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John Masters

    October 26, 1914 – May 7, 1983

    Masters emerged as a powerful voice in literature, transforming his extensive military experiences into compelling narratives. His writing draws deeply from his service in the Indian Army and combat during World War II, marked by a profound understanding of the realities of conflict. Through his work, Masters masterfully explores themes of courage, loss, and human resilience in the face of adversity. His style, characterized by unflinching honesty and keen observations, resonates with readers seeking authentic and moving stories.

    Fourteen Eighteen
    Nightrunners of Bengal
    2 Pork Chops!
    By the Green of the Spring
    The Lotus and the Wind
    The Shadow Dragon
    • The Shadow Dragon

      • 183 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.7(22)Add rating

      Enter the world of the Dragon Knights!Evil General Vayn gained power twelve years ago on the Islands of Alariss, defeating the Dragon Knights, an elite force with the ability to transform into dragons, using dark magic to bind them in their human forms.

      The Shadow Dragon
    • Part Two Of Two PartsBY THE GREEN OF SPRING is the third and final volume in John Masters' trilogy Loss of Eden.The trilogy, starting with NOW GOD BE THANKED, depicts the impact of WW I on British life. HEART OF WAR carries the saga into the conflict's desperate middle years. BY THE GREEN OF SPRING brings the war to its close and casts the survivors (half the war-time generation was killed) on the barren shores of peace."An impressive, large-scale work. Masters never shifts his focus from the human element...his storytelling gifts, convincing characterization and skilled organizaton have never been more tellingly displayed." (John Barkham Reviews)

      By the Green of the Spring
    • Nightrunners of Bengal

      • 361 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.9(267)Add rating

      A fictional account of the events which led up to the Indian Mutiny, with descriptions of the fighting and its aftermath.

      Nightrunners of Bengal