God's Children

Nathan Dixon #1

by Harold Coyle

It is from the Biblical saying the Harold Coyle has taken the title of his new novel, God's Children . Yet peacekeeping is not child's play. A tale of high-tech warfare set in near-future Solvakia, God's Children is the story of the 3rd Platoon, Company, 2nd Battalion of the 13th Infantry, and two young officers who try to keep a peace that is falling apart before their very eyes.

Simultaneously an action-filled adventure and a study of contemporary issues facing today's soldier, this novel displays Coyle's vast knowledge of military affairs through thrilling yet realistic scenes. Proving once again that Coyle is a master of military fiction, God's Children is as timeless as war itself.

Genres: Fiction, Military Fiction, Thriller, War, Action, Adventure, Military Thriller

416 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 12, 2000

About the author

Harold Coyle is an American author of historical, speculative fiction and war novels including Team Yankee, a New York Times best-seller.He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1974 and spent seventeen years on active duty with the U.S. Army.He lives in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Reviews

[Ron Holmes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read a lot of Harold Coyle's work. All the books are good, military related topics. Since I have a background in the military I enjoy all of his books. This one is exciting with lots of twists and turns but not enough sex.

[Joe Holman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coyle has an excellent grasp of the US military, both nature of soldiers and equipment. This would be a good read for new lieutenants.

[E.R. Yatscoff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent story about leadership, tactics, psychology, and a group of men who are flung into battle which they never expected.

[Thomasaquinas Ozoagu]

Nothing can be said within the walls of a classroom can prepare you for the real thing. Always remember this as you go through any form of education.

[Al · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not his best

[Gayle · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Petr · Rating 2 out of 5]

ENG/CZ

An ok book about a military unit getting caught in an ethnic conflict. However, with so many actual accounts of war experiences around which are often written in a very good and captivating way, I would leave this one out. Mr. Coyle has some experience (according to the book cover) but the book still feels artificial.

O vojenské jednotce USA, co se připlete do etnických bojů v Moldávii (fiktivní Moldavsko). Avšak vynechal bych tuto knihu, spíš si přečtěte nějaké paměti z Afghanistánu nebo Iráku. Tématicky to bude stejné a literárně také. Zde mi to přišlo celé moc umělé. Nemluvě o tom, že české vydání obsahuje dost překlepů nebo nepřesných výrazů i s dvakrát opakovaným šotkem "vehikle".

[T Dale · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good, competent tale of infantry combat. A good reread. Horold Coyle is very good at spinning a story about combat at the foot soldier level. Like all such books, a lot of effort goes into the interpersonal relationships in the military. Having never be in the military, I have no personal experience, but a lot of these type books devote a hell of a lot of space to this topic. Sometimes I have to use a score card to keep up with the characters. This one was mercifully short in this area.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. Seemed realistic and not sure who was going to make it out alive and who wasn't. So many books the hero makes it just so they can continue the series. This one had imperfect soldiers and hero's.

Like the ethnic setting with the ethnic civil war element of the Slavic countries.

Why are we here peacekeeping two side trying to kill each other. Interesting side topic to the story.

[Andrew Herbert · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. The action is compelling, but the "psychological" aspects to this book are goofy.

U.S. peacekeepers in Slovakia in a fictional genocidal situation have to deal with rules of engagement that mean they are ineffective. Drama ensues as a new officer leads a "routine" patrol. Predictable in many ways. Coyle's other books were better, so I'd choose one of them!

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great quick read if you like military fiction. I've read several of Coyle's book, I've always enjoyed his writing. Not only does he do a good job with the military jargon and terminology, he does a great job telling a story and developing characters.

[Kbrandon62 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shouldn't this be book 2?
I started this series with this book but from what I read this is the second in the series. Against All Enemies the book I'm reading now is the first book in the Nathan Dixon Series.

[Matthew Bentz · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I've ever read. A great story that gives great insight to today's peacekeeping forces. Everyone should not forget the soldiers are just trying to do the job assigned to them the best they can.

[D.F. Haley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm sure I've read this book before. It reads like a case history for military underclassmen, yet it is still a masterful novel as well. Didn't realize this was the first Nathan Dixon book. Worth reading it just to refresh the back story on a fun series of books.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book by the best modern military writers in in my opinion.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 4 out of 5]

On a peace keeping mission two young lieutenants are with a patrol when things suddenly go wrong as they are attacked by a vastly superior force. Their mission changes to one of survival.

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

decent military fiction.

[Jesse Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely well written.

[Bob Conner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coyle is an excellent author with a good knowledge of military. His story lines are intriguing and, while fictional, are not only credible, but very possible.

[Stuart Austwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read as always

As always with Harold Coyle, the detail,the plot lend themselves to a book you just have to read.
Excellent story

[Bob Porter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always a good author

[Bob Stenberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it cover to cover so it definitely kept my interest.

[Gary Mundhenke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good page-turner book that was hard to put down. Lot of action that kept the plot moving along.
Only disappointment was the ending. Was kind of sudden and not what I was expecting.

[Neal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book describing an American infantry group fighting in a peace keeping mission. A riveting description of what foot solders and their leaders go thru in the Hell of war.

[Skyelr · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

[Paul Rouleau]

No Rating

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

US forces acting as NATO peacekeepers attempting to end the ethnic-cleansing by Slovakian forces against Hungarians in the Southern regions of the new Czech Republic...excellent characterizations of the necessities of "unit cohesion" & the difficulties small-unit infantry command in today's Army...loved it & will read the next Nathan Dixon installment!