Author Justin Sheedy is proud to see the 'Red Poppy of Remembrance' - symbol of Remembrance Day November 11 - as the signature symbol of Book 1 & 2 in his warmly-received war historical fiction series: "Nor the Years Condem" & "Ghosts of the Empire".
PRLog - Nov. 5, 2014 - SYDNEY, Australia -- Every year, Remembrance Day, November 11, commemorates the end of The Great War. The eternal symbol of this momentous day is the Red Poppy of Remembrance. It is also the signature symbol of Sydney-based author Justin Sheedy's latest war historical fictions, "Nor the Years Condemn" and "Ghosts of the Empire". In this 100th Anniversary year of the Great War, Sheedy is honoured to see his latest books bringing to life a stunning (true) Australian war story in the lead-up to this November 11, Remembrance Day 2014.
"Nor the Years Condemn" and "Ghosts of the Empire" (book 2 in the series) are genuine page-turners based on the true Australian story of how, in World War 2, the best & brightest of a generation crossed the Planet to fly and fight against Nazi tyranny - and won. In their late teens and early 20s, the staggering 1-in-3 chance of survival of such shining youths renders Sheedy's stories the true anti-war portraits he has intended. Readers will also be on the edge of their seats as "Nor the Years Condemn" and "Ghosts of the Empire" are stories of the highest adventure imaginable. Book synopses, availability details & review snippets to follow...
NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN - by Justin Sheedy
At the beginning of World War II, Britain was in the deepest trouble imaginable. 5 minutes flying time away crouched a monster. Alone against it, Britain called out to her Empire. For pilots. From all corners of that Empire, they volunteered. Only the best & brightest were chosen. Australian Daniel Quinn was one of these young men who came to fly against the monster. They had a 1-in-3 chance of survival.
"Nor the Years Condemn" is based on the true story of the young Australians who flew Spitfires against the all-conquering might of Nazi Germany. In their late teens and early-20s, for the job at hand they had to be the 'shining ones', rendering the death of so many of them doubly heart-rending for the reader. Daniel Quinn, flanked by the often hilarious young men of his elite ilk, leaves his peacetime life behind to fight tyranny in this portrait of doomed, brilliant youth.
With in-the-cockpit flying sequences that readers have described as 'cinematic', "Nor the Years Condemn" is also a story of the mothers cursed to relinquish their wonderful sons to war, of first love, of strategic deception and betrayal, of brotherhood and once-in-a-lifetime friendship on a knife's edge. It is a story of shining young men destined never to grow old, and of those who do: the survivors 'condemned by the years', and to their memory of friends who remain forever young."
GHOSTS OF THE EMPIRE - by Justin Sheedy
As the storm of World War II breaks, Mick O'Regan is a peaceful Sydney working-class boy. Yet he and the shining youth of his generation are cursed to enter a world of high-speed life and death. Like first-time Aussie backpackers they cross the planet to save the British Empire, their job on arrival the most dangerous of the War: flying for Royal Air Force Bomber Command.
Based on a true Australian war story only now being brought to life by author Justin Sheedy's vivid historical fictions, "Ghosts of the Empire" is also a story of young people living life to the full while they can - in a blacked-out world where dance partners, sex and death flow in equal abundance. Though standing on its own as the white-knuckle excitement saga that it is, "Ghosts of the Empire" is the much-anticipated sequel to "Nor the Years Condemn," Sheedy's highly acclaimed story of shining young men destined never to grow old. 'Ghosts', it is said, are the spirits of those who die violently, tragically, or when ripped from life too young. "Ghosts of the Empire" is their story.
"Nor the Years Condemn" & "Ghosts of the Empire" are currently available in paperback & ebook formats via the following outlets: USA - Amazon / UK - Waterstones & WH Smith stores, Foyles Bookshop, The Book Depository, Amazon UK / Australia - Dymocks Books, Berkelouw Books, Gleebooks, Abbey's Books, The Australian War Memorial & via all good bookstores.
PRAISE FOR "NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN"...
SHOULD BE A MOVIE
Shell Lancaster, Melbourne, Australia.
AN INCREDIBLE READING EXPERIENCE
David Nobbs, Sydney, Australia
I CANNOT REMEMBER WHEN A NOVEL SO ENGROSSED ME
Marc H. Stevens – Author
PRAISE FOR "GHOSTS OF THE EMPIRE"...
FIVE STARS AT GOODREADS
Author Robert L J Borg, Sydney (at Goodreads)
“Fabulously written. Makes you feel you are with the principal character sharing his experiences.”
CAN’T RECOMMEND THIS BOOK ENOUGH
Dave Jones, Sydney (at Amazon UK)
“I simply can't recommend this book enough. Compelling and moving, based on real people and real events. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.”
A BRILLIANTLY CONSTRUCTED TALE. TOP SHELF!
Colleen Dudley, Sydney
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