Nicholas Smith has hit another home run with “Hell Divers X: Fallout.” A real page-turner, this exciting novel has intense combat action, palace intrigue, and unexpected plot twists.
A familiar character, King Xavier “X” Rodriguez, the protagonist from previous Hell Divers books, plays the major role in this book. As an old guy who served 30 years in the Army and retired as a senior officer, I understood and appreciated the burden of command he faced daily. As a Vietnam veteran, I appreciated how the author employed vivid imagery and realistic scenes of combat.
The characters are complex and fully developed. The author displays exceptional insight into how leaders handle crises as X has to weigh the welfare of the many against the lives of the few as he strives to ensure the survival of humanity. Other than X, my favorite character was Kade who is originally from Australia where I was lucky to have served two years in the mid-1970s.
The author includes several perceptive statements and quotes about leadership:
- “… stow his fear out of sight.” This thought by X recalled the quote by General Stonewall Jackson. “Never take counsel of your fears.”
- “… I have seen countless people die… I don’t know why I’m still here when better men and women are not…” I struggle with this thought every day.
- “Accept your past without regret.” Sage advice but difficult to do. I constantly relive bad decisions.
- “So far, things weren’t going to plan, but in war things rarely did.” German military strategist Helmuth von Moltke sagely noted in 1880, "No battle plan survives contact with the enemy."
I was impressed by the way the author began Hell Divers X with a recap and prologue and concluded with an epilogue foreshadowing additional adventures and challenges. I can hardly wait for Hell Divers XI.
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another chapter in the helldivers series that grabs you and won't let go
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