“The Night Witches is an impeccably researched tale, bringing to life stories based on the real heroines who swooped down from the sky and terrorized the Nazis… an excellent addition to the bookshelves of readers of WW2 fiction.” —Donna Jones Alward, author of When the World Fell Silent
"Complex and astonishingly researched, The Night Witches delivers the life-or-death courage of Russia’s World War II female aviators, who succeeded as a team, as friends, and as a force in war despite opposition from every side. This is the best kind of historical fiction—compelling, deeply human storytelling that brings a true moment to life." —Meg Waite Clayton, bestselling author of Typewriter Beach
"Richly researched and vividly imagined, this novel explores the Soviet Union’s legendary Night Witches, the young women who defied prejudice and relentless opposition to earn their place in the skies during the Second World War. With compassion and insight, Shelly Sanders brings to life a little-known chapter of history that deserves to be remembered." —Genevieve Graham, bestselling author of The Secret Keeper and On Isabella Street
“The Night Witches is a beautifully written tale of female courage and bravado that sheds light on an underdiscussed and fascinating historical period. The writing is gorgeous.” —Judy Batalion, New York Times bestselling author of The Light of Days
“Immersive and compelling, The Night Witches is a fitting tribute to the courageous Soviet women who defied prejudice, violence and oppression to become the scourge of the Luftwaffe. Sanders brings their hopes and fears, their dilemmas and their determination exquisitely alive. A wonderful combination of in-depth research and propulsive storytelling." ―Kat Devereaux, author of Daughter of Genoa
“A gripping, edge-of-the-seat story about a group of Russian women who defied the odds to become a record-breaking regiment of World War Two aviators. The detail of their lives on base and their perilous missions are so authentic-sounding, you can smell the aviation fuel and taste the bitter cabbage soup. I was in awe of these women, who, on hearing of a comrade's death, took straight to the air again seeking revenge. Inspirational!” —Gil Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife and Scandalous Women
"A gripping wartime story, Sanders’ page-turning narrative recounts women’s comradeship and courage in the face of carnage and peril from both outside and inside their ranks. With each turn of the page, the author's unwavering compassion for her characters shines through. Meticulously researched, Sanders’ illuminates a little-known chapter of women in combat and their astonishing contributions during WWII." —Jeanette Lynes, author of The Paper Birds, on The Night Sparrow
"The Night Witches is a tense, engrossing tale of WW2. Based on true events, this is an improbably beautiful novel about a brutal episode in history." —Janie Chang, author of The Phoenix Crown, on The Night Sparrow
“The Night Witches is a beautifully written tale of female courage and bravado that sheds light on an underdiscussed and fascinating historical period. The writing is gorgeous.” —Judy Batalion, New York Times bestselling author of The Light of Days
"Daughters of the Occupation is a neatly crafted saga of personal and national trauma, a story of tentative hope in a world of menace, as three generations of women strive to understand who they are, where they came from, and how they can feel free." —Lucy Adlington, author of the New York Times bestseller The Dressmakers of Auschwitz, on Daughters of the Occupation
“A gripping historical saga that skillfully addresses the trauma of the Holocaust.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Daughters of the Occupation
“The title of this haunting novel refers not only to the victims of Latvia’s Holocaust but also to their descendants, who carry the trauma of their ancestors.” —Washington Post on Daughters of the Occupation
