“Clements’ WWII thriller’s long but outstanding writing, riveting plot, vivid characters, taut suspense, and plenty of twists make it a five-star read. Part fact-based historical fiction, part spy thriller, and part high-octane adventure with a soupçon of romance, this outstanding tale will have wide appeal.”

– Booklist (starred)

“At the start of Clements’s outstanding fifth spy thriller featuring American professor Tom Wilde, Clements (the John Shakespeare series) makes the details of the era’s tradecraft plausible, and his characters, both fictional and real, fully realized. Ken Follett fans will be engrossed.”

– Publishers Weekly (starred)

Praise for Rory Clements:

“A captivating historical thriller…an engaging protagonist and a gripping, intelligent storyline confirm Clements’ reputation as a master of the wartime spy thriller.”

– Financial Times

“Rory Clements evokes the nervous, reckless build-up to the outbreak of war in a convincingly detailed thriller.”

– Daily Mail

“A standout historical novel and spy thriller by an author who can turn his hand to any historical period he chooses.”

– The Daily Express

"Clements creates lively, fast-moving plots.”

– The Sunday Times (London)

"A colorful history lesson. Exciting narrative twists.”

– The Sunday Telegraph

"Political polarisation, mistrust, and simmering violence.”

– The Times (London)

"Enjoyable, bloody and brutish.”

– The Guardian