The Kaboom Boys (A Call to War Book 1)

A historical saga of courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. “…a true WW2 adventure…” —Nicholas Griffin, author of The Year of Dangerous Days With the specter of the Great Depression behind him and the horrors of Nazi-occupied Europe ahead, Edward Hume leaves his Pennsylvania coal mining town to volunteer as one of the first US Army bomb demolition captains in the Second World War. Trained alongside the RAF in the English countryside, Hume takes command of an eclectic team of misfits, tasked with the perilous job of defuzing unexploded bombs in the heart of Europe’s fiercest battlegrounds. Their chances of survival are slim—most soldiers with this assignment don’t make it past ten weeks. The group’s journey culminates at the ancient and mystical Mont Saint-Michel, left abandoned by the Nazis in the chaotic aftermath of D-Day. Hume and his squad face not only a deadly cache of jettisoned bombs but also treacherous tides, quicksand, and maritime mines. With each successful defuzing they save countless lives and inch closer to victory. But the cost of failure looms large, as they witness the devastating consequences of explosives left unattended. With the war intensifying, Edward and his men find themselves caught between their duty and their humanity, knowing that each mission could be their last. Based on real events, Elaine Hume Peake and Don Keith deliver a gripping, cinematic tale of bravery and sacrifice, capturing the relentless perseverance of the men and women who answered the call to war. Perfect for fans of Lee Jackson’s After Dunkirk series and Mark Sullivan’s Beneath a Scarlet Sky. _____________________ Praise for The Kaboom Boys: "Highly recommended." —Library Journal, Starred Review “Beautifully conceived and thoughtfully executed…” —Charles Gomez, author of Eye of the Storm and Cuban Son Rising “…a trip back in time to World War II told through the eyes of one: a brave, decent, and determined soldier…” —Sandy Kenyon, award-winning entertainment correspondent “These unforgettable men of The Greatest Generation are portrayed with remarkable depth and humanity…”— Mitchell Kaplan, owner of Books & Books, cofounder of the Miami Book Fair and The Mazur Kaplan Production Company “One of the most fascinating accounts of bravery in World War II.” —Tim Gray, The World War II Foundation “Chock full of real life events, the book will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout…” —Catherine K. Hurd, multi-award winning writer and playwright “…should be on your reading list today.”—Darcy Bonfils, multi-award winning television news executive producer _____________________ What readers are saying: ★★★★★ “...totally immersed...” ★★★★★ “...constantly compelling...” ★★★★★ “...excellent historical details...” ★★★★★ “...characters are very well developed...” ★★★★★ “Most realistic and thrilling war story I've read in years.” View Less