Beyond the Ruins of Caen

By Andrew Shannon

Historical Fiction WWII Grit, Humanity, and the Cost of War

As the Allied forces push into Nazi-occupied France, the ancient city of Caen becomes a brutal battleground-and a crucible for courage, conscience, and survival.

In this powerful World War II novel, a British infantry squad led by the battle-hardened Jack MacLeod fights through the shattered streets of Caen. But amid the firefights and the rubble, they discover something more devastating than bullets: the bodies of innocent civilians, caught in the merciless clash between armies. As rage and grief boil over, Jack's mission becomes deeply personal.

On the other side, Major Weber, a German officer disillusioned by the orders he is forced to follow, begins to question everything he once stood for. His path intersects with Jack's in a moment that may change the war-and their lives-forever.

Blending real historical events and eyewitness accounts with a gripping fictional narrative, Beyond The Ruins of Caen brings to life:

The emotional toll of frontline combat

The moral ambiguity faced by soldiers on both sides

True stories of civilian tragedy and military sacrifice

Brotherhood, betrayal, and fragile moments of humanity in the midst of war

From the chaos of street-to-street fighting to the quiet reflections between battles, this novel captures the raw reality behind the headlines of 1944.

For fans of:

Bernard Cornwell - Conn Iggulden - James Holland - Robert Harris

Will Jack find justice-or vengeance-in the ruins? Will Weber live long enough to answer for the past?

Step into the smoke and shadows of Caen. War changes men-but not always in the way you expect.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FNCXJ4BY
• ISBN13: 9798298938532
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"