Lonely Vigil: Coastwatchers of the Solomons (Bluejacket Books)

Lonely Vigil by Walter Lord - A gripping tale of bravery, sacrifice, and survival in the bloodiest island combat of WWII.

Follow the story of a group of unsung heroes - Australian-born but Solomon-raised radio operators who kept watch from behind Japanese lines in the Solomon Islands.

Through daring and insight, they stayed one step ahead of the enemy, often sacrificing themselves to give advance warning of an attack.

Read more about their incredible stories of hairbreadth escapes and rescues, cool heroism, and exotic adventure in this stirring tale of forgotten heroes, splendidly told by a master narrator.