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Stealth
1944. American bomber pilot, Jack Swaggart, has led his squadron countless times into hostile German territory, hit the assigned target, and returned to base none the worse for wear.
Eventually, Jack's luck runs out. With his B-26 Marauder heavily damaged by flak, Jack is forced to ditch his crippled airplane in the German countryside.
Separated from his crew, Jack trusts an unlikely ally, Hilde Augsburg, a plucky young woman, a decision which catapults them into an adventure neither could have envisioned. Coincidentally, they spot a new type of German warplane in flight--a design unlike anything they've ever seen before.
In that moment, Jack realizes that the Nazis have developed a formidable new bomber, one that could dramatically alter the course of the war. In the blink of an eye, Jack's mission shifts from survival to thwarting the Germans, just when the Allies are on the verge of triumph.
Eventually, Jack's luck runs out. With his B-26 Marauder heavily damaged by flak, Jack is forced to ditch his crippled airplane in the German countryside.
Separated from his crew, Jack trusts an unlikely ally, Hilde Augsburg, a plucky young woman, a decision which catapults them into an adventure neither could have envisioned. Coincidentally, they spot a new type of German warplane in flight--a design unlike anything they've ever seen before.
In that moment, Jack realizes that the Nazis have developed a formidable new bomber, one that could dramatically alter the course of the war. In the blink of an eye, Jack's mission shifts from survival to thwarting the Germans, just when the Allies are on the verge of triumph.
370 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2021
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About the author
Robert Stermscheg
7 books13 followersRobert Stermscheg, born in Europe in 1956, was exposed to many wonderful writers – Edgar Rice Burroughs, Alexandre Dumas, and of course Karl May. He appreciated how they opened up a whole new world to our imaginations through their portrayal of life. His parents were of Austrian descent, and as a result of his father’s occupation as an electrical engineer, he moved several times in his early childhood. His father kept a steady supply of books to broaden his son’s education, including a repertoire of Karl May books.
The entire family moved to Canada in 1967, eventually settling in Manitoba. Robert was involved in chess, hockey, flying, but always kept up his interest in the German language. His passion to share the works of Karl May, largely unknown in North America, resulted in the search for English translations. After retiring from a satisfying career with the Winnipeg Police Service in 2006, he had the opportunity to pursue his dream—translating one of Karl May’s novels into English. His wife, Toni, embraced his dream and encouraged him in the writing process. She supported him in this new venture by being a proof reader.
In 2006, Robert and embarked on his first book, The Prussian Lieutenant, based on an earlier work by Karl May. His first book was well received, encouraging him to continue with the sequel, The Marabout’s Secret. Buried Secrets, the third book, shifts back to France. There is much tension, as the ruling authority prepares for a war with its neighbour, Germany.
Robert resides in Winnipeg and is currently working on his fourth book, Captain Richemonte.
The entire family moved to Canada in 1967, eventually settling in Manitoba. Robert was involved in chess, hockey, flying, but always kept up his interest in the German language. His passion to share the works of Karl May, largely unknown in North America, resulted in the search for English translations. After retiring from a satisfying career with the Winnipeg Police Service in 2006, he had the opportunity to pursue his dream—translating one of Karl May’s novels into English. His wife, Toni, embraced his dream and encouraged him in the writing process. She supported him in this new venture by being a proof reader.
In 2006, Robert and embarked on his first book, The Prussian Lieutenant, based on an earlier work by Karl May. His first book was well received, encouraging him to continue with the sequel, The Marabout’s Secret. Buried Secrets, the third book, shifts back to France. There is much tension, as the ruling authority prepares for a war with its neighbour, Germany.
Robert resides in Winnipeg and is currently working on his fourth book, Captain Richemonte.
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January 8, 2022
Stermscheg is a master at action scenes: from take-off to landing to dangerous skirmishes, this book contains excitement, intrigue, and even romance. Inspired by a little-known German project at the end of WWII, Stermscheg's informative novel will inspire your own historical research to learn more about the Horten bomber and real life people and events. History buffs, especially those interested in military and aviation history, will appreciate this book.
February 23, 2022
1 star.
This book started out pretty good, and slightly reminiscent of the 60's war comedy, Hogan's Heroes. The pacing was decent, although the writing style isn't my favorite.
The language however, is a different story. At first it was just a mild word or two, but it steadily grew during the aerial dogfights until it was just too much.
Language:
dam* ×5, da*mit×1
hell ×2
as* ×1
sh** ×1
NOTE: I did NOT finish this book due to the increasingly offensive content, so likely there was more than this. I had to stop at 20% in.
Also, the womanizing and lusty thoughts of various Nazi officers was completely unnecessary. While quite realistic to their character (or lack thereof) I wasn't interested in getting inside their heads to that extent.
Overall, this book is a bummer due to the language, and brief inappropriateness. Disappointing, cause if not for the things mentioned above, my brothers would have adored this book.
I recieved a Bookfunnel copy of the book from the author, courtesy of Interviews and Reviews, in exchange for an honest review. The thoughts and opinions above are my own.
This book started out pretty good, and slightly reminiscent of the 60's war comedy, Hogan's Heroes. The pacing was decent, although the writing style isn't my favorite.
The language however, is a different story. At first it was just a mild word or two, but it steadily grew during the aerial dogfights until it was just too much.
Language:
dam* ×5, da*mit×1
hell ×2
as* ×1
sh** ×1
NOTE: I did NOT finish this book due to the increasingly offensive content, so likely there was more than this. I had to stop at 20% in.
Also, the womanizing and lusty thoughts of various Nazi officers was completely unnecessary. While quite realistic to their character (or lack thereof) I wasn't interested in getting inside their heads to that extent.
Overall, this book is a bummer due to the language, and brief inappropriateness. Disappointing, cause if not for the things mentioned above, my brothers would have adored this book.
I recieved a Bookfunnel copy of the book from the author, courtesy of Interviews and Reviews, in exchange for an honest review. The thoughts and opinions above are my own.
March 10, 2023
If you like historical fiction about WWII you will love this book. It has everything: aerial dogfights, spies, Gestapo agents, POW’s, a handsome American pilot, and a beautiful German woman (and a reserved Canadian pilot as well). Even Adolph Hitler and Hermann Goring make brief appearances. And, as the title suggests, there is this secret plane, the Horten Ho 229 built by two German brothers (see Wikipedia for actual pictures of the plane).
Stermscheg is a former pilot. His father was a POW in WWII. He writes with passion about the war and about flying. The novel is full of action and intrigue, and takes a number of surprising turns that keep you turning pages to the very end.
Stermscheg is a former pilot. His father was a POW in WWII. He writes with passion about the war and about flying. The novel is full of action and intrigue, and takes a number of surprising turns that keep you turning pages to the very end.
December 22, 2021
Tight writing and fascinating history. If you like WW2 stories, this one is a must. Complete with dogfights in the air and intrigue on the ground.
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