When aspiring pilot John Archer finds himself caught in the middle of the devastating Nazi invasion of France, he quickly realizes that his vacation could cost him his life. As an American swept up in a wave of refugees fleeing the chaos of the German advance, deep down he knows he’s in way over his head.
After a Stuka dive bomber attack forces him to flee into the woods, Archer stumbles upon an ambulance driver named Barney James. Together, they hatch a plan to escape the German Blitzkrieg and make it to safety. But it won’t be that simple. When an unfortunate capture leads to Archer discovering vital information about the Nazi’s plans, he knows he has no choice but to slip out from under his enemy’s nose and tell the Allies what he’s found.
With nothing more than his basic pilot training and a determination to succeed, Archer will need more than a stroke of luck to pull off the escape of the century. Even if he manages to make it behind Allied lines, he won’t be safe—the Nazis are advancing.
Combining classic action and adventure with a riveting and historical World War II setting, the first book in the John Archer Series is ideal for history buffs and casual readers alike. This action-packed adventure is perfect for teens and young adult readers.
Genre: FICTION / Historical / World War IIMay 10th, 1940
Our small Renault car zipped along the dusty French road like a little brown bug fleeing for its life. The ride out of Paris was depressing and thrilling at the same time. My skin trembled with goosebumps as we skirted past the long lines of army cars and marching troops.
Lieutenant Dubois’ military papers cleared the way through every barrier thrown up across the road. These papers were like a magic charm. Not only were they signed by the highest military authorities, but by the president of France himself. I guess my father really had connections here.
I sat in the car with my arms crossed and my jaw clenched tight. Why did I have to leave Paris? Why was I running away? What real danger? I was having a ton of fun in Paris. Why am I running away? Because danger might come to Paris? There might be a war soon? I guess I was only following my father’s instructions, but still, the thought of leaving Paris so soon twisted and stabbed my stomach.
Lieutenant Dubois gripped the steering wheel. The light from the Frenchman’s eyes had drained. No more jokes, no more funny anecdotes about Paris. Now he was grim and looking scared. He clutched the wheel tight. Every so often, he tilted his head out the window to look into the sun-filled blue sky, blinking with anxious fear. I followed his look, but I saw nothing.
“I still don’t understand,” I said. “England? Why do I have to go to England?”
“Your father wants you to go to England for your safety.” Dubois leaned closer into the steering wheel. “‘Why?’ I don’t know. I received a wireless message. In it, your father said you were to leave for London at once. I’m going to take you to Calais, where you’ll board a destroyer. That’s all I know.”
“So, my fun in Paris is over because of the German invasion of Belgium?”
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Author review: Great Job, Eduardo was very professional and communicative. I look forward to collaborating with him on another project. |
