Review: 17F is back and he's better than ever!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 17, 2013
This was my first exposure to Bond creator, Commander Ian Fleming of the Naval Intelligence Department.  It becomes obvious that much of 007's adventures were based on Fleming's exploits. Stevenson's tireless research on the subject is evident in the books tiniest of details.Set in WWII Britain, Agent 17F is sent on an assignment that would save Hitler from an assassination!  Save Hitler?  Why in the hell would the Brits want to save Hitler?  Because those plotting to take his place plan to make peace with Russia and a new and even more powerful Forth Reich would emerge.  The complete and utter invasion of Europe should these two mega-forces unite would be inevitable.  At least with Hitler in charge the Brits have a chance to win the war.Stevenson has a very definitive and concise writing style.  He does not add fluff where it does not belong.  This is WWII Europe after all.  While reading the book you almost get the sense that he was there.  His ability to transport you back to 1945 with his descriptive imagery is second to none.  I admit to not being a big follower of Bond or WWII movies but I could not put this one down.  It's an edgy, fast-paced, action-packed thriller that is a must read for any Bond fan.  This would make an awesome movie!