777 results for 'Colonel Maclean'

A fascinating personal tale from a rare breed of young men who transform into steely professionals at the controls of a fighter aircraft. From F-4 Phantom to A-10 Warthog is an absorbing account of...

Set in the breathtaking Alaskan landscape that Eowyn Ivey brought to vivid life in her novel "The Snow Child", "To the Bright Edge of the World" is a story of discovery set at the end of the...

Prophet is a present-day science fiction novel that feels like the best sort of spy novel. An all-American diner appears overnight in a remote field, and deaths quickly follow. A mysterious weapon,...

Death in the present re-awakens a dark time in Blake's past. In 1919, Colonel Lawrence has an unpleasant meeting with an MI5 agent who confiscates his manuscript of The Seven Pillars of Wisdom...

Boone's Lick: A Novel by Larry McMurtry is a historical novel that follows Mary Margaret as she sets out to confront her husband and the circumstances of their life. Fed up with her situation, she...

Pompey Casmilus's life is marked by turmoil in 1936. Her love affair with Freddy has ended, and she's struggling to cope with the growing threat of German militarism. Feeling lost and alone, she's...

The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as the Clans prepare to reclaim their former home. Three hundred years after the Star League Army's defeat, the Clans have returned with a singular goal: to...

Colonel Utah Blaine's life has been marked by escape and survival. After being held captive in Mexico, he finds himself in Texas, where he saves the life of a rancher and is offered a chance to fight...

The Last Mountain Man: A gripping Western novel by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. When Smoke Jensen and his bride Sally settled on the Colorado frontier, they dreamed of building a new life...

When the Asurans launch a surprise attack on multiple fronts, Colonel Ellis is dispatched to observe the battle from the Apollo. However, their mission takes an unexpected turn when an Ancient ship...

The A13 Mk. I & Mk. II Cruiser Tanks: A Technical History follows the development and deployment of a pivotal British tank design from its conception in 1936 to its use during the Battle of France...

German Strategy in the Great War by Lieut-Colonel Philip Neame is a comprehensive study of the German military strategy during World War I. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the separate...

At the height of the Vietnam War, one American aviator's life hung in the balance. Lieutenant Colonel Gene Hambleton was shot down behind enemy lines and held captive by both the North Vietnamese and...

August 1991 marks a pivotal moment in history as tensions between the Soviet Union and NATO escalate. In this gripping alternate history novel, Colonel Robert Buckner finds himself at the forefront...

Mr Bennet's Dutiful Daughter ~ a Pride and Prejudice Variation ~ by Joana Starnes. When news from Longbourn interrupts Colonel Fitzwilliam's conversation, Miss Elizabeth Bennet is faced with an...

The Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19, 1775, marked a pivotal moment in American history. On that morning, British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith were sent to confiscate...

The Learned Book in the Age of Confessions brings to life the vibrant learned book trade of late Renaissance Europe. At its hub was Frankfurt's Fair, where scholars and publishers engaged in...

Elsie's Wartime Wish by Carol MacLean is a heartwarming and compelling family saga set against the backdrop of World War 2. When Elsie Weir loses her mother, she and her sister Jessie are left to...

The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird is a thought-provoking and emotive novel that explores a world where a mysterious virus has broken out, affecting only men. As the pandemic spreads globally,...

Birk MacLean has been ordered to take a bride. But he requires a wife strong enough to help lead one of the most powerful clans in Western Scotland. Instead, he finds himself face to face with Carys...

Juliana Fiori lives for passion. With her bold and impulsive nature, she refuses to play by society's rules, speaking her mind and caring little for the approval of the ton. Her scandalous reputation...

Lena MacLeod's life has been forever changed by her late husband's cruel whims. Now, with the king's edict forcing her to marry Scottish warrior Alex MacLean, she never expected to feel safe or happy...

The life of Colonel Fawcett is shrouded in mystery, with his disappearance in the Matto Grosso remaining one of the greatest unsolved enigmas. In 1925, Fawcett was convinced he had discovered the...

Adam Scott listens to the reading of his father's will, aware that the contents can only be meagre. The Colonel, after all, had nothing to leave - except a letter he had never opened himself, a...

The Battle of Isandlwana: A Turning Point in the Anglo-Zulu War On January 22nd, 1879, the British Army in South Africa faced a devastating defeat at the hands of the Zulu warriors. Meanwhile, at a...

The City of Joy is also a city of horrors for those who know its true face. In 1931, two sisters arrive in Bousaada with dreams of becoming successful dancers, but their lives are forever changed by...

During World War II, Britain's Air Ministry developed a secret strategy to counter German bombing by creating decoy airfields and military bases. This campaign, led by Colonel John Fisher Turner,...

Avery Cates has never been in better shape, thanks to the advanced augmentations he's received from the army. However, his newfound abilities come with a deadly price: a remote control that can shut...

Stephen Dando-Collins' Tycoon's War is a gripping account of an epic imperialist duel between two men with vastly different ambitions. In 1861, Cornelius Vanderbilt, one of America's wealthiest...

Simon the Fiddler is a captivating tale of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Paulette Jiles's spare yet evocative writing brings to life the story of Simon...

Powder River: Disastrous Opening of the Great Sioux War is a comprehensive account of the pivotal battle that sparked the Great Sioux War of 1876-77. On March 17, 1876, Colonel Joseph J. Reynolds and...

A remarkable true story of faith and perseverance emerges from World War II. In October 1944, US Army Air Corps Second Lieutenant David "Mac" Warren MacArthur was shot down over Greece while on a...

Colonel Robert Michael Powell and Captain George Hillyer were two Confederate officers who fought bravely at Gettysburg in 1863. Their experiences during the battle are vividly described in this...

Colonel S is a man with a reputation for getting the job done, no matter the cost. His latest mission is to ensure the dominance of one group over another in Malaysia, and he needs help from an old...

Elizabeth Darcy and her husband have been enjoying a blissful year of marriage, but secrets and deception are beginning to creep into their idyllic life at Pemberley. As their friends' troubles and...

The Leipzig Campaign, 1813: Napoleon and the "Battle of the Nations" A detailed examination of one of the most pivotal battles in European history, this book provides a thorough analysis of the...

Hitler: The Escape is a gripping thriller that delves into one of history's most enduring mysteries. Did Hitler truly meet his end at the end of World War II, or did he escape to continue his...

The Civil War Prisons of the Union: A Vivid Account of Captivity and Survival. Captives in Gray is a detailed and thought-provoking history of the Union's prisoner-of-war camps during the American...

Developing the mindset of an elite Special Operations member can transform your world. This expert guide illustrates the characteristics that make these individuals so unique and successful, and...

The Accidental Shootdown of U.S. Black Hawks Over Northern Iraq by Scott A. Snook On April 14, 1994, two US Air Force F-15 fighters accidentally shot down two US Army Black Hawk helicopters over...

The Irish Guards: A Brief History from 1900 to 1927. This concise history was written in response to a need for regimental histories as part of educational syllabi and NCO promotion exams. As the...

Crueler Than Dead Vol 2 by Tsukasa Saimura is set in a world overrun by a zombie outbreak. After a perilous journey, Maki and Shota arrive at Tokyo Dome, the largest refugee camp in the Kanto region,...

Colonel Hilton, aka Uncle Jack, lives in Mount Jewel, one of Ireland's largest houses. However, his life is turned upside down when he attempts to burn down a lady vicar's bungalow, leading to his...

The Able Archers: A Cold War Spy Thriller In 1983, the world teetered on the brink of nuclear annihilation, and only a few individuals were aware of the danger. This gripping story follows the lives...

Yoni's Last Battle: The Rescue at Entebbe, 1976 On 4 July 1976, a daring operation took place in Entebbe, Uganda, as Israel's elite commandos attempted to rescue 105 Jewish and Israeli passengers...

Discover 5,000 incredible facts that will amaze and fascinate you. From the astonishing to the amusing, this comprehensive book covers a wide range of subjects, including science, nature, history,...

Set against the backdrop of one of history's most pivotal moments, White Fox is a gripping Cold War thriller that delves into the complexities of Soviet politics and the machinations of espionage.In...

Winston Churchill's Toyshop: The Inside Story of Military Intelligence The secret weapons developed by Department M.D.1., Winston Churchill's 'back room' operation, played a significant role in the...

The Christmas Bombings: Operation Linebacker II 1972 In December 1972, President Nixon ordered a massive air campaign against Hanoi, North Vietnam, in an attempt to persuade the North Vietnamese to...

The Body in the Library is an English language learner's adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous detective novel. Adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme, this Level 3 reader has been...

The Royal Leicestershire Regiment's history is told in "Marching with the Tigers", covering the years 1955 to 1975. During this period, the regiment and its successor units undertook numerous...

Colonel Meroy's life is one of contrasts - a pillar of the landed gentry with a secret past as a London pickpocket. Now, he finds himself in a perilous situation: his latest job has put him at odds...

The Selous Scouts: Rhodesian Counter-Insurgency Specialists Formed in 1973 by Lieutenant-Colonel Ron Reid-Daly at the request of General Peter Walls, the Selous Scouts were a highly effective...

Mary Bennet, the intelligent and practical sister of the Bennet family, finds herself unexpectedly engaged to Mr. Michaels, the steady steward of Rosings Park. By all appearances, they are...

Dr. Peter Blood's quiet life in Somerset, England, was shattered when he tended to wounded rebels during the Monmouth Rebellion. His actions were misinterpreted as treasonous, and despite his...

The Death Company by Cristoforo Baseggio In September 1915, the Austro-Hungarian army controlled key mountain locations in the Fassa Alps, posing a significant threat to the Italian plains. Colonel...

Set in 1974, Emily Adams and the Triangle of Doom is the first book in a trilogy that follows Emily's epic struggle against an alien presence threatening humanity's spiritual management facility. In...

Witness to War Crimes: A Peacekeeper's Memoir In October 1991, Colonel Colm Doyle became embroiled in one of Europe's most devastating conflicts when he was deployed as the European Community Monitor...

The Victorio Campaign 1880 by Robert N. Watt is a detailed study of the US army's operations against Apache leader Victorio in New Mexico and Western Texas during 1880. In January 1880, Victorio...

Everything You Were Taught About African-Americans and the Civil War is Wrong, Ask a Southerner! challenges long-held assumptions about one of America's most pivotal conflicts. Award-winning author...

Operation Starlite: The Beginning of the Blood Debt in Vietnam - August 1965 by Otto Lehrack On August 18, 1965, the first major clash of the Vietnam War took place on the Van Tuong Peninsula near...

Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife is a thought-provoking examination of the challenges of adapting to changing circumstances during conflicts. Lieutenant Colonel John A. Nagl, a veteran of both...

Certain to Win: The Strategy of John Boyd, Applied to Business by Chet Richards. This book develops the strategy of late US Air Force Colonel John R. Boyd for the world of business. Boyd's ideas were...

Artie Conan Doyle is about to become famous for creating one of literature's greatest detectives. But first, he has a mystery of his own to solve. While exploring Greyfriars Kirkyard by night, Artie...

With Paulus at Stalingrad is a personal and insightful account of the German defeat during World War II. Colonel Wilhelm Adam's memoir describes his time as an ADC to General Paulus, commander of the...

Fang Rock has always been shrouded in mystery. Since 1955, its lighthouse stood as a testament to tragedy, its tower gutted by fire that left it out of commission. Now, after years of renovation, the...

Dry Road to Nowhere is set in the Wyoming Territory, a battleground for native tribes and a place most folks avoid. Former Texas Ranger Butch Keeler and his saloon fight buddy Tucker Cobb launch the...

Charles R. Forbes, Warren G. Harding, and the Making of the Veterans Bureau by Rosemary Stevens. The founding director of the US Veterans Bureau was at the centre of a scandal that has endured for...

Step through the gate to a universe of science fiction adventure with Stargate: Points of Origins. This anthology brings together ten fantastic stories from across the Pegasus and Milky Way galaxies,...

Sophie Fevvers is a mystery, a performance of identity that captivates all who see her. Part swan, part woman, she dazzles with her aerial skills and charms the Prince of Wales. But what lies beneath...

A Yorkshire village is left stunned when Colonel Aubrey Tarleton, a respected member of the community, deliberately walks into the path of a speeding train. His body is found with a note pinned to...

Red Metal: A Gripping Novel of World War III A desperate Kremlin launches a surprise attack on Western Europe and east Africa, aiming to secure control over rare earth mineral mines that will give...

Saigon, 1963. A city torn apart by war and unrest. For Ned Rivers, a rookie photographer, this is the perfect opportunity to capture the iconic shot that will make his name. But when he witnesses a...

Colonel Katterfelto has returned to London, bringing with him a legacy of smoke and Spiritual Laboratory conflagrations. His latest creation, The Mechanical Messiah, was intended as 'Heaven's last...

The Original Shades of Gray A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia is a historical fiction novel that explores the complexities of war and loyalty. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War,...

A History of the Barclay Family, with Pedigrees from 1067 to 1933, Part III The Barclays in Scotland and England from 1610 to 1933 by Hubert F. Barclay and Alice Wilson-Fox. This volume offers a...

Colonel Utah Blaine was held captive by the Army of the Revolution and broke out to head north from Mexico with nothing but his clothes. He soon found himself in new trouble, struggling at the end of...

When Captain Lacey finds himself standing over a dead body, he is left with more questions than answers. The victim, Colonel Hamilton Isherwood, was a man from his past who Lacey clashed with during...

Daniel Jackson's latest mission takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally activates a Goa'uld transport ring. Now a prisoner of Lord Yu, Daniel finds himself at the mercy of his capricious captor...

The Panhandle Plains: A Frontier Region in Texas's Last Frontier. In 1875, Jim Jackson, a Texas Ranger and frontier scout, identified potential in the panhandle plains as a region for settlement. He...

January 31, 1968, marked the beginning of a desperate battle for survival in Hue City. A sudden explosion ripped through the fog, followed by a hail of rocket and mortar shells, as a large group of...

The Final Hours of Stalingrad In late afternoon on August 23rd, 1942, the Kampfgruppe led by Lieutenant Colonel Hyazinth Graf Strachwitz reached the northern outskirts of Stalingrado, marking the...

The Compatriots: The Russian Exiles Who Fought Against the Kremlin The history of Russian espionage is marked by a complex web of relationships between the country's expatriates and the Kremlin. From...

Curtain: Poirot's Last Case is a gripping mystery novel by Agatha Christie, featuring the iconic detective Hercule Poirot. The story takes place at Styles, the venue of Poirot's first investigation,...

Set against the backdrop of colonial India in the late 19th century, E.F. Knight's journey through Kashmir, Western Tibet, Gilgit, and surrounding regions offers a unique glimpse into the lives of...

Lieutenant-Colonel (Retd) Diane Allen recounts her 30 years in the British Army, from her early days as one of the first women at Sandhurst to her later successes and challenges. Her story spans...

Carl von Clausewitz's magnum opus, "On War", is a foundational work of military analysis and philosophy that continues to shape modern military thought. Written by a Prussian military officer who...

A life of unexpected adventures and people has shaped Colonel D D Behrens' story. From his childhood in California to his experiences as an Air Force officer, he has lived many lives, accumulating...

Sir Harold Goodeve Ruggles-Brise was a distinguished soldier who saw active service in South Africa and on the Western Front during World War I. His life is told through previously unpublished...

A White Man's War: An Historical Novel of the Boer War and Mafeking by Graham Watkins. The Siege of Mafeking was a seven-month conflict that claimed an unknown number of lives, sparked by General...

The Shameful State by Sony Labou Tansi is a powerful novel that tackles the darker aspects of human nature and the corrupting influence of power. Set in a fictional African nation, this work of...

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has a rich and intriguing history. Founded in the late eighteenth century as a Royal military academy, it played host to significant events, including Charles I's...

From Casino Royale to The Eagle Has Landed, British thrillers have played a significant role in shaping the genre. This entertaining history reveals how award-winning crime writer Mike Ripley...

Captain Cook: A Graphic and Lively Account of One of Britain's Great National Heroes On the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook's successful navigation to the coast of Australia, this absorbing story...

Daisy MacLean runs the family hotel in the Cotswolds, but her personal life is about to get a lot more complicated. Her friend Tara is getting married to her ex-boyfriend, Dominic, and Daisy's best...

The Bear Pit by S. G. MacLean is a gripping historical mystery that delves into the treacherous world of 17th-century England. In 1656, Captain Damian Seeker is tasked with uncovering the truth...

The Cambridge Five: A Captivating Guide to the Russian Spies in Britain Who Passed Information to the Soviet Union During World War II During the 1930s, a group of highly educated individuals from...

Armand Caulaincourt's life is a testament to the complexities of the Napoleonic era. Born at the age of 15, he rose through the ranks of the French army, experiencing both triumph and hardship in his...

Warfare in the Indian Sub-Continent during the early years of the nineteenth century was marked by conflict between the British Empire and the Marathas. A young general, Arthur Wellesley, would later...

The Fight for Dublin, 1919-1921 Urban Warfare in the Irish Struggle for Independence by Joseph McKenna In the midst of Ireland's struggle for independence, Dublin became a battleground. This intense...