[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Wow! This is a fascinating and well documented look at the myths surrounding the 20th Century’s most evil dictator.
NetGalley, Caroline Palmer

The Brookwood Killers is a fascinating book that reveals one of the lesser-known aspects of wartime, namely violent crime and their punishment on the home front. In this case, it is focused on those criminals who have also ended up memorialized on a monument. I think there are a lot of things a reader can take from this book. The look at the cases themselves was very good and quite interesting. If you're more into the big picture, I think you will find the larger story of how the circumstances in Britain during this time, while bringing out the best in so many, also was ripe for bringing out the worst in a few. I found the telling of the bigger story through the telling of all of the smaller stories quite compelling. Johnson also tried to make sure the victims of these crimes, while not memorialized on a monument, were not forgotten or overlooked just for sensationalist reasons. Highly recommended for both true crime readers as well as those with an interest in history, particularly wartime.. Read more
NetGalley, Jack Messer

As featured in: 'What ifs of war are explored in historian's book'
Shropshire Star

I would recommend this book to all those interested in the Tudor period, but not only those interested in the Tudor monarchy. This book will appeal to those interested in the Tudor fleet and detail of the ship building of the time. It is a book that is easy to dip into or use as a reference book, as each object, event is described in a separate chapter. Highly recommended!
Alison Wall, Local history/ nursing and public health groups

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I could not put this book down, To think something like this has been around for a long time and not known by many is surprising to me. But then once you read this you will understand why its rarely discussed IMO. I never knew of Hitlers war experiences. I did know he fought in the First World War and was an artist. What id learned was he was a soldier much regarded by his comrades and the civilians where he lived as a dispatch rider. From all reports he was brave, sensible and determined to survive the madness of war. This book tells a true story and is surprising to learn. It becomes completely understandable how men turn to hate after bearing the attrocities done by both sides against each other. It is happening today still with peoples at war bearing grudges that happened in far memory. The details of war are covered and anyone that thinks its glorious will learn quickly how terrible it is and what is produces. Accurate and detailed in a conversational.. Read more
NetGalley, Patrick Carmen