FIELD OF THUNDER Field of Thunder, undeniably, is a work of fiction but with it's roots an it's characters so firmly embedded in fact, truth and history that many readers will find difficulty in disbelieving. The whole fascinating story of Lewis Hubert (Harold Bell) Lassetter (27th September - 1st February 1931 it is so believable to those who lived through the Media excitement and drama of Lassetter's last expedition and for those who have researched it since, that they still expect Lassetter's Reef to be found at any moment.