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Moon Brothers WWII Adventure #1
Moon Above, Moon Below
France, August 1944. In this alternate history WW2 adventure, American and British forces struggle to trap and destroy the still-potent German armies defending Normandy. But the Allies face another formidable obstacle of their own a seething rivalry between generals leads to a high-level disregard for orders that puts the campaign in the Falaise Pocket at risk of devastating failure—or spectacular success. That campaign unfolds through the eyes of two American brothers—one an idealistic pilot, the other a fatalistic tanker—as they plunge headlong into the confusion and indiscriminant slaughter of war.
390 pages, Paperback
Published July 18, 2016
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William Peter Grasso
30 books76 followersA lifelong student of history, William Peter Grasso served in the US Army and is retired from the aircraft maintenance industry. His devotion to all things historical, military, and aviation remains unabated and continues to inspire his fiction.
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December 5, 2016
Ok story
I didn't know this book was part of a series. The story was ok and the writing was ok. I prefer a little more detail and substance.
I didn't know this book was part of a series. The story was ok and the writing was ok. I prefer a little more detail and substance.
April 29, 2018
Fantastic Alternate History!
Mr Grasso writes a gripping, page turner that will keep you up late waiting to see how his protagonists accomplish the jobs the military - and history - thrust on them. Outstanding character development, realistic military operations and a fast paced world - no long drawn out 'explanations' of what's going on here - sets Mr. Grasso in the realm of outstanding authors, alternate history or any other genre. Spend your money and your time being entertained.
Mr Grasso writes a gripping, page turner that will keep you up late waiting to see how his protagonists accomplish the jobs the military - and history - thrust on them. Outstanding character development, realistic military operations and a fast paced world - no long drawn out 'explanations' of what's going on here - sets Mr. Grasso in the realm of outstanding authors, alternate history or any other genre. Spend your money and your time being entertained.
July 19, 2017
I'm not really a fan of alternate histories because I've heard fools saying there was no holocaust. That being said, as a novel dealing with historical things it is easy to overlook the inaccuracies because my interest is in the story, not the facts.
I loved this book's slant. It more, expressed what I have been thinking about the occurrences around the Falaise Gap. it could have been my explanation of what went wrong there and why. that being said, this is fiction and a darn good read.
I loved this book's slant. It more, expressed what I have been thinking about the occurrences around the Falaise Gap. it could have been my explanation of what went wrong there and why. that being said, this is fiction and a darn good read.
July 8, 2019
I chose this as a beach read after several heavy military history books and it was as expected; easy to read with some interesting action.
That being said, it was all too predictable and hard to really envision as true and compelling. While I knew it was alternative historical fiction, the book didn’t do enough to convince me to read the sequels.
“Moon Above, Moon Below” is a fun read for some mindless, action escapism and nothing more.
That being said, it was all too predictable and hard to really envision as true and compelling. While I knew it was alternative historical fiction, the book didn’t do enough to convince me to read the sequels.
“Moon Above, Moon Below” is a fun read for some mindless, action escapism and nothing more.
May 22, 2023
Gritty Moon brothers reflect the greatest generation
Great story of two brothers fighting in WWII in the same theater of operation in Europe, one from the air and one from ground. The action was non stop, with the classic elements of two hero’s facing danger, loss, love, and the will to continue on against a tenacious enemy. Looking forward to the next book as the adventure continues. Another great Grasso series!!
Great story of two brothers fighting in WWII in the same theater of operation in Europe, one from the air and one from ground. The action was non stop, with the classic elements of two hero’s facing danger, loss, love, and the will to continue on against a tenacious enemy. Looking forward to the next book as the adventure continues. Another great Grasso series!!
May 29, 2023
Grasso Did it Again
I really like his books. He has put a lot of thought in them. This one deals with ASO ( Air Support Operations) in which pilots take a turn being on the ground to direct attacks from the air. Good book, the only thing I question is the amount of Ferdinand tanks fighting. They were a total of 90 built. Many of them fought on the eastern front. I doubt there were that many of the Western front. Maybe I should ask him.
I really like his books. He has put a lot of thought in them. This one deals with ASO ( Air Support Operations) in which pilots take a turn being on the ground to direct attacks from the air. Good book, the only thing I question is the amount of Ferdinand tanks fighting. They were a total of 90 built. Many of them fought on the eastern front. I doubt there were that many of the Western front. Maybe I should ask him.
October 15, 2019
Brothers in war
Inspiring, a set of brothers in the same theater on operations during WW II. Although not unusual, brothers didn't get to see each other often. Well written, mostly historically correct timeline. Finally someone tells how the British pompus ass Montgomery was. Not to mention that Eisenhower was really more of a politician than a good general..
Inspiring, a set of brothers in the same theater on operations during WW II. Although not unusual, brothers didn't get to see each other often. Well written, mostly historically correct timeline. Finally someone tells how the British pompus ass Montgomery was. Not to mention that Eisenhower was really more of a politician than a good general..
January 5, 2024
interesting wwii story
Starting after d-day this series covers two brothers, one a pilot and the other a tanker. Two different perspectives and a nice mix between the action and the downtime. The political part of war is also seen.
I am looking forward to continuing the series.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited
Starting after d-day this series covers two brothers, one a pilot and the other a tanker. Two different perspectives and a nice mix between the action and the downtime. The political part of war is also seen.
I am looking forward to continuing the series.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited
August 12, 2018
Pretty good read for an alternate hisory type novel. Looking forward to the other continuing series by Grasso. The details in the carnage of war are very much like "you are there" and expereincing the pain as well as the sorrow.
July 6, 2022
Excellent narrative
Any history buff will enjoy. The characters are believable the language salty.it moves along and the real or imagined letters between Patton, Ike, Montgomery et al adds flavor. A very good read, thanks Mr. Grasso!
Any history buff will enjoy. The characters are believable the language salty.it moves along and the real or imagined letters between Patton, Ike, Montgomery et al adds flavor. A very good read, thanks Mr. Grasso!
December 1, 2025
Moon Above, Moon Below
My first visit to the characters fighting in WWII. This is another very solid story. Easy to turn pages and it has great pace and flow. I looked forward to reading this one every morning. Another winner!
My first visit to the characters fighting in WWII. This is another very solid story. Easy to turn pages and it has great pace and flow. I looked forward to reading this one every morning. Another winner!
June 26, 2017
God book, simplistic characterization
I enjoyed the read, easy and light. The characters, however, lacked depth; the reader just had to assume things one way or the other. 3.5/5
I enjoyed the read, easy and light. The characters, however, lacked depth; the reader just had to assume things one way or the other. 3.5/5
January 23, 2018
Easy read
And a great story. I really these historical fiction novels when they mix in real people. Makes the story almost believable
And a great story. I really these historical fiction novels when they mix in real people. Makes the story almost believable
January 29, 2018
Another Great Series!
After reading the Jock Miles series I decided to read the Moon Brothers series and I have not been disappointed. Another it great series by Mr Grasso!
After reading the Jock Miles series I decided to read the Moon Brothers series and I have not been disappointed. Another it great series by Mr Grasso!
November 13, 2018
Historical fiction about WW II. Two brothers, one in the air forces and one in a tank, both fighting in the same area of Europe. The book was an interesting read and held my attention
April 14, 2019
Wow
Hot dam what a powerful war story reader is right there in the mud in the clouds with the Moons
Hot dam what a powerful war story reader is right there in the mud in the clouds with the Moons
June 22, 2019
very good
good story line and action. the humor just enough to lighten things up a tad but not degrading the horrors of war.
good story line and action. the humor just enough to lighten things up a tad but not degrading the horrors of war.
December 16, 2019
Really well written, good war story.
January 20, 2020
Just a matter of time
I enjoyed this book very much as I really didn’t know that much about our field commanders during the war. Excited about the next book.
I enjoyed this book very much as I really didn’t know that much about our field commanders during the war. Excited about the next book.
September 15, 2020
well written but a bit hard to follow the big picture and see just what is diffent between the book world and what really happened.
March 17, 2022
Rick's opinion
Hey another good story. I have read fourteen so far. Nice easy to read combat galore some funny lines mixed in very likable characters. Thanks
Hey another good story. I have read fourteen so far. Nice easy to read combat galore some funny lines mixed in very likable characters. Thanks
November 29, 2022
Outstanding
Once again this author has captivated me totally. Great story with all the right stuff.
Adventure, hardship, war and love, what more could you ask for.
Rock on!
Once again this author has captivated me totally. Great story with all the right stuff.
Adventure, hardship, war and love, what more could you ask for.
Rock on!
October 6, 2016
Full...Moon
A damn good war story. A book with action to spare, in the air and on the ground. Coordination,
with both. Tankers and pilots.. I would recommend this book to family and friends, who have had members of family, involved in war. Alvis
A damn good war story. A book with action to spare, in the air and on the ground. Coordination,
with both. Tankers and pilots.. I would recommend this book to family and friends, who have had members of family, involved in war. Alvis
November 12, 2016
Great read
Grasso as always delivers a story of epic proportions and gets the history right too. This book is no exception.
Grasso as always delivers a story of epic proportions and gets the history right too. This book is no exception.
December 1, 2016
Middling at best
Actually about a two and a half star, it lacked intensity that more military actions entail. Sort of elementary writing.
Actually about a two and a half star, it lacked intensity that more military actions entail. Sort of elementary writing.
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