From Arctic Snow to Desert Sand

The British Ace #6

by Griff Hosker

The novel takes Bill Harsker from the fields of France to other postings in the post war world of 1918. It is the story of the early days of the R.A.F. when Winston Churchill commanded the fledgling air force. Bill is sent to help fight the Bolsheviks in the Baltic where he has to learn to take-off and land on a carrier. There he has to learn how to play politics with men whose loyalties are not obvious. Ordered to the rebellion in Egypt and then Somaliland, Bill has to learn a whole range of new skills. Based upon actual events Arctic Snow to Desert Sand is the story of how the Royal Air Force learned its skills of war in a time of peace.

Genres: Historical Fiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2017

About the author

I was born in 1950 in Lancashire and attended a boy’s grammar school. After qualifying as an English and Drama teacher in 1972, I worked in the North East of England for the next 35 years. During that time I did write, mainly plays, pantos and musicals for the students at the three schools in which I worked.

When I stopped teaching I set up my own consultancy firm and worked as an adviser in schools and colleges in the North East of England. The new Conservative Government ended that avenue of work and in 2010 I found that I had time on my hands; having started work at the age of 15 I found the lack of work not to my liking and used the time to research the Roman invasion of Britain and begin to create a novel. The result was The Sword of Cartimandua.

My decision to begin writing was one of the best I have ever taken.

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Reviews

[dAVID wILD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read as with all his books.

Great read as with all Griff's books and a fitting end to this series with still an opportunity to take the tale further into the future as the RAF grows.

[Mike and Chris Soderling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Griff's books mostly because they are a good counterbalance to the usual types of books I read. These are simple fun reads about a time in history I am interested in. And I appreciate the way they have some historical accuracy

[Dana Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Post war years

Interesting part of history rarely mentioned. It is generally forgotten but the intermining years between wars help in developing tactics and equipment for future conflicts.

[Michael Merry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Well written and well thought out. Varied stories and locations keep the readers interest. Looking forward to the next one.

[Samuel R · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very good read

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. My hope is that it continues. A story line with some gaps that scream to be filled in.

[shaunjones · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read as good as all of the other books

Could not out of down great read as always
Can't wait for the next and there is the medieval books too

[David Swift]

Great book

I hope the Harsker story continues.
I have thoroughly enjoy the stories about both the father and the son .
Thanks!