Golden Eights: (Jim Wilson)

Jim Wilson #2

by Nigel Seed

The Search For Churchill’s Lost Gold Begins AgainIn 1940, with the British army in disarray after the evacuation from Dunkirk, invasion seemed a very real possibility. As a precaution, the Government decided to protect the national gold reserves by sending most of the bullion to Canada on fast ships that ran the gauntlet of the U boat fleets. But a lot of gold bars and other treasures were hidden in England. In the fog of war, this treasure was lost. Now, finally, a clue has emerged that might lead to the hiding place. The Government needs the gold back if the country is not to plunge into a huge financial crisis. Major Jim Wilson has been tasked to find it. He and his small team start the search, unaware that there is a traitor watching their every move and intent on acquiring the gold, at any cost.

421 pages, Paperback

First published August 20, 2014

About the author

A veteran of many years in the British Army working with the Army’s helicopters. He then joined the Civil Service before taking early retirement and moving to a villa in Spain. He writes his books when he can tear himself away from the view across the orange groves to the Mediterranean. Married with two children. He is slowly learning Spanish.

Having completed and published his seven book action thriller series, he has written two historical fiction trilogies and is working on another. There are also a few standalone books of historical fiction

As light relief he is also helping his daughter in writing a book of bedtime stories for young children, based on the adventures of a small dog who lives in Spain

Reviews

[P.durant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nigel Seed's second book is as good as his first. Got this as soon as it came out, and read it immediately. The three ex-Royal Engineers (Jim, Ivan and Geordie) are back; this time, trying to recover the UK's mislaid gold reserves. Their adventure takes them to many places in England; and those which I know well are described very accurately. The twists, turns and surprises keep coming - right to the very last pages. This author has me hooked now and I'll definitely be looking out for his next book. His plots are excellent and I like the way he sets out the historical basis for his stories at the end of each book.

[Seton Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as good as the first one. I could visualise what was happening and left me wondering how much of this could be true. Great plot lines.

[Jim Purcell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another task for the restless retirees as they seek England's lost WW2 gold. Good characters and lively stories keep this series interesting.

[Jana Petken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Major Wilson and his team are back with a mission to find lost gold, hidden by the British Government during World War11.
There are great descriptive prose, bringing alive the English countryside in colourful detail. Each of the characters have been even more developed in this second book.This is a fast paced plot with some very interesting subplots. NO SPOILERS!

As with the first book V4, that are some great twists and turns. This is a classy thriller that doesn't miss a beat throughout.

I highly recommend this one.