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Book SynopsisSuperb WW2 thriller from the author of non-fiction bestsellers Fighter Boys, Bomber Boys and 3 Para, coming out in paperback
Trade ReviewBishop writes an exciting aerial dogfight, rich in the telling detail that makes for authenticity. Yet this is a good deal more than a bloke's yarn, with well-drawn, convincing characters and plenty of what the movie-makers used to call love interest, too. *
Daily Mail *
Gripping...powerful descriptions of the air battles and life on a RAF station...equally good at capturing the mood in a rural pub, or a smoky, sweaty ballroom...The final, most thrilling, part of the book takes place in the aftermath of the D-Day landings in 1944...a poignant end to an enthralling tale, and I hope not the last of Bishop's wartime novels *
Spectator *
Best known for his fine histories of the RAF in the Second World War, Bishop proves equally adept at historical fiction with this well-crafted and beautifully written debut novel...A compelling read. * Saul David,
Independent on Sunday *
'A measured, lyrical novel of remarkable scope and poise, A GOOD WAR is also replete with the realism and authenticity that are the author's hallmark...wonderfully evocative...A GOOD WAR confirms Patrick Bishop as a writer of fiction who has come of age' * Damien Lewis, author of
Apache Dawn *
A real feel for the period *
Telegraph *
Patrick Bishop turns novelist in this beautifully crafted love story. In its evocation of time and place it rings true at every turn. *
Mail on Sunday *
A superb account of the spirit and character of Fighter Command *
Independent on
Fighter Boys *
One of the most profoundly moving books about the war to have emerged in recent memory *
Sunday Telegraph on
Bomber Boys *
Superbly written and authoritative *
Observer on
Bomber Boys *
One of the bravest and best war correspondents alive, Bishop has an instinctive sympathy for his subject *
Standard on
Bomber Boys *
A terrific book, so riveting, exciting and moving - a true memorial *
Spectator on
Bomber Boys *
As fine a book as you'll ever read on modern warfare *
Telegraph on
3 Para *
The combat and the emotional dramas are charged with tension . . . the writing is strong and assertive and powerfully conveys the atmosphere of living on the edge . . . a fine debut *
Historical Novels Review *
