Browsing: Espionage

This “fine biography” (Booklist) chronicles the life of legendary World War II hero and fighter pilot Gregory Boyington, leader of the Black Sheep squadron — including his battle with inner demons and the brave exploits that earned him the Medal of Honor.

“Class is back in session…. “Sophronia continues her second year at finishing school in style–with a steel-bladed fan secreted in…

Adam Brown defied fear as a Navy SEAL — only to make the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefields of Afghanistan. This inspirational New York Times bestseller takes readers into his life as a man of faith.

“Remarkable” (The Washington Post): In Vietnam, American volunteers known as “tunnel rats” fought Viet Cong soldiers for control of a sprawling maze of underground tunnels. This gripping history “provides a striking view of a neglected but crucial aspect of the Vietnam War” (Publishers Weekly).

“A balanced first-person report from the greatest generation” (Publishers Weekly): In 1945, a Pennsylvania teenager becomes a tank gunner on the German front in this “spare, honest memoir” (Booklist) that pays tribute to heroism while dispelling illusions of battlefield glory.

This “engrossing and moving” history (Booklist) tells the stories of the immigrants who became US soldiers in World War I. “A riveting remembrance of the Great War by a master writer… Deeply compelling” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brinkley).

With over 2,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: This sparkling historical novel follows the struggles and triumphs of Mary Bowser, a formerly enslaved woman turned Union spy. “Deftly balancing history, romance, and adventure, Leveen honors the life and historical importance of a brave, resourceful woman” (Kirkus Reviews).

A “deeply satisfying” New York Times bestseller (Entertainment Weekly) from the author of The Pillars of the Earth: As World War II rages, British agent Felicity assembles an all-female team to go undercover among the German ranks. “Promises to be one of Follett’s most popular novels ever” (Publishers Weekly).

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a “big, scary, suspenseful read” (Stephen King): Rogue cop Lucas Davenport must track down an unhinged murderer — using only the notes he leaves behind. “A cop and a killer you will remember for a long, long time” (Robert B. Parker).

In Olen Steinhauer’s bestseller The Tourist, reluctant CIA agent Milo Weaver uncovered a conspiracy linking the Chinese government to the…