Book Review: In Moonlight’s Shadow by David E. Burnell

Richard Forrester is a brash young pilot and a Canadian, flying “In Moonlight’s Shadow” for the Royal Air Force during World War Two. After an error in judgement he is assigned to a short leave, during which he meets the Lady Armitage. She invites Forrester to her estate home and introduces him to her attractive but aloof niece Susan Rosebury. 

Returning to duty, he takes a quick mission to the Continent -a foray into enemy territory to attack the Germans. This results in a series of events that will change everything for Forrester. Stranded in occupied France, with only his wits to help him survive he tries to elude the enemy, but encounters an SS officer about to rape a young woman. Forrester saves her from the man’s clutches, but his actions place both his and Jacqueline’s lives in danger.

Back in England, he finds his role in the RAF has changed. He is sworn to secrecy about what he is doing and finds himself torn between the two lovely young women.

An inciting incident causes Forrester to take matters into his own hands, and he inflicts some well deserved damage to the Gestapo headquarters. Only problem is he did not have his CO’s approval for this particular junket. The consequences for Forrester are far- reaching. Caught in a web of intrigue and danger, he is unable to explain to his new girlfriend or anyone else what he has been up to. When Forrester goes mysteriously missing, they are left to wonder what kind of man he really is. A hero or a miscreant?

This book has something for everyone who likes World War Two fiction. A love story, action and intrigue are woven believably throughout. Aside from the character’s occasional point of view shift, the historic depiction rings true and authentic with detail and description that rarely overwhelms. An enjoyable read.

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