George and the Dragon

Philip Tolhurst

Apr 2014 · Philip Tolhurst

About this ebook

 World War II has broken out. The Germans have started to blitz the UK and now they have a new weapon, a weapon so powerful it could end the British war effort before it has even started.

With bombs falling dangerously close to home George Atkins’ mother, Mary, decides to evacuate their home and go to live with his uncle in the heart of English countryside. George’s whole world is turned upside down when five dragons, ridden by Luftwaffe airmen, destroy his uncle’s house. At the same time, with thanks to his father and a group of bumbling British scientists, George becomes the rider of an emerald green dragon he names Spitfire.

The pair are recruited, albeit reluctantly, by a special unit of the RAF. As the first dragon and rider fighting for the allies, they face the biggest challenge of their lives to save the country from defeat by the Luftwaffe and the evil leader of the Nazi’s forces Colonel von Vogler and his mutant dragon Blitzkrieg.

Ratings and reviews

I'll try not to give too much away, but am exhausted by being carried along with the action in this terrific book. It is full of fast-paced encounters as well as more subtle, reflective passages. Mr Tolhurst has written this fantastic tale in an utterly believable manner and it will appeal to many audiences on different levels. It is also extremely visual and I felt as though I was part of the action. I look forward to seeing this made into a film - the first of a series - and to reading the next one!

About the author

Philip Tolhurst (1972 - still alive and kicking) was born in Sidcup, Kent and currently lives with his wife, of 13 years, and 2 children in a little Victorian terrace in Medway, Kent.

Over the past 20 years or so he has worked in the IT, Medical Registration and the Courier delivery industries and is proud of the fact that in his youth he managed to work at all three major fast food outlets.

He grew up in the era of films like Tron and Starwars, playing Dungeons and Dragons and reading Lord of the Rings and the Fighting Fantasy books.

However, it wasn't until about 7 years ago that he decided to put his imagination to good use and start writing his first novel.

He has just published his début novel George and the Dragon and hopes that this will be the first of many more to come.