Historical Military Fiction

The Machinery of Survival in Malta’s Darkest Hours

By early 1942, Malta was in trouble. The small British-held island sat directly across Axis supply routes to North Africa, which made it strategically valuable and an obvious target. Bombing had intensified. Food, fuel and aircraft were in short supply. And every ship that managed to reach the island had…

BookTribSeptember 9, 2026

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Love Shines Through the Horrors of War in “A Small Hotel”

Suanne Laqueur’s ambitious historical fiction novel, A Small Hotel, begins with a “Once upon a time” innocence, a sweet simplicity that belies the labyrinthine journey she’s about to take her readers on. It’s a romance; a travelogue; an introduction to Swedish mythology, language and good luck charms. The story begins…

Sherri DaleyMarch 25, 2022

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7 Fictions Attacking the Civil War From All Sides

We are living through a tumultuous time in history. The COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, political tension — every day, it seems, we experience a new event in keeping with the recent theme of crazy-high levels of change. This isn’t the first time, however, that this country has gingerly picked its…

Judy MorenoApril 23, 2021

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Bernard Cornwell is as Sharp and Entertaining as His Latest Novel, “Sharpe’s Assassin”

“Prepare to have your buckles swashed.” — People "Richard Sharpe has the most astounding knack for finding himself where the action is . . . and adding considerably to it." — Wall Street Journal “Excellently entertaining. If you love historical drama, then look no further.” — Boston Globe One theory…

Nancy BilyeauDecember 15, 2021

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Captivating Literary Journey Contemplates Transformative Themes of the Human Soul

Tabula Rasa by author Travis Lane is a captivating literary journey that delves into the profound theme of a blank slate, symbolizing the boundless potential within every individual for growth and transformation. Authored with finesse, the book presents a kaleidoscope of narratives, each serving as a unique chapter in the…

Wyatt SemenukNovember 28, 2023

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5 Contemplative Novels From Authors Inspired By Their Time in the Military

You’ve heard the common phrase before, “Write what you know.” And who better to write about the harsh and weighty realities of war, the rigidity and routines of the military, the unique skillset needed to be part of it all, and the lasting effect of what they've witnessed — than…

BookTribFebruary 16, 2024

The Remains of the Corps Volume II The March Across Samar by Will Remain

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Marine’s Account of Battle in Philippines Exposes War’s Realities

I wrote in a 2020 review that The Remains of the Corps Volume I: Ivy and the Crossing was one of the most unique and innovative books I had read in a long time. It was the military history of a family of Marines, the Remains, taking place during World…

Jim AlkonJune 20, 2024

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A Powerful, Human Story of Grief and Grace in the Aftermath of War

In This Troubled Ground, retired Lt. Col. Les Carroll offers a deeply authentic tale of war’s aftermath, following an Air Force officer and a grieving mother through loss, hope, and the search for meaning.

BookTribJuly 9, 2025