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J. E. (Jim) Pendleton was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He has had an interest in automobiles and history for most of his life. He spent several years as an SCCA road racer and a lifetime involved with hotrods. It wasn’t until after he retired from a long career in the telecommunications industry that Jim decided to pursue another of his dreams and write his first book.
His first novel, The Special, was born from his love of family, hotrods and history. These are topics that are sure to be the center of future works. He is currently working on a series of novels where a young China Marine watches regional conflict explode into what becomes World War II. Jim has long considered World War II the single most important historical event of the twentieth century. His father fought in the Pacific and his uncle, Billy Pendleton is the main character in The Special and was lost in the Battle of the Atlantic.
J. E. Pendleton is a member of Military Writers Society of America and LexiCon Writers Group. He still resides in Texas with his wife and family.
Reviewed by Maria Beltran for Readers' Favorite
The Special by J.E. Pendelton is set in the uncertain years leading up to the Second World War. While hitchhiking to California in search of a better life, Billy Pendleton finds himself building an automobile. He goes on to set speed records and becomes a part of a circle that includes some of the living legends of the car racing scene. Along comes a woman that will change his priorities in life, but the world is also moving towards an inevitable war.
World War II era history never fails to fascinate me. I personally think that most of the stories that took place during this time are captivating and the world needs to know them. It is a joy to read a book that is exceptionally honest and well executed, with a good flow of words. However, it is the depth of the plot that strikes me the most. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy carefully and masterfully constructed plots. The Special is a story that also involves wonderful characters that will move your heart. This book is for all readers, regardless of their gender, hobbies, and favorite subject.
I love how J.E. Pendleton presents his characters because I could easily understand their personalities. Most importantly, the author makes them believable. Reading the book, it feels as if I have been taken on a journey and towards the end I suddenly feel sad because I know that the journey is about to end. One thing is for sure: I will always remember the wonderful moments in this book that captivated my attention.
