~ Gabriel Timar ~

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Historical	Historical	Paranormal Science Fiction

HOME PAGE:            www.gabor-timar.com

EMAIL ADDRESS:   gabriel@gabor-timar.com

AUTHOR'S BIO:

Born in Hungary, Gabriel studied civil engineering at the Budapest University. Taking active part in the 1956 revolution, he decided to defect. Settled in Canada, worked as an engineer but after a few years, he took a job in Bangladesh. For the next twenty odd years he worked in Africa, Asia and the South Pacific as a consulting engineer, chief executive officer, United Nations environmental engineering advisor and finally as a professor.

In 1982, he married, returned to Canada, and taught environmental engineering at Seneca College in Toronto. He retired as the Chair of Civil Engineering Technology. Since retirement, his hobby has been writing. Gabriel has published several full-length novels in both English and Hungarian.

The Soldier of misfortune is his tenth English language novel, and .the third published by Wing ePress. Apart from historical novels and thought provoking sci-fi, he had experimented with a variety of genre. His first novel, the Hades connection is being translated into Russian.

 In Hungarian he published four novels: A Bardán kapcsolat (sci-fi, 2000), Hösök vagy bönösök (historical novel, 2005), Menni vagy maradni (fictionalized autobiography, 2006), A Fegyverek árnyékában (historical novel 2007)

Other publications: In addition to short stories and newspaper article, he has also written several manuals and college textbooks published by the Province of Ontario, Seneca College, United Nations, and the University of Malawi.

REVIEWS/QUOTES:

Quote:

I’ve met this multi-published author before, but Gabriel Timar’s book, Aura Of War is so flawless with its convoluted espionage details that I couldn’t put it down. The life history of Baron Arthur DeVendt’s military career is an above average read. It is so real, so believable, that I could have sworn this writer was telling his own life’s experience. Yes, it is that good. If you doubt me, read it yourself. Not only is this book a keeper, but I rate it a 5+. You’ll not find a single plot glitch, or unexpected snag within the fabric of this story. It’s the history of one man’s military accomplishments, in a war that tears his family, and homeland of Hungary asunder.

Review:

When WWII begins in Germany, Baron Arthur DeVendt is only a school boy, yet he comes from a military background, and so, is determined to find a way to serve his country. Yet, in keeping with his plans to become an International Businessman when he grows up, he also prepares himself by becoming an accomplished linguist.

While serving as a cadet in the Royal Hungarian Army, he is employed for his linguistic talents, as well as by the French Foreign Legion…then eventually as an underground leader of Saboteurs, with many men under his command.

When he finds the Lady who wins his heart, he is in no position to even tell her who he really is. Yet, he knows he wishes to marry her, no matter what. This is his straw of hope throughout his years operating as a spy, until one day his team is compromised. Then he must make his own decisions how to save his operatives, as well as himself. -- JoEllen Conger, Conger Book Reviews, 5+

Quote:

Multi-published, Hungarian born author, Gabriel Timar, uses his personal knowledge of military schooling to bring authenticity into this World War II composition. He creates his character, Adam von Halder, as a balancing act between a tightly controlled military-trained officer, and that of a Don Juan who can’t help himself when it comes to rescuing fair damsels in distress. This is a complex account of a man’s burning ambition to govern his army, while also being enchanted by the feminine gender. You can’t help but cheer him on as he struggles to appease both his passions.

Review:

Adam von Halder, born in Hungary, would never have had his very own army in South-West Africa, if it hadn’t been for his misfortune as a cadet to have been challenged to a duel. By the gentleman’s code of the day, he was forced to accept the challenge. But then, tongues wagged when he actually shot the fellow dead. Coming from a long line of professional soldiering, this was unacceptable. He was then packed off to England to finish his military education.

Trying to salvage his career, he signs himself up to soldier on the smallish South-West African island of Santome. Here he begins to successfully build his integrated forces with black and white Officers and men. Until the day His Majesty’s governor of the island decrees segregation for the island’s troops. Then Adam is at his peak of master-mining his men to keep peace within the ranks, while fighting off the invading Germans on one hand, and social unrest on the other. With the new laws in place, by law he isn’t even permitted to kiss his brown-skinned beauty.

Adam is a man you can’t help but admire. He faithfully follows his orders, yet, he may have a twist upon its interpretation. Here is a daring soldier who with his sharp observations and wit is always one step ahead of the opposition. This riveting complex plot will keep you turning pages long after lights out. -- JoEllen Conger, Conger Book Reviews, 5+