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Written by: George R.R. Martin
Published by: Voyager
Submitted By: Jonathan
This is the first book in the breathtaking George RR Martin fantasy series collectively known as “A Song of Ice and Fire.” The series is non-historical, but realistically medieval in most senses. The books bring to life a world bereft…
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Written by: Conn Iggulden
Published by: Dell Publishing
Submitted By: Ed Lee
This Book is wonderful and steeped in historical fact. One of the best reads ever and even better it is a series (if you’re like me). It is a lot like Bernard’s books. I am now reading the second one…
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Written by: Ed Darack
Published by: The Berkley Publishing Group
Submitted By: Robert Draper
When the historical novels are written about the war in Afghanistan, this book will be a source. Its about the US 2/3 Marines who entered Afghanistan in June 2005. Everybody is somewhat familiar with Red Wings, where the Navy lost…
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Written by: Dorothy Dunnett
Published by: Vintage Books
Submitted By: Ingrid Price
This is the first of six books collectively known as ‘The Lymond Chronicles’. The others are: Queen’s Play, The Disorderly Knights, Pawn in Frankincense, The Ringed Castle and Checkmate. The books follow the life and fortunes of Francis Crawford of…
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Written by: James Carlos Blake
Published by: Canongate Books Ltd
Submitted By: Greg Anchors
THE PISTOLEER is fascinating & masterful historical novel about John Wesley Harding;the notorious wild west gunfighter(or serial killer-you look at it whichever way you want).The author rearranges the chronology of Hardin’s life & times & murders into a melange of…
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Written by: Robyn Young
Published by: Hodder & Stoughton
Submitted By: Drew Buckley
Hi, I found this series of novels when seeing if there was anything coming out from Mr Cornwell and went to the section if you like this try…. The story is extremely compelling and the writing has similarities to Mr…
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Written by: Neal Bascomb
Published by: Quercus Publishing
Submitted By: BrianFalk
Here is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading the book, the true story of how a young spy agency hunted one of the worst war criminals known.after following countless dead end leads over the…
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Written by: SGT.DAN MILLS
Published by: Penguin
Submitted By: Greg Anchors
Just finished this 1.Normally,non-fiction by soldiers doesn’t excite me much,though I’m very interested.This account by Sgt. Mills (& his “professional” ghost writer-lets not kid ourselves)of his sniper plts yr in Iraq more than 1 yr after the initial invasion is…
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Written by: DANIEL BOLGER
Submitted By: Greg Anchors
This novel by lt.Col (now)Brig.Gen bolger concerns the Russians in Afghanistan during the 1980s.It was awesomely intelligent,graphic & realistic due to Bolgers military svc.It takes 1 to know 1 & West Pointer Bolger is a military man though & through.As…
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Written by: STEVEN PRESSFIELD
Published by: VIKING
Submitted By: Greg Anchors
Unfortunately,I must say I was disappointed by this account of Montgomery’s war against the Afrika korps & the exploits of the fascinating bunch of guys known as the LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP.Although characters were intriguing & realistic I couldn’t be…
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