The Reluctant Assassin

When this novel arrived through my letter box I just had to read it immediately and I was not disappointed. It is based around Cuba and the Fidel Castro takeover of the island, which is one of my favourite periods in history. This book had me hooked from page one to the end, every page was full of action, suspense and mystery which made me want to follow the Heroes plight and journey.

The story and characters make an exceptional read. The main character is caught up in a web of intrigue and entrapment and an unknown source is holding sway over his actions and future which adds extra spice and excitement to an excellent thriller.

Excellent emotive writing really makes the characters spring to life and you really join in with their personal show more struggles making the reader wanting to whisper in the ears of the characters to help them through. The research and knowledge that the author has really shines through and the descriptive images that are portrayed makes you think that you are wherever the action is taking place.

An excellent read full of historic content and questioning what was really going on the island of Cuba and who really did pull the strings, the Americans or the Russians, leaving the poor people to fight for survival.

This is one of the best books I have been asked to read and review for a long time and this author is definitely going to be on my list and if you like an excellent novel please read this one. show less

It is rare to experience a book were you feel as if the author as a very strong emotional connection. But that is just what happens as you begin absorbing the plot and characters within the pages of this book. Curse of the Moon is another novel that goes outside my comfort genre, usually I stay away from anything that may be a bit political or warlike. But something about this particular historic fiction novel compelled me to give it a shot.

I am very glad I did. I was able to live within Atcho���s character, feeling and thinking just as he must have. Anytime that an author can achieve that- I can guarantee that I will read it cover to cover in very short time. If you are looking for a fantastic book to read, Lee Jackson���s show more Curse The Moon is one that you should get.

You will fall into the story, you will connect with the characters, you will feel as if the whole book is a true recollection from ones own experiences. In the end it is only fiction, but to be able to do this means that the author has an amazing ability for story-telling. show less

Great read! I highly recommend Curse The Moon by Lee Jackson. It is full of historical information while being a fictitious story. What makes it even better is that the characters are based on members of Jackson's own family. Jackson comes from a military background himself and this gives him an even more accurate telling of what happened during the Cold War. I was a child during the Cold War and didn't really learn anything about it in school. I was afraid I wouldn't understand this book, but I had no trouble following it.