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Raid 42

Series: Spoils of War
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Raid 42 by Graham Hurley is a gripping crime thriller that plunges into the murky world of espionage during World War II. The story intricately weaves together espionage, aviation, and the gritty realities of war. With a focus on a covert mission in the skies, the narrative unravels secrets and tensions that threaten both lives and loyalties. This riveting tale combines historical intrigue with pulse-pounding excitement.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intense, gripping narratives set against the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, blending historical intrigue with a thrilling crime storyline. With meticulously researched details and rich character development, it offers suspense while delving into the complexities of wartime espionage and mystery. Fans of atmospheric crime thrillers with a historical twist will likely find this a compelling read.

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Raid 42

The cost of peace is high in Graham Hurley's World War II thriller.

From a critically acclaimed author comes the next instalment of the Spoils of War series.

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Historical fiction of a high order - The Times

Spring, 1941. The war in the West is as good as won. Nation after nation has fallen before the Reich's armies. Only Britain endures, her cities under nightly bombardment from the Luftwaffe.

Berlin would happily call off the bombers in exchange for a peace treaty. Hitler would like to persuade Britain to turn her back on Europe, to attend to her precious Empire instead, to allow Germany a free hand to deal with the real enemy in the East.

Peace, perhaps, but at what cost?

For Churchill, the price is too high; but for others within the British establishment, it is a price worth paying. On both sides of the channel, advocates of total war or peace-at-all-costs are at each others' throats – all unaware that Rudolf Hess, Hitler's quiet, contemplative deputy, has already taken radical steps to change the fortunes of the war...

Raid 42 is part of the SPOILS OF WAR Collection, a thrilling, beguiling blend of fact and fiction born of some of the most tragic, suspenseful, and action-packed events of World War II. From the mind of highly acclaimed thriller author GRAHAM HURLEY, this blockbuster non-chronological collection allows the reader to explore Hurley's masterful storytelling in any order, with compelling recurring characters whose fragmented lives mirror the war that shattered the globe.

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The book is described as tense and absorbing, with a thoughtful and well-structured plot that draws readers in. It has been praised for its noir-like conclusion and ability to capture atmosphere, with vivid writing that immerses readers in its world. Fans of Philip Kerr might find solace in its storytelling, as it is regarded as richly entertaining and compelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800244917

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Graham Hurley is the author of the acclaimed Faraday and Winter crime novels and an award-winning TV documentary maker. Two of the critically lauded series have been shortlisted for the Theakston's Old Peculier Award for Best Crime Novel. The first Wars Within novel, Finisterre, was shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. grahamhurley.co.uk

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