King Rat
Author: James Clavell
Librarian’s note: An alternate cover edition can be found hereSet in Changi, the most notorious prisoner of war camp in Asia, “King Rat” is a heroic story of survival told by a master story-teller who lived through those years as a young soldier. Only one man in fifteen had the strength, the luck, and the cleverness simply to survive Changi. And then there was King…..Read More
12 Books Similar to King Rat
Gai-Jin
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found hereIt is 1862 and Japan is a land in chaos as the power of the Shogun wanes and the rival factions… Continue Reading Posted in: Adventure Stories, Historical Asian Fiction, Historical Japanese Fiction, History, Japan
The Dogs of War
An astonishing discovery is made in the remote African republic of Zangaro, one which could change the course of a nation's history forever. But such a discovery cannot be kept… Continue Reading Posted in: Assassination, Suspense Fiction, Terrorism
Noble House
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found hereOver one hundred years have passed since Dirk Struan founded Hong Kong’s oldest trading company. But now, the Noble House is… Continue Reading Posted in: British, Historical Asian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Japanese Fiction, History
Whirlwind
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found herePresents the story of three weeks in Tehran in February 1979: three weeks of fanaticism, passion, self-sacrifice and heartbreak. Caught between… Continue Reading Posted in: Adventure Stories, Asian American Literature, Asian American Literature & Fiction, British, Fiction
The Reunion
Marco is faced with a difficult decision when his mother threatens to seize control over Visser One. Continue Reading Posted in: Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult
Shōgun
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found herePresents an epic saga of one Pilot-Major John Blackthorne, and his integration into the struggles and strife of feudal Japan. Starting… Continue Reading Posted in: British, Historical Fiction, History
Escape
Samuel has just landed in modern day LA. The last time he has been free of Nefandus was when he was abducted from his home two hundred years ago. He… Continue Reading Posted in: California Los Angeles, Children's Fantasy & Magic Books, Paranormal Fiction, Teen & Young Adult Friendship Fiction
War and Remembrance
These two classic works capture the tide of world events even as they unfold the compelling tale of a single American family drawn into the very center of the war's… Continue Reading Posted in: Classic American Literature, Military Historical Fiction, Usa, War Crimes, Warfare (Conventional)
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.