Book Review: Valkyrie

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

Valkyrie    
Eileen Nauman
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Military   Romance   Futuristic
Hardshell Word Factory, Dec.2000, $5.99, 450pp

In 2003, Laotian and Cambodian armed forces threaten the stable government of Thailand. An international peace keeping team is sent to the area to prevent the invaders from conquering Thailand. The United States is part of the group, which includes the Women's Liberation Force (WLF) led by Major Louise Lane, who uses Gestapo type methods to run her company. Louise and her loyal followers plan to prove that women can succeed as a combat force.

Corporal Cathy Freemont is part of WLF, but the CO considers her a thorn in her side as she puts the safety of her unit ahead of the number of the enemy killed. Lane's enemies need a witness to bring the woman down and they target Cathy as their best choice because she knows how dirty the WLF plays. Marine Captain Jim Boland is coerced into getting close with Cathy in order to cajole her onto their side. Reluctantly, he agrees, but he quickly falls hard for the corporeal who reciprocates his feelings.

Eileen Nauman (AKA Lindsey McKenna) has written an exciting, complex romantic military thriller that includes several enhancing subplots and secondary characters. The shenanigans that occur in the armed forces and the strange relationship between the military and the Congress will shock readers. VALKYRIE is a powerful tale that displays how talented Ms. Nauman truly is.

Harriet Klausner

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