The Burning Sky

In the first half, this is a fast-paced and entertaining read in a familiar tweak-the-noses-of-the-Nazis adventure genre, along the lines of Dennis Wheatley or other traditional spy thrillers. The main character wryly describes himself as a Scarlet Pimpernel at one point in reference to his Jew-smug......more

Well crafted entertainment. Audio version. I hadn’t previously read this author. He’s done his homework, is a good historical craftsman, gives a real sense of the characters and how they fit into the time period he’s concentrating on which, for this novel, is Italy’s second war in Abyssinia. Ludlow fu......more

This is the first book I've read by Jack Ludlow and quite enjoyed it. The plot follows Cal Jardine and his fight against Fascism first in Germany and then in Africa is entertaining but at times run of the mill.......more

An interesting part of History, the lead up to WW2 is usually focussed on Europe. This novel focussed on Ethiopia/Abyssinia. It covers the Italian invasion well but the characters are a little vague. There are hints of back stories that aren't developed and the character development is sacrificed to......more

Cracking old fashioned adventure tale.......more