Book 6

1940...
disaster looms

1941...
on the brink

1942...
the tide turns

1943...
total war

1944...
victory beckons

1945...
at long last

Book 6 COMING MAY 8th!

Bestselling author John Rhodes returns with the sixth novel in his Breaking Point series, chronicling the action-packed and heartbreaking history of World War II.

1945. World War II is now in its sixth agonizing year. In Europe, the Allies are closing in on Hitler’s horrific Third Reich, but victory remains elusive. In the Pacific, US forces are locked in a grinding island-by-island struggle against Imperial Japan.

Praise for John’s Books

“The author’s skill lies in his ability to insert his fictional characters into a detailed and well researched historical narrative. Very highly recommended.”
—Lillington History Society
on A Slender Thread

“The saga continues. It is well written, packed with action and unexpected twists and turns. In short, it is a very good read, as we have come to expect from John Rhodes. ”
—Professor Les Bell
on A Slender Thread

“Great touch, Mr. Rhodes—your fellow authors could take a page from your writing handbook.”
—2021 Benjamin Franklin Awards—Judge’s Evaluation
on Infinite Stakes

“With considerable comedy amid the pathos, Infinite Stakes will find an audience with history buffs, fans of militaria and flying enthusiasts.”
—Ben Steelman, Star News
on Infinite Stakes

“Rhodes memorably portrays Europe’s terrifying crisis…. A gripping, emotionally bracing account of a critical moment in history.”
—Kirkus Reviews
on Breaking Point

“If you like historical fiction, or stories of women’s successes, read this book. I highly recommend both this book and the writing of this author, John Rhodes.”
—Authors on the Air Review Crew
on Breaking Point

About John

John Rhodes is the award-winning author of the World War II Breaking Point series, which follows his protagonists through the tumultuous years from the Battle of Britain to final triumph—and tragedy—in 1945. With a Cambridge University MA in history, his focus on World War II stems from his earliest memories of war-torn London where, he says, the shells of bombed-out buildings “served as our adventure playgrounds.” John blogs regularly, read the latest.

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