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Praise for Angels in Iron:
"The novel's
principal strength is its attention to historical detail and the
unrelenting realism with which the battle scenes—and there are many—are
described....The violence, moreover, is not gratuitous; its effect is
to highlight the reality of war, not glorify it. Rather it is the courage, fortitude and faith of the
Knights that Prata successfully glorifies....In addition to being an
exciting action/adventure yarn and quite a page-turner, Angels in Iron is valuable as a
miniature history lesson as well....This is a book that belongs on the
bookshelf of every Catholic man, should be read by every Catholic boy
(11 or older, I would say), and stocked by every Catholic school
library."
"Although
I trusted that the story would be fast-paced, I doubted it would engage
my short attention span for that long. Starting early on a
Saturday morning, I planned to read for only a couple of hours.
Instead, I ended up spending the entire day reading Angels in Iron; the book was impossible to put down. As
Prata vividly described the perilous progression of one of the most
fascinating battles ever, my daily routine was shoved aside....Before I
knew it, the book was completed and it was late afternoon. This book
encourages faith while providing accurate and interesting historical
information on one of the most incredible battles ever. It is a
thrilling read, and especially recommended for boys age eleven and up."
-- The Kolbe Academy Little Home
Journal
"Prata
brings this fascinating tale to life by
giving the characters real personalities. They are not mere pawns used
to further the plot of the story. Interesting subplots abound....The overwhelming theme is courage, honor, and the
Catholic faith. The knights know what the loss of this island will
mean. They are willing to die for their faith. There are also many
touching moments regarding their Faith. Even though they are in the
midst of war, the knights celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi. A
conversation takes place between a squire from Germany who wants to
take up arms in defense of the Faith and a knight from Italy who
advises, 'All in good time, little brother. Youth must learn that
service is more than death. We must strive to live for the Word before
we can die for it.' The book is a real page-turner."
"Angels
in Iron is compellingly
written and surprisingly difficult to put down....The characters are well developed and the pace of the
novel
is brisk. The short chapters are like potato chips...you can't stop
after
just a few and you keep going back for more. A fascinating read for
adults
and teens...."
"After reading this inspiring work, one
is drawn to the inescapable conclusion that, above all, it was the
knight’s abnegation for the Faith that led to victory....The
story is engaging and inspiring. Not only will its
non-stop action keep you on the edge of your seat, but it exemplifies
the virtue of abnegation, so necessary for faithful Catholics in these
trying times."
"Prata caught my interest immediately
with his outstanding depiction of the Siege of Malta. He fully captures
the reality of the situation and has no problems with portraying the
bravery, sacrifice, loss, anguish, and frustration of both
sides....Real history told in an entertaining fashion. I couldn't put
it down."
"With a complete mastery
of the English language, Prata delicately
mixes his unique brand of breathtaking battle scenes and Christian
philosophy."
"If you're interested in war stories, go no farther. This is
a battle tale par excellance, that makes Braveheart look tame.
Plus...it's all true. Voltaire claimed, "Nothing
is as well known as the war for Malta," but, unfortunately, the story
never translated into English. Until now. If you like knights in armor,
and the sounds of steel on steel, Angels In Iron is a must
read."
"The West owes the Knights of St. John a tremendous debt of
gratitude, and this impeccably researched historical novel shows
why...blistering hold-the-fort action, with swords and axes on the
battlements, knives in the water, pickaxes and shovels under the
earth...starts fast and never lets up. Highly recommended; Nick Prata
has done a tremendous job, and I'm looking forward to his next!"
-- Mark Rogers, author of the
Samurai
Cat series and
Zorachus
on
Amazon.com
"Among his brethren La Valette inspired awe,
almost fear, and his mere presence extracted superhuman effort from
otherwise ordinary men. Every ounce of his being proclaimed him a
warrior, and his determined comportment promised that only death would
sheath his sword."
The year is A.D. 1523 and the island of Rhodes
has just fallen to the Turks. Those sailing away in defeat from this
captured bastion are members of an anachronistic crusading order called
the Knights of St. John -- otherwise known as the Hospitallers. Among
the
dejected company is a stalwart young knight named Jean Parisot De La
Valette. Were it up to him, the order would have defended the island to
the bitter end.
Forty-two years later, history has repeated itself.
The Hospitallers are again besieged by the teeming armies of the
relentless Turk. Their tiny island-fortress of Malta is all that stands
between the armies of Suleiman and the very heart of Christendom. But
this time the scenario is different -- La Valette wears the Grand
Master's cape. Behind him stand the knights of his faithful order: men
of incredible valor ready to "strike a blow for Christ" and sacrifice
their lives to halt the invading Turks at the gates of Europe. What
follows is an desperate struggle between East and West, Cross and
Koran, faith and despair.
Angels in Iron is based on the actual events
surrounding the Siege of Malta in 1565. Nicholas C. Prata relates the
tale in riveting and graphic prose which brings
the extreme heroism of the knights and the unimaginable horror of
combat sharply into focus. Read an excerpt and prepare yourself
for an epic adventure.
About the Author: Nicholas C. Prata resides
in Bear,
Delaware and is also the author of Kerebos and Dream
of Fire, fantasy epics examining the nature of evil
and the possibility of redemption for even the most wicked men. For
more
information about Mr. Prata, please click
here.
2004 ~ 313 pp. + map and glossary
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