"The Bookworm is that very rare, almost extinct thriller: well plotted, intelligent as hell, with a truly memorable main character—'Lara The Bookworm.’ This is definitely sterling Silver!"
– James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"The historical frame, including an alternate view of why Germany turned its wartime focus from England to the USSR, proves fascinating; the pace is agreeably fast; and the intelligent, capable Klimt makes an engaging lead character."
– Booklist
"It is a masterpiece of speculative revisionism and in this aspect a captivating read, a romp."
– The Washington Times
"I devoured it. It combines elements of a political thriller and a historical novel. A thrill-filled surprise, which keeps you in awe of developments."
– Book Notes by Athina
"A fascinating read for both conspiracy theorists and thriller fans."
– Bookloons
"Phenomenal. Seizing my attention from the very first page, The Bookworm kept me captivated and swiftly turning pages in nail-biting anticipation of the final resolution. The Bookworm is one of the best political thrillers I have had the pleasure to read, and I recommend it highly to fans of this exciting genre."
– Fresh Fiction
"High-speed chases, explosions, gunfights, murders and questionable romantic encounters add to the book’s action. An intriguing ‘what if’ adventure about Hitler and WWII."
– Reviewing the Evidence
"This is fast and fun, with one of the best McGuffins I’ve ever seen...it’s an exciting tale..."
– Historical Novel Society
"Hold on to your seats, readers, because this is a thrill ride of a story, made even more exciting because it’s all so current and feels very real. I really liked the character of Dr. Larissa Klimt...she’s as complex as the story she is telling. It will definitely satisfy the appetite of the conspiracy theorists out there, and it’s a good mystery too."
– A Line From a Book
"A lively, fun diversion that will appeal to fans of The DaVinci Code and the like."
– Criminal Element
"The Bookworm packs a punch similar to that of a Dan Brown novel. It uses a quasi-historical fiction plot mixed with thriller that sees our heroine attempt to solve a mystery by using her mind more than her actions. Combine that with the back-and-forth between the 1940’s and present day and The Bookworm has all ingredients in the recipe for my favorite kind of books."
– Lara's Book Club
"Silver romps through history dropping names like so many crumbs...it is a highly entertaining, tongue-in-cheek tale."
– Highland Beach Library
"The Bookworm by Mitch Silver is a gripping thriller...."
– Carol's Notebook
"This was a well-written story. Silver has quite the imagination, which made the book interesting and fun to read. Silver’s storytelling skills are strong...the character development is solid and the building of the suspenseful atmosphere is great."
– The Bees Knees Bookish Korner
"This novel has ties to certain political figures that we currently have in office...It also has ties to the Russian and American relationship that is currently unfolding. Silver does an excellent job with keeping mysteries and intrigue going throughout the novel and interweaving interesting bits so that the reader is continuously engaged. I was captivated the entire time..."
– The Written Adventure
"Mitch Silver does a fantastic job of blurring fiction and reality in his global espionage thriller. The Bookworm is an intriguing tale that constantly has the reader wondering where the line between fiction and fact lies. It will keep you engaged from cover to cover. If you are the type to enjoy a great ‘spy novel’ you will find it especially hard to put down."
– The Lit Buzz
"The build-up of tension was steady throughout, with excellent pacing for the reveals of the historical and modern conspiracies. The writing was engaging and kept me hooked. The characters were well crafted and suited to their respective roles in the story."
– All Things Jill-Elizabeth
"Silver’s novel flows smoothly...A very well done novel indeed."
– Book Bitch