The dawn attack

by Brian Callison

Printed endpapers.

Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Novels

254 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 1973

About the author

Brian Callison was a British novelist known for his best-selling thrillers and sea stories. Born in Manchester, England in 1934, he was educated at the High School of Dundee, and went to sea at the age of 16 as an apprentice with the Blue Funnel Line, sailing aboard cargo ships between ports in Europe and East Asia. Callison subsequently studied at Dundee College of Art in Scotland, and went into business. His first published novel, A Flock of Ships, appeared in 1970. In 2008 he completed a three-year appointment as a Fellow of The Royal Literary Fund at the University of Dundee, mentoring staff and students in all aspects of practical writing.
Callison died in Dundee on 5 February 2024, at the age of 89.

Reviews

[Kevin Mehlhopt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the characters in this book, a ripping yarn with clumsy comedic characters
well written, I couldn't put it down. Brian Callison is becoming my favourite author!

[Петр · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fast paced read, fiction solidly based on actual events that took place in Norway during WWII. it highlights the futility of war and at the same time the incredible sacrifice and bravery of those who fought. Well worth the read.

[Bent Andreassen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read in Norwegian
3 pluss stars

[Gaye Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chilling. Important to read because it tells you what war is really like.