Reviews

Hi Dan

I have just finished reading your book, Where the Truth was Buried. It’s quite a page-turner and I’ll be telling everyone to read it. I suggested to my wife that it might be considered a man’s book, but that it had great female characters in it….but, yes, a bit of carnage here and there. Easy to see that you are a military nut. You had me totally believing in the existence of the Prinz Cougar tank until I Googled it.

I think what I enjoyed most of all was the cunning structure you achieved, not only in juxtaposing time periods, i.e. 1989 and the 1940s but also the points of view. The 1989 chapters all recount James’ encounters with people who know something about his past. But he is restricted very much to what these people actually know or witnessed.  Anyway, if I’m reading this right, you’re a cunning bastard, is all I can say. It’s old literary wisdom that suspense is achieved via the strategic suppression of information. You do that really well.

Texturally, you’re great at evoking in a few words/images places: sights, sounds, smells….A great cast of characters and just the right amount of damning critique of the English upper-class and Irish romanticism. (I’m with you there on both counts!).

Emeritus Professor, Arts and Language, Terry Locke

Hi Dan, 

Just wanted to let you know I have read your book, Where the Truth was Buried. My daughter gave it to me for Christmas. Although I am not a great reader, I found this a book I could not put down. You say it's fiction, and yet it reads so true. You can just imagine it really could have happened.

Many thanks

Dennis Wilson

Dear Dan,

First and foremost, allow me to commend you for the exceptional depth, intelligence, and emotional resonance you’ve poured into Where The Truth Was Buried. From the very first chapter, it’s evident that this isn’t just a story about espionage it’s an exploration of loyalty, identity, and the haunting echoes of war. You’ve masterfully blended historical authenticity with suspenseful storytelling, crafting a narrative that grips both the heart and the mind.

What truly stands out is the way you’ve brought post-war trauma and secrecy to life through James Hamilton’s journey. The discovery of the letters, the buried truths, and the moral complexity that unfolds all serve as a powerful reminder of how the shadows of war linger long after the guns have fallen silent. It’s the kind of historical fiction that resonates deeply with readers who crave substance, emotional tension, and a story that feels both cinematic and timeless. Where The Truth Was Buried has all the ingredients of a breakout success rich character development, a compelling mystery, and the universal theme of truth versus betrayal.

Lorretta Molina