print Length: 287 pages
• Genre: Military Thrillers - Military Thrillers - War Fiction
This time, I will share my thoughts on the eighth installment, 'Quest for the Witch's Code.' You'll love this book if you're a fan of action-packed thrillers with a touch of mystery and magic. It follows Sgt Hawk. In this book, he has to decode a message. The message contains a list of sentences and only one name. But decoding the message is not easy. The first name will be given a sentence, which will trigger a memory of a person, which will be the next name, and so on until the final name is revealed. But no one could have been prepared that one of those names would be a witch who knows more than she should have known. Hawk has to face deadly enemies, betrayals, and moral dilemmas along the way. He also has to cope with the loss of his comrades, who sacrificed their lives for the mission. He starts to question if his superiors are telling him the truth and if his mission is worth the price he has to pay. This book is a roller coaster of emotions and suspense. Clay does a great job of creating a realistic and engaging world where magic and technology coexist. He further develops Hawk's character, showing his inner conflicts and struggles. The plot is fast-paced and full of twists and turns. You'll never know what's going to happen next. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good thriller with a dash of fantasy. It's one of the best books in the series, and I can't wait for the next one!
• ASIN: B0CSTXB7LT
• Publisher: Rough Edges Press
• Publication Date: 3/5/2024
• File Size: 4663 KB
• Print Length: 287 pages
• Genre: Military Thrillers - Military Thrillers - War Fiction
May 10, 2024
a stretch
Far fetched. A weak topic to build a book around. Action was well done but theme was silly. Liked the series.
Far fetched. A weak topic to build a book around. Action was well done but theme was silly. Liked the series.
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