Review of Moonlight Serenade
Posted: 10 Aug 2023, 09:35
[Following is a volunteer review of "Moonlight Serenade" by Terry Mark.]
The year 1944 is one the world will never forget. The historical fiction thriller, Moonlight Serenade by Terry Mark, brings it all back into sharp focus again. It is the third book of the series, The Vim Hood Chronicles.
It is 1944, and all the continents are at war. The Germans are trying to win the war at all costs and are secretly looking for the source of some special crystals that will give them an edge. They also have other nasty surprises in store for their enemies. The Allied troops have caught their scent in more ways than one and are on their trail. Who will find it first?
History meets fiction in this action-packed third book of the series. The famous names are a wonderful surprise, and they drew me into the storyline. After all, it is not every day you find an Oscar-award-winning actor at the helm of a fighter plane, fighting for God and country. Even though this book is the third in the series, it reads well as a standalone. However, one needs to read the first two books, Kill the Night and And The Sun Goeth Down, for a great reading experience.
I like how the book hits the ground running. Instantly, I was transported to the 20th century when the war across all the continents was still raging. Even though I knew how it would all end, it was still suspenseful and intriguing, especially with the fictional storyline added to it. I particularly loved the supernatural storyline. The author’s writing style had me imagining the scenes and the descriptions of the characters. Reading through the book made me realise how lucky we are that the world survived the war. It should be a stark reminder of what happens when absolute power corrupts absolutely and an egomaniac decides that one race is superior to others. Hence we owe ourselves never to let such a catastrophe happen again.
The characters are a tad too many. Yet, the leads are diverse and well-developed. I loved all the female characters in this book. They are all resilient and courageous. I found Kitty’s character compelling the most. She was young, brave and fierce, even in the face of unimaginable terror. It did cross my mind that perhaps she had a multiple personality thing going on, but that only added to her allure. Allefra's character is another dominant force to be reckoned with. Her story is one I would have loved to know more about.
There is nothing about the book that I dislike. It is suspenseful and action-packed. I would rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I only spotted three errors, so it is professionally well edited. It is an adult book with profanity and scenes of war and violence. I would not recommend it to a younger/sensitive audience. It might also be triggering to some ethnic groups because of the Nazi scenes. I would recommend it to mature readers who enjoy historical fiction and thrillers.
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Moonlight Serenade
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The year 1944 is one the world will never forget. The historical fiction thriller, Moonlight Serenade by Terry Mark, brings it all back into sharp focus again. It is the third book of the series, The Vim Hood Chronicles.
It is 1944, and all the continents are at war. The Germans are trying to win the war at all costs and are secretly looking for the source of some special crystals that will give them an edge. They also have other nasty surprises in store for their enemies. The Allied troops have caught their scent in more ways than one and are on their trail. Who will find it first?
History meets fiction in this action-packed third book of the series. The famous names are a wonderful surprise, and they drew me into the storyline. After all, it is not every day you find an Oscar-award-winning actor at the helm of a fighter plane, fighting for God and country. Even though this book is the third in the series, it reads well as a standalone. However, one needs to read the first two books, Kill the Night and And The Sun Goeth Down, for a great reading experience.
I like how the book hits the ground running. Instantly, I was transported to the 20th century when the war across all the continents was still raging. Even though I knew how it would all end, it was still suspenseful and intriguing, especially with the fictional storyline added to it. I particularly loved the supernatural storyline. The author’s writing style had me imagining the scenes and the descriptions of the characters. Reading through the book made me realise how lucky we are that the world survived the war. It should be a stark reminder of what happens when absolute power corrupts absolutely and an egomaniac decides that one race is superior to others. Hence we owe ourselves never to let such a catastrophe happen again.
The characters are a tad too many. Yet, the leads are diverse and well-developed. I loved all the female characters in this book. They are all resilient and courageous. I found Kitty’s character compelling the most. She was young, brave and fierce, even in the face of unimaginable terror. It did cross my mind that perhaps she had a multiple personality thing going on, but that only added to her allure. Allefra's character is another dominant force to be reckoned with. Her story is one I would have loved to know more about.
There is nothing about the book that I dislike. It is suspenseful and action-packed. I would rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I only spotted three errors, so it is professionally well edited. It is an adult book with profanity and scenes of war and violence. I would not recommend it to a younger/sensitive audience. It might also be triggering to some ethnic groups because of the Nazi scenes. I would recommend it to mature readers who enjoy historical fiction and thrillers.
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Moonlight Serenade
View: on Bookshelves