Capt. Jake Rogers' Daring Return to Occupied Europe is a sequel expanding the World War II maritime Peggy C Saga series, and is especially recommended for prior fans of John Winn Miller's blend of history and action.

Newcomers will find RESCUE RUN an unusual approach to World War II history, in that it describes events and experiences from the viewpoints of ordinary sailors who become caught up in a war they never trained for.

Miller's attention to even small nuances of daily life experience lends an authentic feel to the saga, bringing it to life with rich detail:

The three ravenous men gathered around a small table in the backroom for a plateful of a beef version of braadworst, a traditional Dutch sausage, typically served on top of steaming hutspot - mashed potatoes with kale, onions, and carrots. Vegetables were hard to come by, and meat was even more scarce, so the dish was mostly carrots.

"No, that will not do," Mr. 400 said, snatching the fork out of Rogers' right hand. "Here, do this." He cut the tiny sausage with the fork in his left hand and the knife in his right and shoved the bite into his mouth with his left hand. "Do not eat like an American. Do not switch hands. Understand?"

Leader Jake once again risks his life to save innocents and others who also have found themselves caught up in a battle far from their experience.

History and local atmosphere are embedded into these descriptions, furthering the feel of realistic settings, environments, and encounters as tense action and high drama unfold:

The canal, unlike the ones in Amsterdam, was cut several meters below street level and was lined with windows, arched double doors, and an occasional staircase. The doors led to the city's wharf cellars, carved out under homes so the owners above could take in supplies and store them without having to haul them up to street level. Most of the 700 in existence had been abandoned after rail and road traffic began to dominate transportation.

It is Miller's close attention to building intricate details to support these confrontations that keep this novel both entertaining and insightful. It captures the milieu of different countries, nautical adventures and interests, and social and political clashes in a manner unequalled by typically one-dimensional portraits of the times.

Cementing all these events is also an exquisite characterization in which all participants in the struggles hold their distinct personalities, special interests, and viewpoints.

From Resistance movements and double spies to pathways of escape and redemption, the movements Jake and his cohorts make, and the morals and values that fuel their decisions, create vivid scenarios that will prove hard to put down.

Libraries strong in either nautical novels or historical fiction, particularly those with a special interest in World War II battles or that have seen patron interest in Miller's prior book, will find Rescue Run an excellent choice. It will attract even readers who may initially hold little prior interest in nautical or military history, but seek rollicking good fiction that defies pat categorization.