Praise
Praise for Victory in Europe
KIRKUS REVIEWS
“Kofman dramatizes Eisenhower’s final two years of World War II in this historical novel . . . Kofman knows what his readers want—generals and statesmen talking tough about how to prosecute the war in Europe—and he delivers, with muscular, research-driven prose. This is one for the true war buffs.”
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
“Fans of Robert Kofman’s World War II historical novel Ike’s Journey will appreciate the ongoing saga continued in Victory in Europe, which focuses on Commander Ike Eisenhower’s quandaries, decision-making challenges, and headaches.
As in his previous story, Kofman excels in creating a satisfying contrast between military and political duties and objectives. His ability to personalize these decisions lends an ease and understanding to historical events that highlights the drama with action and psychological insights, whether Eisenhower is tackling generals or promoting his plans to VIP influencers.
Libraries and readers who appreciated the tone and development of Ike’s Journey are in for a treat here. Victory in Europe offers a rare opportunity for understanding the motivations and choices of major Allied decision-makers and forces in a different light.
This approach also makes Victory in Europe equally highly recommended for book clubs seeking World War II military stories simmering in both action and cat-and-mouse games that operate on many levels. There are many topics which will prove perfect fodder for lively discussions!”
Praise for Ike’s Journey
KIRKUS REVIEWS
“The work is an extraordinary feat of historical research; the rigor of the author’s account of the first two years of the war, and in particular Eisenhower’s role in it, is impressive.”
JOHN RHODES, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE BREAKING POINT SERIES
“Kofman makes history come alive . . . This is a book for World War II buffs and those who like their history told in vivid detail.”
Praise for General Meade
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
“A riveting saga of war, violence, crisis, and partisan attacks. The story follows a war hero of the Union who falls victim to a fake news campaign designed to drag his name through the mud. Told through first-hand accounts, General Meade is riveting from cover to cover and highly recommended especially for Civil War Fiction collections.”
WHITE RHINO REPORT
“Author Robert Kofman has written a carefully researched novel that highlights the journey that General George Meade took as he assumed command of the troubled Army of the Potomac. Kofman makes judicious use of letters that Meade wrote to his wife, Margaret, throughout the course of the Civil War. In addition, he spices the narrative with telegrams that were exchanged between Meade and Washington, outlining updates on troop movements, tactics, and strategies being deployed to pin down Robert E. Lee's intrepid troops. To fill in the gap, the author imagines conversations among the principal actors in the unfolding drama . . . Mr. Kofman's writing style in describing battles is almost cinematic. Having spent time on several occasions at Gettysburg, I was able to read the author's account of that pivotal battle and feel as if I were there to hear the roar of the cannons and the rebel yell that accompanied Pickett's charge. This novel serves as an excellent addition to the already rich corpus of works that shed light on the national tragedy that was The War Between the States . . . an excellent read.”
SA EXAMINER
“Robert Kofman has written a work of historical fiction . . . with credibility and intrigue. Much more than a novel of historical fiction, General Meade is also a view of the issues plaguing the nation then and now . . . a country divided by social issues, polarized political parties, partisan newspaper attacks, false news stories, war heroes and villains and an unscrupulous Congressional Committee.”