Survive The Night
Spencer Anderson
(Author)Description
Themes of survival, fear, loss, faith, and comradery are woven into this historical fiction narrative set during WWII as the Third Reich stood on the verge of military defeat.
Anderson's story begins in January 1944 and follows the fictional character Gus Bodine, a 20-year-old who joined the U.S. Army Air Corps as a B-17 pilot, and Addie, his wife, back home. Bodine quickly finds himself going from living the American dream to being shot down and becoming a prisoner of war forced to endure the 86-day "Death March" across Germany during the harshest winter ever recorded in the country.
SS guards tortured more than 10,000 American and allied prisoners along with concentration camp prisoners from 1944 to 1945 during a forced trek through 900 miles of mountainous forests and war-torn lowlands in Germany. POWs faced scurvy, typhus, dysentery, hypothermia, starvation, and often death during the long, unforgiving trek.
"My book traces the horrendous march that took so many lives and left many families back home dreading a knock on the door," said Anderson, an 8-year Air Force Vietnam War veteran. "Not to worry, though, the story is full of laughter, tender moments, happy outcomes, and the antics of Highway, the dog.
Product Details
| Publisher | Tactical 16 Publishing |
| Publish Date | June 16, 2023 |
| Pages | 332 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781088174098 |
| Dimensions | 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.7 inches | 1.0 pounds |
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Reviews
"'Survive The Night' draws he reader into the story as if being right there with each character and their thoughts. The reader feels the emotions that the characters feel. Definitely a must read."
Lori Robbins
"The minute I started to read I was riveted."
Gerry B Jones
"Spencer Anderson's 'Survive The Night' is full of action and brimming with historical and technical detail about what faced these brave bomber crews. The characters come to life with back stories that will draw you in and make this story hard to put down."
Brady Clark.
"Excitement and action from the first page. A great read!"
Paul Bryner
The story is fascinating and leaves you wanting more. Nicely written and easy to read.
Carmen Jones
"As a fan of Spencer Anderson's War Bird Trilogy, I am hooked on his books. I can't wait to get a copy. It is another page turner that will appeal to everyone who reads it. He builds a story that appeals to everyone, both male and female, veteran or historian. His stories teach not just the history of the wars or adventure, but the people who are involved. There will be a great love story, along with great lessons of family relationships and life's lessons. I will never forget the night my wife started to read 'Avenging Angel: A Pilot's Story.' She was shocked to find she could not stop reading. She thought she would never like a book about wars and airplanes. Fooled her! I can only say, if you don't love to read, you should not start one of Spencer's books, because it will change your life. I, on the other hand, love to read, and have read many of the best novel authors in the country, and I truly believe Spencer Anderson is among them."
Michael J. McFarland, Avid Reader
"World War II history of untold POWs' plight to survive in Germany. The book brings the life of an American pilot to survive against all odds. A must read for all Americans. This is our time to believe in the USA."
Samuel Zygner
"I have read his three previous, war/flying novels and am salivating in anticipation of #4. The cover of 'Survive the Night' says it all...one can't wait to see how their B17 was attacked, who will survive, and the process by which the inevitable rescue takes place. Spencer's details about flying and the realistic interchange between pilots, the crew, and the tower is most engaging. Bombs away!"
Bruce Rodin
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