Member Reviews
Teresa B, Reviewer
Combat Monsters
Untold Tales of WWII
Henry Herz
02/11/2025
Blackstone Publishing
Books about World War II, both fiction and nonfiction, are a major reason behind my reading obsession. So, when Henry Herz’s compilation of authors landed in my hands, I couldn’t help but do a double take, eager to discover what I’d be diving into, This anthology boasts an impressive lineup of authors, each contributing their unique perspective.
The stories are set against the backdrop of real battles and key locations that were pivotal during the war, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. First, imagine being in the middle of a battle and having the chance to wrangle a Kraken as your ally, using its power to help you take down enemy submarines. How incredible would that be? Or picture having a witch on your side, casting spells that put the enemy to sleep, giving you the perfect opportunity to strike. What an advantage that would be in the chaos of war!
COMBAT MONSTERS is an absolutely gripping anthology, packed with thrilling moments, spine-chilling suspense, and an abundance of fun. It’s an absolute blast to read!
Benjamin S, Reviewer
"COMBAT MONSTERS" takes a fairly straight forward theme of World War 2 + Monsters, and the resulting anthology is a whole greater than the sum of its parts. The list of contributing authors is staggering. Editor Henry Herz has built a collection of stories as varied as the historical battles and events that inspired them. No story feels like a rehash or retread of another as the locales, creatures, and characters span every theater of World War 2 imaginable. Each inclusion reads like a snapshot into an entirely different location which keeps the entire anthology engaging from beginning to end. One minute you're in a desert in Africa facing down monstrous mythological serpents, the next you're being hunted by unnatural creatures born of the infamous Unit 731 in the Pacific theater. "COMBAT MONSTERS" is as rock-solid an anthology as you can get. Plenty of thrills, a plethora of chills, and just a ton of fun to read!
