Raider

Combined Operation #2

by Griff Hosker

It is 1940 and Britain is fighting alone against the Germans. With the RAF fighting above the skies of England it is down to the Commandos to go back to France and cause as much trouble to the Germans as possible. When the Italians join in alongside the Germans it seems that Britain is about to sink beneath a sea of Fascists. A fast moving novel which follows one section of Commandos as they fight in France and North Africa.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, War, Military Fiction

215 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 13, 2015

About the author

I was born in 1950 in Lancashire and attended a boy’s grammar school. After qualifying as an English and Drama teacher in 1972, I worked in the North East of England for the next 35 years. During that time I did write, mainly plays, pantos and musicals for the students at the three schools in which I worked.

When I stopped teaching I set up my own consultancy firm and worked as an adviser in schools and colleges in the North East of England. The new Conservative Government ended that avenue of work and in 2010 I found that I had time on my hands; having started work at the age of 15 I found the lack of work not to my liking and used the time to research the Roman invasion of Britain and begin to create a novel. The result was The Sword of Cartimandua.

My decision to begin writing was one of the best I have ever taken.

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Reviews

[Corey · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I appreciate about these books is that genuine research is done on some of the events, equipment and places depicted which always adds something to fiction books in my opinion. The characters are likeable if a little stilted and the action is relentless. My only complaint (if you can even call it a complaint) is that there are too many action sequences in which things turn out "miraculously" or "a one in ten chance" or something of that nature....while it can be fun it also is a bit repetitive after a while. Overall this is well researched action adventure. I appreciate Mr. Hosker and his prolific work as his books are always entertaining.

[Anton Fourie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although the editing is a lot better than in the first book of the series, there are still glaring mistakes, such as the misspelling of Tobruk. The pace is fast, but the miraculous escapes are becoming a bit farfetched.

[James L. Goodloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Great read. If you enjoy historical military fiction this is a very good series to read. The author does a really good job of cheating a sense of being there In the action. Highly recommend.

[B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Griff Hosker on a subject which I have a particular interest in as my father was there. The book is well researched and well written and keeps you enthralled in places. A real page turner.

[Clint Lynch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting….would have liked more involvement with his Dad.

Always seems main characters in your stories are like Superman…never lose, always perfect, never make a mistake….seems to predictable all the time

[bill white · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ongoing battle in the desert was worth the price of admission!

The British are still Alone in their war with Germany and Italy! I Italian racists are trying to recreate the Roman Empire across the Mediterranean Sea! Things are looking bleak but Churchill gives hope.

[Mr Mark F Burgess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting read

It was like you were there with the Commandos. Really well written.
It didn’t glorify the action and made you realise the horror the real guys had to face during the war.

[Joe Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I have probably read 35+ of Griff’s Books. They are amazing. I would reccomend them to anyone with a strong stomach!!!

[Dana Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting

Too thrilling to put down. Lots of action and adventure. Interesting story of the beginnings of the special ops .

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Commando raids in France and North Africa

Good war action. Lead character seems to live a charmed life; always finding a way out of a tough situation.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mildly interesting, but a few basic infantry errors are annoying. (As someone who served in the infantry back in the 60's)

[Gene Rosso · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series. On to the next book.

[Chinto Karateka · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read on the desert

A good read with a short hard fight in the desert for dessert! Commando raids, knife work, but the author does need to learn to use a knife properly.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful 2nd in this series

As the second in the Griff Hosker WWII series I continue to enjoy his writing and this series. I can't wait for the next Hosker book.