Agent in Berlin
'A master of spy fiction to rival le Carré' David Young
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4.0 • 162 Ratings
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Publisher Description
To live among wolves, first you must become one… An unmissable new spy thriller from best-selling master of the genre, Alex Gerlis.
War is coming to Europe.
British spymaster Barnaby Allen begins recruiting a network of agents in Germany. With diplomatic relations quickly unravelling, this pack of spies soon comes into their own: the horse-loving German at home in Berlin’s underground; the young American sports journalist; the mysterious Luftwaffe officer; the Japanese diplomat and the most unlikely one of all... the SS officer’s wife.
Despite constant danger and the ever-present threats of discovery and betrayal, Allen’s network unearths top-secret plans for a new German fighter plane – and a truly devastating intelligence prize... an audacious Japanese plan to attack the United States. But can they prove it?
The race is on.
An unputdownable and atmospheric Second World War espionage thriller, Agent in Berlin will grip you to the very end. Perfect for readers of David Young, Robert Harris and Rory Clements.
Praise for Agent in Berlin
'Gerlis proves himself a master of spy fiction to rival John le Carré, Robert Harris and other leading lights with this gripping and entertaining novel set mostly in the frenzied world of pre-war Berlin' David Young, author of Stasi Child
'Everything slots together perfectly in this hugely atmospheric and powerfully character-driven story set in Germany at the rise of Nazism ... a brilliant new addition to the genre' Chris Lloyd, author of The Unwanted Dead
'Amazing plotting, packs a real punch' Mark 'Billy' Billingham, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hard Way
'The first volume of a promising new series, Alex Gerlis handles an ensemble cast with panache' Financial Times
'An unmissable spy thriller from bestselling master of the genre Alex Gerlis' Spybrary Podcast
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Alex Gerlis’ gripping novel explores the shadowy landscape of World War II spies. With military conflict imminent, British MI6 operative Barnaby Allen begins recruiting a team of Berlin agents who’ll put their lives on the line for the Allied cause. But what MI6 ultimately does with the intelligence that Barnaby’s crack team picks up—like word of a planned attack on Hawaii—is even more dangerous than the efforts to acquire it. Like John le Carré before him, Gerlis is an expert at using the everyday machinations of espionage to tell a deeper story about loyalty and human nature. In between riveting bursts of cloak-and-dagger action, he sucks us in with careful attention to the historical details of 1930s Europe. Like a great game of chess, Agent in Berlin revels in the smaller moves that create a daring strategy for victory.
Customer Reviews
True to life
Good read, very detailed account of how spy networks were formed operated and accomplished so much
Looking forward to reading next in this series.
Amazing writer
This is the first Alex Gerrlis book I have read. It was excellent. I’ll be reading many more!
Excellent
Loved the mix of sport and history!