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Forbidden Zone: A Novel of World War II
David Adam responds to the bombing raid that killed his wife in London by volunteering for a dangerous mission behind enemy lines, a mission that targets the German's lethal A-1 rocket program for destruction
- GenresActionHistorical Fiction
208 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 19, 2013
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About the author
Ian Slater
53 books22 followersIan Slater is a thriller writer based in Vancouver, Canada. He has authored twenty-three adventure thrillers, including Firespill, Sea Gold, Air Glow Red, Storm, Deep Chill, Forbidden Zone, MacArthur Must Die, Showdown, Battle Front, and Manhunt. He is also known for his World War III series, which includes eleven stand-alone books, among them WW III: DARPA Alpha.
In addition to fiction, he has written Orwell: The Road to Airstrip One, a widely praised study of George Orwell’s social and political thought. He served as editor of the academic quarterly Pacific Affairs for twelve years and has contributed book reviews to major North American newspapers. His work also extends to film and radio, having written and produced radio dramas and short stories for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, as well as the screenplay for the National Film Board’s animated film Flash Point.
Before turning to writing, Slater held various roles, including working for the Australian navy, serving as a cipher clerk for the country’s Department of External Affairs, and acting as a defense officer for the Australian Joint Intelligence Bureau. He later worked as a marine geology technician, undertaking research voyages in the Pacific. Holding a doctorate in political science, he has taught courses in the humanities as both an author and lecturer.
In addition to fiction, he has written Orwell: The Road to Airstrip One, a widely praised study of George Orwell’s social and political thought. He served as editor of the academic quarterly Pacific Affairs for twelve years and has contributed book reviews to major North American newspapers. His work also extends to film and radio, having written and produced radio dramas and short stories for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, as well as the screenplay for the National Film Board’s animated film Flash Point.
Before turning to writing, Slater held various roles, including working for the Australian navy, serving as a cipher clerk for the country’s Department of External Affairs, and acting as a defense officer for the Australian Joint Intelligence Bureau. He later worked as a marine geology technician, undertaking research voyages in the Pacific. Holding a doctorate in political science, he has taught courses in the humanities as both an author and lecturer.
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September 16, 2019
Forbidden Zone is the tale of a Special Operations Executive (SOE) operative deployed into France to help avert a catastrophe that would see Germany able to reverse the tide of battle after the successful Allied Normandy landings.
It's based on real events, allegedly, regardless however it is a pretty interesting and entertaining story that does have an air of realism. I do think it's a little unfortunate that it's so short at a mere 217 pages though as I felt there could have been areas of more detail and/or more expansion, nonetheless it is a decent book that kept me my attention to the point that I read it cover to cover in an afternoon.
It's based on real events, allegedly, regardless however it is a pretty interesting and entertaining story that does have an air of realism. I do think it's a little unfortunate that it's so short at a mere 217 pages though as I felt there could have been areas of more detail and/or more expansion, nonetheless it is a decent book that kept me my attention to the point that I read it cover to cover in an afternoon.
July 15, 2018
A good story, but the main character vanishes in the middle of the book and doesn't reappear until the finale.
October 14, 2019
A great read.
A great read and the fact it's based on true events makes it even more gripping, that we came so close to this happening.
A great read and the fact it's based on true events makes it even more gripping, that we came so close to this happening.
January 28, 2014
This is supposedly based on true events and if it is, should be in every history book ever written about WW2. Strangely though, I can find no information about Eisenbahn 81, Marie xupery, Major David Adam or any connection between Tabun and the V1 rocket. maybe I didn't look hard enough, maybe history has forgotten the events, which would, of course , be a disgrace, but I think this very odd. The book , however, was very good, culminating in a neat ending, even though the story would probably not have missed one or two characters.
If the second world war is your thing, this could be right up your street.
It may also be a good idea, that if they were to make a film of this book, they use a British actor in the lead role. See how our cousins across the pond like the shoe being on the other foot.
;-)
If the second world war is your thing, this could be right up your street.
It may also be a good idea, that if they were to make a film of this book, they use a British actor in the lead role. See how our cousins across the pond like the shoe being on the other foot.
;-)
January 31, 2017
MA great read!!! Good story i could not put it down.I will have to look at what else ian slater has writte
I gave this book five stars as I feel it is that good a read and I enjoyed very much the pace of the story.
I gave this book five stars as I feel it is that good a read and I enjoyed very much the pace of the story.
June 14, 2014
Good reading.
as a history nut I enjoy true stories about certain events. this one had me from the beginning. Need more stories like this one of the real hero's of war
as a history nut I enjoy true stories about certain events. this one had me from the beginning. Need more stories like this one of the real hero's of war
June 22, 2014
Has a ring of authenticity. If based on real events it just reminds me of the debt of gratitude that we owe the brave people who had to endure WWII.
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