To Do or Die

Name: To Do or Die
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: James Barrington
ISBN: 9798217267521

Author: James Barrington

Series: Eddie Dawson Novel #1

Narrator: Mike Mousicos

Unabridged: 9 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 04/16/2019

Categories: Fiction, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

Treachery and valour in the Second World War.
As Hitler's armies march across Europe, Eddie Dawson, an explosives expert and lance-corporal in the Royal Engineers, is sent to France on an assessment mission.
His task completed, he anticipates an early return to Britain. Instead, he's sent to German territory where the French have launched an ill-advised invasion.
Within hours everything goes wrong. Dawson and a fellow sapper are caught on the wrong side of the front line. Their obvious escape route blocked, they head north, but their troubles have only just begun
The first book in a series of exciting adventure novels from bestseller James Barrington. Perfect for fans of Band of Brothers, James Holland and Iain Gale.

About The Author

James Barrington is a trained military pilot who has worked in covert operations and espionage. He has subsequently built a reputation as a writer of high-class, authentic and action-packed thrillers. He lives in Andorra, but travels widely.He also writes conspiracy thrillers under the pseudonym James Becker.Mike Mousicos is a London-based actor and voice over artist.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dolf on January 26, 2020

A high paced action packed WW II combat story. James Barrington did his research but doesn't allow for a breather in between the action to allow for background and character development. It's all about the fighting. This book is set in 1939, before France was invaded by the Germans and deals with a......more

Goodreads review by Jim H. Lee on August 09, 2018

Slow start. I had just finished one of his other books and started this one. After three chapters the style was set and the reading and story became more interesting. The last ten chapters it was almost impossible for me the put it down for the night. I really enjoyed the style and form for the story......more

Goodreads review by Monroe on September 12, 2017

Action packed A little difficult to translate some of the British jargon but was able to. Looks like a good series, looking forward to the next one.......more

Goodreads review by Richard on June 10, 2023

Just like the real war. It starts off slow, then bursts into action. The first three chapters set the scene, but once the action starts for real in chapter four it's non-stop to the last page. Excellently written and thoroughly enjoyed.......more

Goodreads review by toni pfeifer on March 24, 2018

Amazing! Well written,plausible,and very entertaining. The characters are so relatable you find yourself cheering them,and wanting to offer advice! If that's not the hallmark of a masterful author,I don't know what would be......more