Blitz
A Novel
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Publisher Description
In this historical fantasy, a new recruit to the most powerful supernatural intelligence agency on Earth is accused of going rogue—and must go on the run to clear her name.
September, 1940. Three women of the Checquy, the secret organization tasked with protecting Britain from supernatural threats, stand in the sky above London and see German aircraft approach. Forbidden by law to interfere, all they can do is watch as their city is bombed. Until Pamela, the most sensible of them, breaks all the rules and brings down a Nazi bomber with her bare hands. The three resolve to tell no one about it, but they soon learn that a crew member is missing from the downed bomber. Charred corpses are discovered in nearby houses and it becomes apparent that the women have unwittingly unleashed a monster.
Through a city torn by the Blitz, the friends must hunt the enemy before he kills again. Their task will take them from the tunnels of the Underground to the halls of power, where they will discover the secrets that a secret organization must keep even from itself.
Today. Lynette Binns, a librarian with a husband and child, is a late recruit to the Checquy, having discovered only as an adult her ability to electrify everyday objects with her touch. After completing her training, she is assigned to examine a string of brutal murders and quickly realizes that all bear the unmistakable hallmark of her own unique power. Unable to provide an alibi and determined to prove her innocence, she flees, venturing into the London underworld to find answers. But now she is prey, being tracked by her own frighteningly capable comrades.
As Lyn fights off powered thugs and her own vengeful colleagues, she will find that the solution to the murders and to the mystery of her own past lies in the events of World War II, and the covert actions of three young women during the Blitz.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Nazis, superpowers, and dual narratives make for an unforgettable and fantastical epic. During World War II, three members of Britain’s paranormal defense force, the Checquy Group, defy orders to stop a Nazi scheme, incidentally setting off a deadly chain of events. In modern-day London, Lyn—a superpowered librarian—is training with the shadowy group when she’s framed for a series of murders. We loved following Lyn as she attempts to clear her name and discovers how her story is connected to that ill-fated trio from the 1940s. In this standalone entry in his Rook Files series, Daniel O’Malley builds a surprising, enthralling world filled with amazing characters—our favorite is the Checquy agent who can make people view him as their mom! Blitz is a thrilling read for fans of alternate histories, magical worlds, and strong heroines.
Customer Reviews
Enjoyed Immensely
A bit difficult to determine which time we are in at times, but very engrossing. Written with the author’s usual wit and detailed imagination. Super fun- can’t wait for the next one in the series!
Still entertaining, but much diminished
A shame. Previous books were bright, fast moving, full of interesting ideas. Sadly this one is forced and inelegant.