Island Reich: The atmospheric WWII thriller perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Robert Harris

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The fate of Britain rests on one unlikely spy in this rich, atmospheric WWII thriller, from the award-winning author of Moskva and Nightfall Berlin July, 1940. The Nazis launch their invasion of Britain - starting with the Channel Islands... And soldier turned safecracker Bill O'Hagan gets an offer- hang for his crimes, or serve his country. The mission- impersonate a local on occupied Alderney, steal the invasion plans, escape. He almost believes they're not lying. In Portugal, former King, Edward, Duke of Windsor, receives an altogether different proposal from Germany- ease the invasion and he'll get his throne back. But Edward will not readily betray his country... An embittered former king. An unreformed thief. And a secret upon which the fates of nations lie...

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Intricately plotted, rip-roaring World War Two adventure - proper heroes, proper villains, royal intrigue and grounded in real history -- Ian Rankin * - *
Matches Robert Harris, Joseph Kanon, Ken Follett and John le Carr thrill for thrill in this breath-taking WWII story of atmospheric suspense, daring espionage and political intrigue, set in the tense depths of Britain's Darkest Hour * What's On Glasgow *
Triumphant... The synthesis of real and fictitious characters is handled with panache by the talented Grimwood * Financial Times *
Top-notch . . . the suspense never wavers * Crimetime *
Highly entertaining . . . The plot is splendidly complicated. Like most good adventure novels set in recognizable history, Grimwood offers readers an enticing "what if" * Scotsman *
Fact and fiction merge in a rip-roaring yarn. Excellent * Sun *
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A fine book . . . for those who enjoy vintage le Carr -- Ian Rankin * - *
Grimwood is a damned fine writer * Independent *
The new le Carr . . . an absolutely brilliant page turner . . . if you love thrillers, Jack Grimwood is a name you need to remember * BBC Radio 2 The Sara Cox Show *

Author Bio

Jack Grimwood, a.k.a Jon Courtenay Grimwood, was born in Malta and christened in the upturned bell of a ship. He grew up in the Far East, Britain and Scandinavia. Apart from novels, he writes for national newspapers including The Times, Telegraph, Independent and Guardian. Jon is two-time winner of the BSFA Award for Best Novel, first with Felaheen, and then End of the World Blues. His literary novel, The Last Banquet, published under the name Jonathan Grimwood, was shortlisted for Le Prix Montesquieu 2015. His work has been translated into fifteen languages. He is married to the journalist and novelist Sam Baker. Island Reich is his third thriller. jackgrimwood.com jonathangrimwood.com j-cg.co.uk @joncg