ROCKS AND SHOALS

by M.L. Maki, Sofia Maki

Commodore Samantha Hunt's career as commander of Air Forces United Kingdom has come to an end. After destroying the Luftwaffe over Britain and decisively defeating the German invasion, she has been ordered to turn over her command and return to the States a commander. Her exploits are the lead in every Movie Tone newsreel. She is the people's hero. She is not a hero to the politicians of 1942. She is a thorn they cannot remove. She is passed over for command and refused the medals and honors she has earned. Why? Because she is a woman. Sam must navigate the rocks and shoals of politics in America while she leads a bond tour. Her comrades find their own way in 1940s America, while Sam finds her way as a leader of strength, honor, and resolve in the country she loves. Sam knows where she belongs, now she has to prove herself again. Can Commander Samantha Hunt survive this battle and get back to what she does best, fighting the enemy in the sky?

Genres: Time Travel, Science Fiction

641 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 2, 2021

Reviews

[Donald Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still the best time travel series around. The simple concept of a US carrier task force (and 4 random ground stations) traveling from the late 70's back to 1941 has been superbly well handled in terms of its consequences to the new time line. The attention to detail from multiple protagonist perspectives is only getting richer as the series progresses. It's not just the direct impact on the war, but the impact of technology, but social and cultural differences as well. All of the scientifically shown development principles in James Burks "Connections" can be found here.

[Jonathan Herbst · Rating 5 out of 5]

The alternate WWII continues

Maki and daughter continue to see a classic back in time saga of WWII. The continuing exploits o Sam Hunt and her air crews remains a consistently engrossing read. The inhuman of war is a constant in the store, but doesn't disagree from the human drama that drives the storyline. The conflict between the modern crews and those in the past continues to evolve. Great to read , can't wait for the next book and accompanying books with submarine.

[Kevin Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

Always like this author series. However there slowly losing something. The sexism and racism would be real problems, but??? Don't have the words to tell the felling I get. Please give this series a try, but I giving it one star less than my other review. May be quicken the law and end the series. Would like to post war spin off.

[allan michael holmes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good alternative history series

Enjoyable storyline - marred by reference to King George VI living in Buckingham (a town) vice Buckingham Palace - also spoilt by many typos (I presume these have occurred during transcription to Kindle as there are far too many to have slipped through a Publisher's proof reader !)

[GREGORY W. LUFT · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slower paced but fills in family backstories.

Great reading for any ex-sailor. Whole series a great ride through history what could have been.
Great characters that you love to follow.
Writers know what they are doing. Thanks. Book series contains just enough humor. Just like real. Navy life. This is no shirt that I speak. I can't wait to start next book.

[Jimmy Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

More of the same good stuff

Good story. It is comfortable to read stuff that you already know. Like many Congress critters are cheating, lying S.O.B.s. Every one knows this, why do we let it continue?

[Les Johnston · Rating 5 out of 5]

On of the best stories I’ve read, an absolute ripper of a series

[Robert Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible series!

I've enjoyed the entire series of books and it doesn't look like it will end anytime soon! Great story, great writing!

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series with enthralling characters that really put a looking glass on an age that has been lionized

[Ian Gordon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very good series, however, it is becoming more like a script for a drama. Putting the name of the person talking at the beginning of the sentence detracts from the overall story.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read!

I really enjoy these books and can’t wait for the next two in the Fighting Tomcats series. I eagerly await.

[Allen Kuhns · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding

Another Outstanding Book in The Fighting TOMCATS Series. It was an exciting read that I found very hard to put down. I will be downloading Book # 6 Okay 3 Wire now

[Neil Colello · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the story line. Quick paced and tough to put down. But. If I read the words "My Love" one more time, I'm crushing my Kindle.

[Jeffrey Cherrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

good read

Another fine chapter in the fighting tomcats series, well written and believable characters, interesting to see where the author goes with series, roll on book six

[Jim Purcell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Commodore’s success creates a high level of visibility and many problems.
Spike and her squadron are instrumental in stopping the Nazi invasion of Britain by virtually eliminating their air supremacy. Her reward is a demotion and a bond tour.

[Volpot · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars. Not much action. Most of the book concerned itself with the MC's struggles against the prevailing misogynistic and racist attitudes prevalent in 1942. My real issue is the unrealistic rate of technology adoption and the rate of industrial production stemming from the transfer of 1990 technology to 1942. It's all too easy and all too fast.