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The Odin Mission

(Jack Tanner: Book 1): an absorbing, tense, high-octane historical action novel set in Norway during WW2. Guaranteed to get your pulse racing!

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The Odin Mission

By: James Holland
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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From the pen of bestselling author and historian James Holland comes this action-packed page-turner of a wartime thriller. Jam-packed with sharp dialogue, dynamic and authentic scenes and unforgettable characterisation, this is perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Bernard Cornwell and Ken Follett.

'Tanner is a chiselled protagonist straight out of the pages of the old Commando comics...Destined to be a series that will run and run.' -- Mail On Sunday

Sharpe for the Blitz years...The Odin Mission is a meaty, all-action yarn' - Sunday Telegraph
'A breezy, action packed, page turning, ripper of a yarn' -- ***** Reader review
'I just couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review
'A cracking tale' -- ***** Reader review
'Top class' -- ***** Reader review
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Norway, 1940: ONE SMALL FORCE STANDS BEFORE THE NAZI BLITZKRIEG.

The few remaining British troops retreat in the fact of a remorseless German advance. For Sergeant Jack Tanner and his stranded patrol, it is a desperate rearguard action.

With the odds stacked against them and the temperature dropping fast, they are not only fighting for their lives, but also to protect a mysterious Norwegian professor in whose hands lies the outcome of the war.

To survive, Tanner must outfox and outfight the pursuing Nazis who are desperate for the secrets the Norwegian holds. They will stop at nothing to secure them. . .

Jack Tanner's adventures continue in Darkest Hour.

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Critic reviews

Plenty of action... sharp dialogue and swift characterisation. The whole is intelligently structured so that this is absorbing and thoughtful as well as tense and exciting
Old-fashioned, testosterone-fuelled escapism and Tanner is a chiselled protagonist straight out of the pages of the old Commando comics... Destined to be a series that will run and run
Sharpe for the Blitz years... The Odin Mission is a meaty, all-action yarn
A good old-fashioned action hero makes his appearance in this page-turning thriller, the first of a planned series of Second World War novels featuring Sergeant Jack Tanner... James Holland, a respected military historian, has produced a story authentic in every detail
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With its historical accuracy and fluent story it was a joy. It was read very nicely

It is a great historical novel! Enjoyed it a lot.

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A Good story well told . Well written as should be expected from such a well known Historeian. Good sound knowledge of the period .a pleasure in its self. To many people write books on on a period of history that they now to little about. This was a good book well written

Good Holiday Read

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It is a an improbable adventure set in realistic circumstances. The descriptions of the landscapes, military equipment and events are detailed and beautiful. I respect the author's commitment to historical accuracy. The characters are wonderful, the only weak one being the stupid French Lieutenant, who is a bit of a stereotype if you don't mind me saying. Full marks to the reader - what an exhausting performance it must have been for him, doing all those voices and accents. I would suggest, however, that he needs to work on his French and Scottish accents. His own beautiful Welsh accent obtrudes into everybody's speech, meaning that the gritty Jack Tanner often sounds like Richard Burton or Anthony Hopkins - no bad thing, but a bit incongruous perhaps. That is only nitpicking, because, overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable listening experience. Thank you to everybody concerned.

Exciting and Poignant Story

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An incredible wartime saga. Saul Reichlin is one of my favourite narrators and his performance is always excellent 👍

Superb Story

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Gripping action with strong characters and an interesting plot twist - very well read.

Great story

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