Browsing: Espionage

This #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of Seabiscuit delves into the life of Louis Zamperini, who survived incredible odds when his bomber crashed into the ocean during World War II. “A powerfully drawn survival epic” (The Wall Street Journal) with over 416,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes the “fascinating” true story (Salon) of Vera Atkins, a master intelligence agent for the Allies who led a relentless covert campaign against Nazi Germany. “In the real world of spies, Vera Atkins was the boss” (Ian Fleming).

Nearly 100 years after peace was declared, this “wonderfully engaging” book (Kirkus Reviews) collected the stories of the last surviving heroes of World War I. “Riveting and astonishing” (New York Times bestselling author Thomas Fleming).

Captured by the Japanese army, British soldier Alistair Urquhart overcame unfathomable hardships to survive World War II. His gripping journey is brought to life in this inspiring memoir with over 1,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A USA Today bestseller that’s perfect for Dan Brown fans! The foundations of the Vatican are shaken when a forgotten Templar grave is discovered within its walls. But what professors James Acton and Laura Palmer find in the tomb threatens to destabilize the entire world…

A New York Times bestseller: In Nazi-occupied Rome, Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, a courageous Irish priest, ran an escape network for Jews and POWs. This “superbly written” biography (The Mail on Sunday) recounts his heroic efforts that saved thousands of lives.