Run Reggie Run (A Soldier to Spy) - Softcover

Curtis, Pete

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1067676406 ISBN 13: 9781067676407

Publisher: Se10 Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

He didn't run for applause.

He ran because it was the only way to survive.

From the deserts of North Africa to the frozen forests of occupied Europe, Sergeant Reggie Curtis has fought, bled, and endured. Captured by the Germans and imprisoned in a brutal Stalag camp in Poland, he refuses to be broken forcing him to plan his escape which sets him on a desperate journey across enemy territory-chased by the Gestapo's most relentless hunter, SS officer Bleicher.

But Reggie is no longer just running for freedom. With his mate Tug at his side and the steel-nerved Resistance fighters guiding them through the shadows, he takes the fight back to the enemy, blowing bridges, sabotaging trains, and striking at the very heart of the Nazi war machine. Every mission is a gamble. Every step could be his last. Yet each act of defiance brings him closer to redemption-and closer to the man determined to destroy him.

A powerful new book, Run Reggie Run, published by SE10 Publishing, tells the remarkable true story of a young soldier captured during World War II and his daring determination to escape from a German prisoner-of-war camp.

Written by his grandson, the book is a deeply personal account inspired by real events, shedding light on a story that might otherwise have been lost to history. From the battlefields of North Africa with the Desert Rats to the harsh realities of life behind barbed wire, Run Reggie Run captures both the brutality of war and the resilience of the human spirit.

Blending historical insight with emotional storytelling, the book offers readers a unique perspective on the untold experiences of ordinary soldiers in extraordinary circumstances.

"This is more than a war story," says the author. "It's about survival, determination, and making sure that stories like my grandfather's are never forgotten and to honour those who never returned to tell there stories

About this title

About the Author

Pete Curtis is the author of Run Reggie Run, a wartime thriller inspired by the extraordinary true story of his grandfather's experiences during the Second World War.Based in Ireland, Pete spent more than 25 years working in operations, training and leadership before turning his attention to something he had always wanted to do - write a novel.Run Reggie Run combines the brutal reality of war with adventure, humour, courage and the remarkable resilience of ordinary men caught in extraordinary circumstances. From the deserts of North Africa to a prisoner-of-war camp in occupied Europe, the story follows Reggie Curtis as survival becomes only the beginning of his fight to get home.Pete's approach to writing is rooted in character, pace and storytelling, with a particular love of the thrillers he grew up reading. His writing journey was further developed through the BBC Maestro writing course, which helped him refine his approach to structure, character and suspense.What began as a family story became Run Reggie Run and Pete's ambition is for Reggie's story to reach readers far beyond Ireland. Pete continues to develop the Reggie universe, with further adventures already taking shape.For Pete, writing is ultimately about one thing: telling a great story - preferably with a little danger, a lot of heart, and just enough humour to keep everyone alive.

Edition details

• Publisher: Se10 Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1067676406
• ISBN 13: 9781067676407
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 138