Lights In The Sky - Softcover

Philip Purser is a literature instructor living with his wife in Bethlehem, Georgia. He is an avid herp and fish hobbyist, having authored many articles and books on these and other topics. He spends much of his time photographing wildlife.

Set in the midst of World War II, Purser's latest features British pilot Michael Pickup, whose main task is to fly into enemy territory and retrieve escapees fleeing from the Nazis. When he's sent to Sweden disguised as a communications clerk and given orders to pick up two escapees coming out through Poland, Michael doesn't realize that his mission has far-reaching implications. His two passengers are bringing with them photographs of the Nazi concentration camps, including the gas chambers--evidence intended to convince the remaining skeptics that millions of Jews will die if Hitler is not stopped. Interwoven with Michael's adventures is the story of one of the men he will eventually rescue, a concentration-camp survivor with firsthand experience of the Nazis' tactics. Purser competently evokes the WWII atmosphere in this tense and gripping story. A combination of thrilling adventure, a serious theme, a heroic central character, and even some gentle humor make this a good choice for WWII fiction readers who like the Herman Wouk approach to historical fiction. Emily Melton
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