Review: Mystery, intrigue... real life
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 4, 2013
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.In "The Ian Fleming Files: Operation Armada", Damian Stevenson takes the real life and experiences of Sir Ian Fleming during World War Two and turns it into a masterful work of storytelling.  The novel reads far more like a work of fiction, only because the twist and turns, mystery and intrigue, gadgets and, yes, alcohol, reads far more like the vivid imagination of an author than real life.  And, in a way, that's exactly what it is.  It's a fantastic life that lent itself to Sir Ian's telltale character: James Bond.Stevenson clearly did a remarkable amount of research about his title character prior to writing.  The detail and imagery draws in the reader and doesn't let go throughout the story.Whether you're a fan of fiction or a lover of history, you will love "The Ian Fleming Files: Operation Armada".