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The Maple and the Blue: From tragedy to triumph in war-torn skies... (Jox McNabb Aviation Thrillers Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Patrick Larsimont (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,275 ratings
Follow Jox McNabb in his next WWII aviation adventure! Perfect for fans of Derek Robinson, James Holland, Frank Barnard and Alan Savage.

No.111 Squadron prepare to face the murderous skies over Dieppe…

Spring, 1942

The Allies and Fighter Command have gone on the offensive. The French town of Dieppe is selected for the first major assault on the European continent.

But Jox McNabb and No.111 Squadron start to feel like they are being lured into a trap.

And their new leader is acting unpredictably, making them worried that he can’t be trusted.

As the largest air armada since the Battle of Britain prepares for the operation, Jox suspects their squadron leader is using the men for his own vanity and ambition.

And if the Dieppe raid goes wrong could it prove to be a devastating sacrifice.

Can Jox lead his men to victory? Will the ambitious operation be a success?

Or will the squadron face disaster…?

THE MAPLE AND THE BLUE is the third book in the Jox McNabb Aviation Thrillers series: action-packed, authentic historical adventures following a young RAF pilot during the Second World War.

THE JOX MCNABB AVIATION THRILLERS SERIES:
BOOK ONE: The Lightning and the Few
BOOK TWO: The Raiders and the Cross
BOOK THREE: The Maple and the Blue
BOOK FOUR: The Vulcan and the Straits
BOOK FIVE: The Wire and the Lines
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    Jox McNabb Aviation Thrillers
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C2Q9MBQZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0854950461
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  • Book 3 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Jox McNabb Aviation Thrillers
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Patrick Larsimont

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Patrick worked in advertising with some of the most globally recognised agencies and brands. Prior to that he served in the military. With an enduring fascination for military history, and spurred on by two lockdowns, he took to writing stories.

His debut WW2 aviation thriller is called 'The Lightning and The Few,' and tells the story of Jox McNabb, a Scottish schoolboy who earns his wings in his country's hour of need.

The Jox McNabb series continues with 'The Raiders and the Cross' following Jox through the furnace of the Blitz and the siege of Malta. 'The Maple and the Blue' sees him involved with the tragic raid on Dieppe, before heading back to the Mediterranean.

The fourth book of the series, 'The Vulcan and the Straits' sees Jox and No. 111 Squadron involved in Operation Torch, the invasion of Vichy North Africa and then Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. Book Five, 'the Wire and the Lines' covers the Invasion of Italy and is published in February 2025.

Patrick's first stand-alone novel was published in October 2024 and is a paranormal military thriller called 'The Brookwood Boys.' It tells the story of restless ghosts in a military cemetery and explores the tragic legacy of war on the living and the dead.

A further stand-alone novel about a main character's previous lives as different soldiers is expected for publication in 2025.

For more info, please check out Patrick's author website. Simply search the web: Patrick Larsimont.

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  • Peter J
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2025
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    Those interested in wartime aviation will like this book.
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  • Peter Wright
    5.0 out of 5 stars interesting book
    Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2024
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    really like the real historical characters woven
    into the story
    and the Canadian connection
    my father flew with # 1 Canadian in WW2
    along with othe squadrons
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  • Bill
    4.0 out of 5 stars war action reports from WW2.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2024
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    The terrible war where many Canadians died on the beach. Superior German forces attacked from the cliff tops. Canadians were unprepared for action on the slippery shares.

    The story follows pilots through these reports. Great details of the spitfires in action in Belgium, Malta and North Africa, only a few from the original joining survive to live to old age.
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  • john
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2024
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    Worth a read
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  • BoogieBear
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another well written tale of WW2 and its horrors
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2024
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    There are so many of these books around now but this story is well told and nicely written
    How these brave souls on either side of the evil that is war lived, fought and died is a heart rending tribute to their bravery
    All wars end by talking and signing a peace treaty, such a tragedy that we can’t just skip the horror and cut to the end of the chase
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