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“…. Drawn from Reynolds’ local knowledge and love of history” Devonport Flagstaff, 20.10.06
“A good yarn which explores the reaction to occupation by various groups and individuals within New Zealand.” Rotorua Review 7.11.06
Dr Ron McBeath, San Jose, California “ What a great read! I couldn’t put it down!”
Maureen D’Arcy, Blackburn, Lancashire, UK "A fascinating book, so well written and researched that fiction felt like fact! The characters really came to life – so much so that their story must continue. I look forward to the next novel and hope not to have to wait too long.”
Sue Jamieson, Belmont "Every night I came home from work and looked forward to reading Uncommon Enemy. I kept wanting to know what happened, and the twist at the end really surprised me."
Jill Menzies, Lyme Regis, Dorset UK "I simply loved it. It was so easy to read and, I know it’s a cliché, but I really didn’t want to put it down. I also liked the fact that it didn’t have a cosy, tidy ending. Most of life doesn’t! In the end it made you think, “It could have easily happened and how would I have coped?”
Sheri Pradel, Bayswater "Horrible Hamish is so real he truly makes us cringe. Instinctively our mind flicks through our personal file of faces and alights on characters who have crossed our path and who – we just know it – would have been the turncoat collaborators in a Nazi-dominated New Zealand.
The characters in Uncommon Enemy are perfectly drawn to reflect the 1940s and the author’s meticulous research makes this novel read like fast-paced historical fiction. Long after finishing the story we are left pondering our own loyalties – could we honestly say that we personally would have joined in active resistance or would ‘she’ll be right’ have been just too tempting."
Ruth Dawson, Leeds, Yorkshire, UK "The novel is a time waster - but definitely not a waste of time. Very readable – I couldn’t put it down and really wanted the story to continue."
Frank Wallace, Baughurst, Hampshire, UK "Reynolds’ first novel is a cracking yarn replete with all the best ingredients. The slightly staid ambience of Auckland University in the 1940s environs serves as a foil and starting point for much daring do. The Nazis win World War II and take over New Zealand. The New Zealanders resist – all at a rattling good pace. Let’s hope there’ll be more from this pen in the near future. Buy and enjoy!"
Helen Brown (17) Takapuna " I was utterly engrossed by the book. It was truly amazing. The characters' reactions are so detailed and realistic that I felt as though I was there with them and that I had known them before the book itself began. One of my favourite parts was the journey and the introduction to the resistance group in Albany. The real images such as the dry grass and dirt, surrounded by the sound of the cicadas in the hot summer sun helped to make Uncommon Enemy not only just a great novel but a great kiwi novel."
Jean, Devonport "I really enjoyed Uncommon Enemy and at 79 can safely say it's been a long time since a man kept me awake until 3.30 am!"
