Unlikely Soldiers Series by Deb McEwan
Friendship, military life, dark humour and growing up in 1970s Britain.
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Step into the world of Unlikely Soldiers, a series by Deb McEwan following Guy, a teenager from North Yorkshire, and Michelle—known as Mouse—a Welsh girl. Set against the backdrop of Britain in the 1970s, the books explore friendship, relationships, military life and the experiences that shape two very different young people.
With authentic detail, lively dialogue and a generous dose of dark humour, the series brings its characters’ challenges and adventures to life. Readers who enjoy character-led fiction, coming-of-age stories and a glimpse of British Army life will find plenty to get their teeth into.
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Start with Unlikely Soldiers, then continue with the later books in the series. The original covers are shown below in reading order.




What readers say
Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite — 5 stars
“A fascinating and enthralling look at Great Britain in the 1970s as experienced through the eyes of Guy, a North Yorkshire teen, and Mouse, a Welsh girl. I had a marvelous time reading Unlikely Soldiers and am looking forward to the next book in the series. It’s most highly recommended.”
Rabia Tanveer for Readers’ Favorite — 5 stars
“The story of Guy and Mouse was entertaining, and at times, sweat inducing. I liked the thrill and I loved reading about all the inside military action.”
Readers’ Favorite — 5-star reviews
“…In true Deb McEwan style, there is a lot of dark humor in the novel and you will enjoy this book just as much as the others. These characters have developed beautifully and, as always, the dialogues reveal so much about the new characters. Book Three in the series lives up to the bar set by the previous two wonderful novels. It was amazing.”
“McEwan’s characters have depth and the conflicts they encounter are authentic and real. There are intriguing shades of gray in the world she’s created. This is a seriously good book that covers important issues. Friends & Revenge gets the reader involved in the lives of these unlikely soldiers, making it a book you just won’t want to put down. Unlikely Soldiers, Book 3: Friends & Revenge is most highly recommended.”
Discover the Unlikely Soldiers series by Deb McEwan and follow Guy and Mouse through the twists, challenges and humour of their journey.
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