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Carter's Commandos #1
Operation Absolom
There’s an old saying in the Army, ‘Never volunteer for anything’. It has been said many times, so why on Earth did Steven Carter ignore it?
After volunteering for the Army Commandos, Carter finds himself cut off in enemy occupied Norway. It’s winter, it’s cold and the enemy are hunting for him. Can he survive against all these odds? Even if the Germans don’t capture him, can he find a way back to England?
This novel is based on several true life events. It tells a story of superhuman courage, daring and defiance. If you want to read about people who would sacrifice themselves so that others can sleep safe at night, Operation Absolom, is the book for you.
Start your next military campaign today, buy Book 1 of the Carter’s Commandos series.
After volunteering for the Army Commandos, Carter finds himself cut off in enemy occupied Norway. It’s winter, it’s cold and the enemy are hunting for him. Can he survive against all these odds? Even if the Germans don’t capture him, can he find a way back to England?
This novel is based on several true life events. It tells a story of superhuman courage, daring and defiance. If you want to read about people who would sacrifice themselves so that others can sleep safe at night, Operation Absolom, is the book for you.
Start your next military campaign today, buy Book 1 of the Carter’s Commandos series.
- GenresMilitary Fiction
291 pages, Paperback
Published September 30, 2020
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About the author
Robert Cubitt
59 books22 followersBob was born in Edinburgh in December 1951. His father was a professional soldier and the first few years of Bob's life was spent travelling around the world with his family. During his first 15 years he lived in Edinburgh, Austria, Malaya, Enfield, Leigh-on-Sea, Maldon (the Essex one), Harlow and Peckham.
In 1968 Bob Joined the Royal Air Force as an apprentice electronics technician and spent the next 23 years travelling the world and enjoying all that service life had to offer. Places visited included Oman (a small island by the name of Masirah), Cyprus, Malta, Holland, Germany and various parts of the UK. During this time he met and married Bernadette and produced three children, Ewan, Tara and Sinead. He retired from the RAF in 1991.
Following on from this Bob took up new employment with Royal Mail as part of their logistics team and stayed with them until 2009. After that he returned to his roots and took up a position with the Ministry of Defence at their logistics facility at Bicester, Oxfordshire, before leaving to take up full time writing 2012.
Bob has always been keen on writing and had tried his hand at various projects over the years, but the need to earn a crust had always interfered with his desire to be more creative. Over the past ten years Bob has produced a considerab;e body of work, including a 9 book sci-fi series under the collective title of "The Magi". He has just published the 5th book of a World War II series set around the Army Commandos (predecessors of the Royal Marine Commandos) under the series title of "Carter's Commandos".
His work is published by Selfishgenie Publishing.
In his spare time Bob enjoys playing golf, is a member of a pub skittles team and is an avid supportero of Northampton Saints rugby team
In 1968 Bob Joined the Royal Air Force as an apprentice electronics technician and spent the next 23 years travelling the world and enjoying all that service life had to offer. Places visited included Oman (a small island by the name of Masirah), Cyprus, Malta, Holland, Germany and various parts of the UK. During this time he met and married Bernadette and produced three children, Ewan, Tara and Sinead. He retired from the RAF in 1991.
Following on from this Bob took up new employment with Royal Mail as part of their logistics team and stayed with them until 2009. After that he returned to his roots and took up a position with the Ministry of Defence at their logistics facility at Bicester, Oxfordshire, before leaving to take up full time writing 2012.
Bob has always been keen on writing and had tried his hand at various projects over the years, but the need to earn a crust had always interfered with his desire to be more creative. Over the past ten years Bob has produced a considerab;e body of work, including a 9 book sci-fi series under the collective title of "The Magi". He has just published the 5th book of a World War II series set around the Army Commandos (predecessors of the Royal Marine Commandos) under the series title of "Carter's Commandos".
His work is published by Selfishgenie Publishing.
In his spare time Bob enjoys playing golf, is a member of a pub skittles team and is an avid supportero of Northampton Saints rugby team
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July 23, 2024
This is way outside my normal reading pattern, but I was persuaded by a friend to give it a try.
As a boy I read Biggles and Hornblower and later in life Bolitho and Aubrey-Maturin but with a few notable exceptions ("The Wild Geese", "Dogs of War" and "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom") I have never read what might be called 'modern ground warfare' books.
This book is quite good, the central character is relatable and the detail seems authentic and well laid out. The early parts around training are interesting, and for me were perhaps the best parts; towards the middle I found my interest flagging somewhat, although the writing style hadn't changed.
It is unlikely that I will read any more of the series (although never say never) but that would be simply because the subject matter does not suit my taste rather than any failure on the part of the author.
As a boy I read Biggles and Hornblower and later in life Bolitho and Aubrey-Maturin but with a few notable exceptions ("The Wild Geese", "Dogs of War" and "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom") I have never read what might be called 'modern ground warfare' books.
This book is quite good, the central character is relatable and the detail seems authentic and well laid out. The early parts around training are interesting, and for me were perhaps the best parts; towards the middle I found my interest flagging somewhat, although the writing style hadn't changed.
It is unlikely that I will read any more of the series (although never say never) but that would be simply because the subject matter does not suit my taste rather than any failure on the part of the author.
October 6, 2025
Excellent Story
An excellent first story in the Carter's Commandos series. A great cast of characters and a very well crafted storyline. Plenty of action and lots of useful information to explain terms etc. Looking forward to reading more.
An excellent first story in the Carter's Commandos series. A great cast of characters and a very well crafted storyline. Plenty of action and lots of useful information to explain terms etc. Looking forward to reading more.
July 7, 2021
A good well researched story which is closely linked to events that actually took place. I look forward to reading other books in the series.
June 5, 2024
I didn’t read this.. my old man stole my kindle
March 23, 2025
Pleasant surprise
All together more credible than many of the modern books on soldiers exploits and heroism.I'll certainly stay with Carter for more.
All together more credible than many of the modern books on soldiers exploits and heroism.I'll certainly stay with Carter for more.
November 29, 2023
a real pleasure to read , reminded me of an old black and white movie
cant wait to read the rest of the series
cant wait to read the rest of the series
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