Codes of Courage by A.L. Sowards, New Release & Review

Book Summary:

In a battle of torpedoes, depth charges, and secret codes, nothing is as vulnerable as the human heart.

1940: Austrian refugee Karl Lang has lost everything―his country, his home, and his family. All that is left to him is a burning ambition to see the Nazis defeated. Desperate for work and a way to help the war effort, he finds the one place that will take a refugee like him: a supply steamer traversing a deadly path past enemy U-boats.

Since their first meeting, Millie Stevens has felt an undeniable connection to Karl. As the war rages, she shares his determination to oppose the Nazis and finds work at the British codebreaking center at Bletchley Park. There she uses all her intellect and determination to break German codes and read U-boat transmissions―or risk losing the man she loves.

Rolf Denhart will do anything to defend the Fatherland, including long patrols in a cramped U-boat. But rumors from Germany leave him uneasy, forcing a choice between loyalty to his homeland, the safety of his family, and his peace of conscience.

In the midst of war, three lives are woven together to create an epic tapestry of love and loss, joy and pain, sacrifice and courage.

My Review:

Emotionally powerful and moving, Codes of Courage is a phenomenal novel set during World War II. Written with a dual perspective, the reader really gets to know and experience people fighting on both sides of the war. This enthralling historical fiction novel pulls the reader straight into the lives of Karl, Millie, and Rolf. The emotional connections are powerful and really bring you straight into the story. You can ride the waves of the ocean and sunk into its depths on a U-boat, Sowards immerses the reader into all aspects of the warfare on the sea. This story has so many unexpected turns and my jaw may have hit the floor a time or two. I absolutely recommend Codes of Courage to any historical fiction fan. This story can be read as. a standalone but it is a part of the Heirs of Falcon Point series and I appreciated all of the ties. Run, don’t walk, and get yourself a copy!!! I received a complimentary copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

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