Ludsecke

by J.C. Jarvis

As World War Two begins, Michael Fernsby is once again called into action. His mission behind enemy lines has history hanging in the balance.

In the third chapter of the Fernsby's War Series, Ludsecke, readers are catapulted into the darkening storm over Europe at the end of 1939, where the drum beats of World War II are getting louder.

Amidst the chaos and destruction, we meet Michael Fernsby, a decorated British Army officer haunted by the scars of battle and personal loss. His latest mission takes him deep into Nazi Germany, where the echoes of his past shape his every move.

As he navigates the treacherous corridors of the Nazi war machine, Michael is forced to confront moral dilemmas and make split-second decisions that could mean the difference between life and death.

But amidst the trials of the Fernsby family, this is more than just a story of survival. It's a powerful tale of resilience and the unwavering pursuit of justice in the face of unspeakable darkness.

Will Michael's indomitable spirit be enough to overcome the shadows of war, or will he be consumed by them? Join him on this unforgettable journey as he confronts the very essence of heroism and justice.

For fans of historical fiction and wartime dramas, Ludsecke is must-read. If you enjoyed books like All the Light We Cannot See or The Nightingale, you won't want to miss this thrilling tale of courage and sacrifice.

Genres: Historical Fiction, World War II

406 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 29, 2024

About the author

J.C. Jarvis grew up in Derbyshire, England, with a lifelong fascination for history, particularly the Second World War and Tudor England.

After serving in the British Army and later working in the IT industry, he turned fully to writing, transforming a lifelong passion for history into a career as a bestselling historical fiction author.

He is best known for the Fernsby’s War Series, a sweeping World War II saga following British intelligence officer Michael Fernsby and those drawn into the hidden war of espionage, resistance, and sacrifice behind enemy lines.

The series has built a loyal international readership and is praised for its depth of research, emotional realism, and cinematic storytelling.

In addition to Fernsby’s War, Jarvis is the author of the John Howard Tudor series and the origin novel Defying the Reich, which tells the powerful early story of fan-favourite resistance heroine Mina Postner.

When not writing, J.C. continues to research obsessively, always chasing the next story buried in history’s shadows.

Reviews

[Katja Bozeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book! I think it took me just a bit over 2 weeks to read all 3. Can’t wait for September to get #4!

[Carolyn O’Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 of this series. It is about British Intelligence and Counterintelligence. Now a decorated Captain in the British Intelligence is asked to go behind enemy lines by way of the Netherlands into Germany again for an almost impossible task. It’s a suicide mission. The deck is stacked against him. There are leaks of intelligence by way of threats against a man’s reputation. Many events prior have been exposed before Michael reaches his next destination. It has suspense and it almost wants me to not continue to read because I am afraid of the outcome. I know there are 2 more books but Michael may be captured and his life tortured. You just don’t know, so you keep reading and discovering until the end.

[Kay Schuch · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is #3 in the series and I am completely invested. The characters are totally believable and I have to keep reminding myself this is a work of fiction. The history I never knew happened in the years leading up to WWII. As horrible as the events of the war were, those months and years leading up to it and the demise of Germany make me realize this war was happening before any declarations were made. I mindset of the warmongers is quite unfathomable to me and yet it all happened. Man’s inhumanity to man is something I just can’t wrap my brain around. It is just so ….what? I don’t think there is a word I could utter that would express my horror and anger! I really need to pray for my fellow man….without ceasing!

[EvilAntie Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Saga Continues

what a riveting part three. This is what classical spy counterintelligence, intelligence story should be in some fall way short, but not this incredible piece of writing. It struck me as I was reading this on another marathon Reid how young all the characters are. Imagine if this happened today I don’t know, part of me feels it would because there’s something so basic in terms of patriotism, perseverance, and bravery. So I have another day where I stop the Talking Heads and the blundering on social media and go back in time to when people were tested, and their stories are told by incredible authors such as C. J. Jarvis.

[David Mc · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this third installment of “Fernsby’s War,” young Michael Fernsby is once again sent off on a nearly impossible undercover mission to Nazi Germany. This time, Michael finds himself working with several members of the underground, as he attempts to steal secret documents concerning Nazi U-Boats. All in all, this fast paced novel is so realistic…that I nearly cringed in my chair as Michael entered Germany of 1939, where there was a real and ever-present danger of encountering the dreaded Gestapo on nearly any street corner. For fans of WWII historical fiction, this is definitely a series to pick up.

[Bruce Manninen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The third in the series and an interesting change in the writing. Lots of micro stories before the main event. So it was not a slow read until that main event. This made it a great novel with lots going on. The main hero is still a super hero and slightly to good to be true. But it's a journey for ones imagination and a great journey be be involved with.

[Tommy Studer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read the first three books. Can’t wait for the next one. Can’t put down read. So many interesting characters . Suspense on every page. So sad that we still have that Hate and Prejudice in our world today.😢

[Debbie Trammell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

These books are wonderfully well written, very fast paced and never a dull moment. The character of Micheal is very good and he gets in some very tight places. If you are interested in W W 2 I highly recommend this book.

[Gloria Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting story

3rd book in the series. I am reading them all. Stories make me hold my breath. JC Jarvis very good author in my opinion. Might be a little far fetched sometimes but I guess it makes the story more exciting.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series

Loved this book as I finished another in the series . Is filled with history families bravery patriotism even love Can’t wait to read the next book. By time I get a little more than half way through I’m up all night til I finish it!

[Spencer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoying the Series

I really am enjoying this series of books with the beginning of WW2 as the backdrop. I know it is historical fiction but I do understand much of it is based on fastening I enjoy. Looking forward to the next book.

[09/01 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good read

Fernsby continues his battles with the Nazi regime. Of he goes bodies everywhere, but our aplenty tries every trick in the book and a few not. It's a good read but a little too similar to previous novel. Hopefully the next instalment will have more variation.

[Rosalind Guttman]

Great read. I could.not
put it down..

[Melanie Underwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third book in this fabulous series is another excellent read.

[Bill Forrester · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story of heroism

Michael Farnsby is in the right place at the right time. It's a story of incredible courage. Interesting love interest and good family background.

[Sue Meek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book easy read

Thanks for all of your work and great job guys. Hope you sell lots of books keep up your good work.

[Debbie Wozniak]

Excellent The series gets better and better with each book

Exciting, well written! I see the next book is Rotterdam. I will be ordering that book for my next read.

[Mary Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Stories inside stories.

This book kept me guessing the outcome. The war calling up a young man who unexpectedly became a spy. Reminded me of a young James Bond.

[Patrick J. Baier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

The books thus far have been engrossing. It keeps me interested.
When the series ends, I will be at a search for another author.

[Mark Beattie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read along the same story line as books 1 and 2. I liked this one the best of the 3

[jessica s. ho · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second time reread was better !
Enjoyed it immensely

[Robert Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading

Great book. I have enjoyed reading all of his books. I would recommend reading them all. The story builds in each book. Thank for the adventure.

[catherine Riffice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can hardly wait to read part 4!

[barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great story of the horrors of war how it effects of war as people are poverty and shortage of food ect