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Night Action
One single mistake will cost them everything.
Lieutenant David Brent and his crew are waiting on a torpedo boat fast, agile and terribly vulnerable.
They are the sole members of a Commando raiding party, poised to charge ashore on a carefully orchestrated rescue mission. Little do they know that Hell is about to break loose
The near-suicidal mission has been ordered at the very highest level of government. Now, engines idling, alert for the tell-tale sounds of patrolling E-boats, they can only pray to come out of this alive
A nerve-shredding war thriller that crackles with intensity, perfect for fans of Anthony Trew, Douglas Reeman and Philip McCutchan.
Lieutenant David Brent and his crew are waiting on a torpedo boat fast, agile and terribly vulnerable.
They are the sole members of a Commando raiding party, poised to charge ashore on a carefully orchestrated rescue mission. Little do they know that Hell is about to break loose
The near-suicidal mission has been ordered at the very highest level of government. Now, engines idling, alert for the tell-tale sounds of patrolling E-boats, they can only pray to come out of this alive
A nerve-shredding war thriller that crackles with intensity, perfect for fans of Anthony Trew, Douglas Reeman and Philip McCutchan.
- GenresMilitary FictionHistory
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 15, 1990
About the author
Alan Evans
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Alan Evans was born in 1930 in Sunderland. He is an enthralling writer of First and Second World War adventure thrillers, mainly based on naval battles. Carefully researched, and with his own experience of active service, he skilfully evokes the tension and terror of war. Many of the figures and events are based on real-life models. His best-known character is Commander David Cochrane Smith, a maverick First World War sea captain. The protagonist of six of Evans' novels, he has to battle against the highly sceptical Admiralty as well as seemingly impossible odds in order to triumph. Evans' style is pacey and gripping, and in addition to his popular books for adults, he counts three adventure novels for children amongst his credits.
Alan Evans was born in 1930 in Sunderland. He is an enthralling writer of First and Second World War adventure thrillers, mainly based on naval battles. Carefully researched, and with his own experience of active service, he skilfully evokes the tension and terror of war. Many of the figures and events are based on real-life models. His best-known character is Commander David Cochrane Smith, a maverick First World War sea captain. The protagonist of six of Evans' novels, he has to battle against the highly sceptical Admiralty as well as seemingly impossible odds in order to triumph. Evans' style is pacey and gripping, and in addition to his popular books for adults, he counts three adventure novels for children amongst his credits.
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October 18, 2020A ripping yarn!
Author Evans has produced a fine, action packed story into Night Action. It's a vivid page turner I didn't want to put down. The action sequences were suspenseful yet easy to follow. It wasn't difficult to keep track of the cast of characters either.
I couldn't say for certain how accurate the historical details in Night Action were, but there certainly weren't any egregious errors to note either. I did rather appreciate how, as the mission unfolded, the potential risks of the courses of action chosen by the protagonists were acknowledged even as they were being adopted.
I didn't particularly care for the old romance aspect of the story, but it was nonetheless an integral part of the story, so I can't in fairness rant about it, even if I do generally prefer my war stories to be romance free.
Still, that minor annoyance aside, I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading Alan Evans's book Night Action and give it a 5 star rating with no hesitation. I strongly recommend this book to anyone in search of an exciting naval story.
Author Evans has produced a fine, action packed story into Night Action. It's a vivid page turner I didn't want to put down. The action sequences were suspenseful yet easy to follow. It wasn't difficult to keep track of the cast of characters either.
I couldn't say for certain how accurate the historical details in Night Action were, but there certainly weren't any egregious errors to note either. I did rather appreciate how, as the mission unfolded, the potential risks of the courses of action chosen by the protagonists were acknowledged even as they were being adopted.
I didn't particularly care for the old romance aspect of the story, but it was nonetheless an integral part of the story, so I can't in fairness rant about it, even if I do generally prefer my war stories to be romance free.
Still, that minor annoyance aside, I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading Alan Evans's book Night Action and give it a 5 star rating with no hesitation. I strongly recommend this book to anyone in search of an exciting naval story.
March 16, 2023
Good Book To Read On A Rainy Day
Exciting action with a good mix of interesting characters. Action on land and in water. Realistic descriptions of battles. One point to quibble about and that is all the British commandos had Thompson submachine guns. In reality some would have Thompsons, but Sten submachine guns would have been common.
Good book
Exciting action with a good mix of interesting characters. Action on land and in water. Realistic descriptions of battles. One point to quibble about and that is all the British commandos had Thompson submachine guns. In reality some would have Thompsons, but Sten submachine guns would have been common.
Good book
September 18, 2023
A terrific page turner
I really enjoyed this tale of naval warfare with a twist as the main action 5akes place on land, in occupied France. It's a real page turner and I found myself reading into the wee hours, engrossed in the story, wanting to know what would happen next. I can wholeheartedly recommend this for lovers of naval war stories.
I really enjoyed this tale of naval warfare with a twist as the main action 5akes place on land, in occupied France. It's a real page turner and I found myself reading into the wee hours, engrossed in the story, wanting to know what would happen next. I can wholeheartedly recommend this for lovers of naval war stories.
March 27, 2020
Complicated WWII novel
Good action packed story. Character development difficult because there were so many characters. The geographic layout of where the story takes place was impossible to understand and very difficult to describe for the author. Still a worthwhile read.
Good action packed story. Character development difficult because there were so many characters. The geographic layout of where the story takes place was impossible to understand and very difficult to describe for the author. Still a worthwhile read.
April 10, 2020
MTB rescue
5 stars for a rattling good yarn! To have set off on clandestine mission to extract one man from enemy territory, only to have it go wrong and still complete the mission whilst rescuing children to boot, AND escape whilst sinking E boats too....magic
5 stars for a rattling good yarn! To have set off on clandestine mission to extract one man from enemy territory, only to have it go wrong and still complete the mission whilst rescuing children to boot, AND escape whilst sinking E boats too....magic
May 8, 2020
Well Plotted
Very well written about MTB’s in WWII. Very gripping and believable story taking place so sea and in coastal France. Characters are well drawn out, both British and German. It’s like taking a trip back in time.
Very well written about MTB’s in WWII. Very gripping and believable story taking place so sea and in coastal France. Characters are well drawn out, both British and German. It’s like taking a trip back in time.
May 11, 2020
Action packed
A totally believable war time escapade. Well written and nail biting story.True to life characters and a plot which keeps the reader's attention from start to finish.
A totally believable war time escapade. Well written and nail biting story.True to life characters and a plot which keeps the reader's attention from start to finish.
May 28, 2020
Accomplish the mission
As many trained in the military know, "accomplishing the mission" is always the number one duty. This book gives us great and realistic characters forced into a situation with the mission as the goal but people as the story. Great book!
As many trained in the military know, "accomplishing the mission" is always the number one duty. This book gives us great and realistic characters forced into a situation with the mission as the goal but people as the story. Great book!
July 12, 2020
A difficult but important mission
A navel officer and an army officer with so.e history set out to execute a daring raid in France. The plan comes apart at multiple points but the officers adjust and execute.
A navel officer and an army officer with so.e history set out to execute a daring raid in France. The plan comes apart at multiple points but the officers adjust and execute.
December 22, 2020
Good Read
I like reading about WWII and especially about ordinary men and women who rise to the occasion. Who can quickly assess a situation and change plans. A map would have been very useful as the action in the last third was happening in many places around the town.
I like reading about WWII and especially about ordinary men and women who rise to the occasion. Who can quickly assess a situation and change plans. A map would have been very useful as the action in the last third was happening in many places around the town.
May 4, 2021
Great Story - Well Written
The strands of the protagonists stories interweave to produce a gripping read. Although short at a little over 222 pages it holds the reader throughout.
Another good Story from the Alan Evans library.
The strands of the protagonists stories interweave to produce a gripping read. Although short at a little over 222 pages it holds the reader throughout.
Another good Story from the Alan Evans library.
August 10, 2021
I followed
The story line more that read the book in many places. It got so convoluted in some places that I despaired of really understanding what I was reading. But in the end I did finish. All in all it was good and I'm glad I stu k with it.
The story line more that read the book in many places. It got so convoluted in some places that I despaired of really understanding what I was reading. But in the end I did finish. All in all it was good and I'm glad I stu k with it.
March 15, 2020
Not much
This book is slow and confusing not much character development. Slow read and hard to keep interested.
Have read !such better
This book is slow and confusing not much character development. Slow read and hard to keep interested.
Have read !such better
April 24, 2020
Wow
Great action and a lot of well written fun. Hard to put down. Will check out more of by this author.
Great action and a lot of well written fun. Hard to put down. Will check out more of by this author.
May 24, 2020
Lots of action and suspense. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Well written. Action on the sea and in the port. Plenty of opportunities to use plan b and c. No romance. Just plain action.
Well written. Action on the sea and in the port. Plenty of opportunities to use plan b and c. No romance. Just plain action.
June 1, 2020
Good read
Have enjoyed the book.very well put together .. Kept my fingers through out.will looking for more Alan Evans book to read
Have enjoyed the book.very well put together .. Kept my fingers through out.will looking for more Alan Evans book to read
June 3, 2020
Enjoyable read
Loving naval ww2 fiction this was up there with the best I have read. Will read more from this author
Loving naval ww2 fiction this was up there with the best I have read. Will read more from this author
June 6, 2020
This was an easy read and definitely fiction based on some of the actions by the British crew.
June 7, 2020
Another nailbiter
This is the second Alan Evans book I have read today and it was as good as the first. Good well defined characters, great writing, and well paced.
This is the second Alan Evans book I have read today and it was as good as the first. Good well defined characters, great writing, and well paced.
June 9, 2020
Just blew through this book, I would call it full action!
August 19, 2020
Very entertaining to the point of reality and the author puts you in the boat with his detail
March 31, 2021
Enjoyed the story. Hard to put the book down. Had human interest plus action drama.
May 1, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyable. Exciting action. I highly recommend this one !
August 2, 2021
Just a good read
First time I have read Evan's and it won't be the last. I enjoyed it. Moved along at a crisp pace and had me rooting for the good guys
First time I have read Evan's and it won't be the last. I enjoyed it. Moved along at a crisp pace and had me rooting for the good guys
October 27, 2021
Disjointed
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