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Ratlines by Stuart Neville is a gripping thriller set in 1960s Ireland, revolving around Nazi fugitives seeking refuge there after World War II. As a series of murders targeting these fugitives unfolds, a young intelligence officer is tasked with solving the case. The story intricately explores themes of morality, loyalty, and the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of political asylum.
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You might like this book if you enjoy historical thrillers infused with espionage and mystery, set against the intriguing backdrop of post-World War II Ireland. It's a gripping tale that weaves real-life events with compelling fiction, keeping you on the edge of your seat as it delves into themes of betrayal and political intrigue.

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Lieutenant Albert Ryan is ordered by the Irish Minister for Justice, Charles Haughey, to protect Skorzeny, but Ryan defied his parents and scandalised his home town to join the British Army and fight the Nazi regime.

In this gripping thriller based on real-life events, Lieutenant Albert Ryan is called in to investigate the murder of Nazi collaborators who claimed asylum in Ireland after the Second World War.

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In this gripping thriller based on real-life events, Lieutenant Albert Ryan is called in to investigate the murder of Nazi collaborators who claimed asylum in Ireland after the Second World War.

A German businessman is the third to die—murdered in a seaside guesthouse. A note pinned on his body is addressed to Colonel Otto Skorzeny, Hitler's favourite commando and once the most dangerous man in Europe. It warns Skorzeny that they are coming for him next.

Lieutenant Albert Ryan is ordered by the Irish Minister for Justice, Charles Haughey, to protect Skorzeny, but Ryan defied his parents and scandalised his hometown to join the British Army and fight the Nazi regime. Can Ryan bring himself to protect a man who caused the deaths of thousands—a man who now lives safely in Ireland in the lap of luxury?

Ratlines challenges Ryan's loyalties and ethics, putting him at the centre of a dangerous mission where his past and present collide.

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Stuart Neville's Ratlines is highly praised for its gripping and expertly plotted narrative, highlighted by an intriguing historical backdrop. The novel is commended for its thrilling pace and intricate twists, contributing to a memorably compelling piece of crime fiction.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099552581

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 287g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Stuart Neville's first novel, The Twelve, was one of the most critically acclaimed crime debuts of recent years, winning the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for best thriller. Collusion, Stolen Souls, Ratlines (shortlisted for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger), The Final Silence and Those We Left Behind (a Richard and Judy Book Club choice) have garnered widespread praise, confirming his position as one of the most exciting crime authors writing today. www.stuartneville.com

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