Authors Breakfield and Burkey are back with a novella that you are not going to want to miss! Set in the beginning stages of World War II Out of Poland is an action-packed drama that will grip you and keep you page-turning to the very end. But even when you reach the final page of this novella – you’re going to crave more.
Out of Poland grabs readers’ attention with a cover that has an air of mystery to it. The majority of the color of the cover is white. Covering a portion of the cover is a metallic-style circle with the Polish flag tucked inside with a coat of arms sitting on top of it. Scattered across the background and the flag with the coat of arms are a series of 0s and 1s. Are these clues to things that readers will find within these pages? The only way to find out is to dive in.
Out of Poland begins in true style to authors Breakfield and Burkey. These two authors begin Out of Poland with a foreword that puts this novel into perspective. How so you ask? We’re given a specific time and place. 1939. Europe. The characters you’re going to meet will be the building blocks for a group that will work together to battle tyranny around the world in the future. Sounds pretty exciting, right?
As Out of Poland progresses authors Breakfield and Burkey next give readers a prologue that will set the stage for what is about to unfold. The rumblings of war are sounding. The Ambassador is spending a nice evening with his wife, but even he knows the danger that is looming. Unfortunately? As with most times like this one these characters find themselves, their pleas for help and aid will go unanswered.
Out of Poland is a gripping historical fiction novel that will draw readers in from the beginning. Ambassador Watcowski is one of many characters that authors Breakfield and Burkey will choose to focus on. Ambassador Watcowski is trying to do everything that he can to either help or prepare his country for the inevitable invasion that is swiftly coming. All around him and the people of Poland is death and destruction.
Deep in the heart of Poland though beats the heart of the resistance. Individuals who refuse to go down without a fight. Expecting to read some guerrilla tactics taking place about the Polish people harassing the Germans? Well, there won’t be any, but that doesn’t mean that this book lacks thrills and suspense!
Quickly, Out of Poland introduces readers to one of the characters who will either live or die in this quest to subvert the Germans in any way that they can. His name will be familiar because it is the same as his father’s – the Ambassador. When you meet younger Ferdek, he is on a mission. It’s a dangerous one, but while he is “safe” relatively speaking, the unspeakable is happening to his fellow unit soldiers in another place altogether.
Each moment that you spend with Ferdek and his companions in Out of Poland you will be in a state of suspense and anticipation. Will he be caught by the Germans hunting him? Will any of his friends be lost along the way? These questions will drive you to dig deeper into the story and constantly wonder…”What is going to happen next?!”
In Out of Poland, you are getting the grit and darkness of war and a country being conquered. Yes, this book focuses on a handful of specific characters, however, that doesn’t mean that you will not be allowed to bear witness to what is happening. The country is being destroyed little by little. The Polish people are either fleeing, being driven out, or hunted down and killed.
Ferdek and his friends know the importance of their mission – acquire Baby and get “her” out of the country no matter the cost. No easy thing when the German army is deployed to hunt you down. You will bear witness to lives lost to the cause in the process. While they are standing around arguing in one scene of this story a spy gets executed. Any hope you might have harbored while reading that scene of a last-minute save…vanishes in a puff of gun smoke.
Out of Poland is a gripping World War II-era novel that will grip you with its rugged determination of the characters to succeed no matter what. They will be forced to make some hard decisions, even forced to say goodbye to loved ones who choose to be left behind…or who simply don’t make it. There will probably be a scene or two that will shock you as devour this book. But at the end of the day, Out of Poland is going to be one of the most gripping novellas you’ve read about this specific era in history.
Out of Poland is a gripping triumph of a novella that will leave you eager for more about these characters. Their bravery shines, and their determination leaves them unmatched. Readers who enjoy a fantastic historical fiction novel are not going to want to miss out on this book. It is an absolute must-read, especially if you are a fan of authors Breakfield and Burkey.
Pros:
- Well written storyline
- Page-turner
- The right amount of details
- Nice variety of characters
- Realistic
Cons:
- None of merit
Scribble's Worth 
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this novella. It is also the prelude to the TechnoThriller of Enigma Series.
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