“A tense and fast-paced look at the many stories behind the Berlin Airlift.” — Kirkus Reviews

“The resilience of the human spirit radiates through every carefully crafted word of this mesmerising book. Schrader casts a vivid light on the shadowy facets of a haunting reality, exposing the emotional scars left by conflict.” — The Coffee Pot Book Club Review

“Cold Victory is a fantastic character-driven story. It’s an immersive and profoundly moving story of intense and harrowing interpersonal dramas, and of love and hope.” — Saifunnissa Hassam for Readers’ Favorites

“…a tribute to the unsung heroes of the Berlin Airlift and a powerful reminder of the values that define a free society.” — Carol Thompson for Readers’ Favorite

“In the shadows of political maneuvering and ideological battles, Schrader illuminates the essential, unheralded work of women rebuilding society amid the ruins of war.”  — K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite

“Schrader excels in true character development, leaning into the personal impact of broader political issues…” — Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorites

“…the story takes on a vibrant and dynamic quality, keeping the reader captivated and eagerly turning the pages. Schrader’s vivid portrayal of remarkably brave and resilient women adds an extraordinary depth to this book, making it a compelling addition to any bookshelf.” — The Coffee Pot Book Club Review

“Helena P Schrader’s prose carries the emotional weight of the characters’ experience without melodrama. The novel balances political insight with human warmth, offering moments of humor, quiet reflection and triumph.” — Carol Thompson for Readers’ Favorite

“… this nuanced portrayal of postwar politics and moral ambiguity … [places] Schrader firmly among the finest historical fiction writers today. Overall, Cold Victory is a highly recommended read, and I can’t wait to see what this talented author does next.” — K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite.

“…a thoughtful and exhaustively researched work of historical fiction.” — Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite

“There is a subplot with uncertainty surrounding a missing aircraft, and the Soviet press’s manipulation of the story is eerily similar to what we are seeing again in the rise of an opacity of government.” — Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorites

“Schrader also dives deep into the impact of trauma through character experience that feel true to life. “ — Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorites.

“Schrader’s pacing is superb. She skilfully interweaves the subplots…adding a layer of complexity to the underlying historical events.

“A remarkable conclusion to the Bridge to Tomorrow series, Cold Victory will entrance devoted fans of the series as well as those discovering Schrader’s work for the first time.”  — BlueInk Starred Review

“With her usual deft blending of carefully researched history and well-crafted scene development, Schrader gives a sense of three-dimensional human life to an event that’s now all but faded from living memory… The lively character work…is the novel’s strongest element, keeping the reader fully invested right up through the dramatic climax.” — Kirkus Reviews