Evasion

by J.C. Jarvis

Europe 1940: A Battle Against Time...

In the heart of Nazi-occupied Europe, the fifth instalment of the Fernsby's War Series delivers a riveting tale of courage, love, and survival.

Evasion finds Michael Fernsby on a high-stakes mission to rescue a vital asset from the enemy’s grip in Holland.

As Europe falls into chaos, Michael must navigate treacherous territory to fulfil his duty and protect the future of the Allied forces.

Meanwhile, Mina works tirelessly with the resistance, her secret broadcasts bringing hope and truth to the German people.

With danger lurking at every turn, she becomes a symbol of defiance against Nazi oppression and a key figure in the fight for freedom.

As Michael races against time to evade capture and complete his mission, he faces enemies old and new in a world where survival is never guaranteed.

With loyal allies by his side and the Gestapo in relentless pursuit, the road to freedom is fraught with peril.

Every moment is a battle for survival, testing his resolve, courage, and unyielding spirit.

Evasion is a gripping saga of sacrifice, determination, and unbreakable bonds - a testament to the enduring power of love and the human spirit in the darkest of times…

Genres: Historical Fiction

428 pages, Paperback

Published December 15, 2024

About the author

J.C. Jarvis grew up in Derbyshire, England, with a lifelong fascination for history, particularly the Second World War and Tudor England.

After serving in the British Army and later working in the IT industry, he turned fully to writing, transforming a lifelong passion for history into a career as a bestselling historical fiction author.

He is best known for the Fernsby’s War Series, a sweeping World War II saga following British intelligence officer Michael Fernsby and those drawn into the hidden war of espionage, resistance, and sacrifice behind enemy lines.

The series has built a loyal international readership and is praised for its depth of research, emotional realism, and cinematic storytelling.

In addition to Fernsby’s War, Jarvis is the author of the John Howard Tudor series and the origin novel Defying the Reich, which tells the powerful early story of fan-favourite resistance heroine Mina Postner.

When not writing, J.C. continues to research obsessively, always chasing the next story buried in history’s shadows.

Reviews

[Debbie Trammell]

Great novel/series

I have loved all these books so far. The characters are rich and interesting and get out against great odds. Can't wait for the next book. Highly recommend this series!

[Jim Rickard]

Great book

I really enjoyed this book. Great plot and the author isn't afraid to let some bad things happen. It is a war they are in. Great series

[T.T. Thomas]

About ready to start #6, but I think Evasion (#5) was best so far—and all the books in this series are great. These are page-turners, and I can't stop reading once I begin a book. I was getting a bit weary of how Michael Fernsby continually self-flagellates about how many people have died to keep him alive, but his remorse, regret, were not overdone in this book. The love interest is fully believable, the geography fascinating, but the BEST part of Jarvis' writing is his pacing, which keeps one on the edge of seat and reading way, way past bedtime! Five stars for the entire series.

[David Mc]

I can’t recall when I’ve encountered an addictive series of novels that could come close to matching Fernsby’s War. As with the preceding four books, I read “Evasion” in one day…as the novel was nearly impossible to put aside. From the defeat of France to the destruction of Holland, Michael Fernsby, the young and indomitable British undercover agent, continually finds himself in the midst of the fiercest action of WWII. Along with the suspense and very believable multi-dimensional characters on both side of the conflict, this series captures the hope, despair, and tenacious courage of everyday people caught up in the horrors of war. The late Philip Kerr would have loved this series!

[Dale]

Enjoying this series very much, it's not often when you read a longer series of books that there isn't a falloff or starts getting repetitive. These books stay very sharp and I love how accurate they are, he really does his research. His characters feel very alive and quite honestly it gives me a real sense of the dangers everyone felt in that era, it was such a dark time. Highly recommend this series.

[Thomas W]

A real WWII Spy Thriller

This, like every other book in the Fernsby’s War series, drags you straight into the Resistance movements in the Netherlands and France. We share the privations, fear and bravery of those that resisted the Nazi’s. The characters flowing throughout the series kept me on the edge of my seat. This book ends by setting up the next. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

[Jay]

The fifth in the World War 2 series covering the exploits of Michael Fernsby, a Department 317 agent. This
Department is an elite group within the British MI6 agency. Full of adventure and suspense as well as historical research. In this particular novel Michael works with both the Dutch resistance and the French resistance to get Senta, his lover Mina’s sister out of occupied Europe to England . An excellent and very enjoyable series of novels.

[Carole Kuentz]

Great series

I have read all five of this series and couldn't put them down.
The action keeps you reading and cheering the characters on!
These books are probably more interesting to people that are old enough or interested in what happened back in time or someone who wants a fast pace great story!
I recommend them highly!

[Nancy Branch]

Excellent addition to a fantastic series!

All of the Fernsby’s War books are great, and Evasion is one of the best. I can’t wait for Book 6 to be written and released. Love this series!

[Patricia LoDuca]

Book number five doesn't disappoint!

Jarvis creates excitement right to the last page. Fernby continues to get into all kinds of situations that caused this read to sit on the edge of her chair. Be warned, once you state Evasion you have to read until it's done!

[Mary Ellen]

Story inside story all connected.

Story inside story all connected. As the crucial assignment to bring out a prize package goes awry the story enfolds. The fall of the Netherlands and France brings out the resistance fighters to help.

[Susan Samuelson]

fabulous

I have loved all these books but this one was beyond great!! I loved it. It doesn’t end like the rest, oh well , he makes it there’s another book. This is truly a cliff hanger! Main characters dies and he has more major events going besides Michael.

[Mary Sue Wilson]

A Great Read

I've read each book in this well-written series. This one was not a disappointment. It was full of action as Michael and the resistance go after the Germans. its another tale of courage, determination, and resolve. I highly recommend.

[Richard]

Reunions and running

The storyline has moved to France. Michael and Senta meet up with his old comrades in the French resistance. The French have a surprise for the two of them! The goal is to get to the safety of England.

[Nile James]

It continuation feed my addiction to the characters. Book 6 coming up. What will happMichael.


Sent a and Mins. This is a brutal war, against monsters in the SS and Gestapo. We know who wins in the end. But the adventure is in the how.

[Virginia Reilly]

Loved Evasion as much as all the others in the Fernsby series. Can’t wait for book 6. It’s another of his books I can’t put down once I start reading it.

[Judith Standing]

ANOTHER EXCELLENT PART OF THE SERIES , COULDNT PUT IT DOWN ,TRIED TO EKE IT OUT SO I WOIULDNT FINISH IT BUT IT DIDNT WORK X HOPE THE NEXT IN THE SERIES IS OUT SOON . THAMK YOU XX

[Mrs Jennifer E Fowler]

Great book couldn't put it down, thinking the next book maybe a follow on? To do with the unit

[Katja Bozeman]

Another excellent book from the Fernsby series. I couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait for #6.
Best book series I have read!!

[Jerry Catanzariti]

Super series

Great read could not put it down. Can not wait for the next book they are all written well .

[Ian Irvine]

Evasion, what can I say

The best book in the series so far.
I have loved reading these books, and the story just gets better with each book.
Well done J.C.Jarvis

[Michael Bradbourn]

Very good read

I enjoyed every word I wish I could read for first time again. Look forward for the next fernsby book

[EileenNH]

Excellent Series

The pace, the action , the detail and the love story are all exciting to read.

I hope the series continues.

[Ann Payne]

wow!

Another exciting and page-turning, stay up all night reading by J. C. Jarvis. Someone should make movies from these stories!

[Sharon]

Fabulous read

[Evelyn]

I have read this whole series, and they me very captivated and interested. love them!!

[barbara]

Great series of love and war and survival against the ruthless Germans

[Spencer]

Loving the series

I've enjoyed all the books. The backdrop of WW2 adds so much to the story. Looking forward to the remaining books.