“A truly fine novel…Totally absorbing and ingenious.”—Nelson DeMille
“On fire with suspense.”—Stephen King
It is January 1944—and as Allied troops prepare for D-Day, Nazi scientists develop a toxic nerve gas that would repel and wipe out any invasion force. To salvage the planned assault, two vastly different but equally determined men are sent to infiltrate the secret concentration camp where the poison gas is being perfected on human subjects. Their only objective: destroy all traces of the gas and the men who created it—no matter how many lives may be lost. Including their own…
“Stunning…From the very first page, Greg Iles takes his readers on an emotional roller-coaster ride, juxtaposing tension-filled action scenes, horrifying depictions of savage cruelty, and heart-stopping descriptions of sacrifice and bravery. A remarkable story from a remarkable writer”—Booklist
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"I have avoided books about the Holocaust in the past because the pain I experience reading about people's cruelty and inhumanity disturb me. However, this book has received such praise that I was compelled to pick it up. The praise is well-deserved. The characters are expertly drawn, complex and intriguing; the story places you in the midst of the horror. Excellent read but disturbing in many ways, as well." — Maynard (5 out of 5 stars)
"I have avoided books about the Holocaust in the past because the pain I experience reading about people's cruelty and inhumanity disturb me. However, this book has received such praise that I was compelled to pick it up. The praise is well-deserved. The characters are expertly drawn, complex and intriguing; the story places you in the midst of the horror. Excellent read but disturbing in many ways, as well."
" Dare to say Hitler had a conscience? "
" I always learn something when I read a Greg Iles book. Very well researched. Love this book... "
" This novel was seriously a roller coaster ride for me. I have never read any war books or even wanted to for that matter but I seriously could not put this down. This is the first book I've read by this author. I will definitely be reading more of his work in the near future. "
" Did not enjoy this book at all "
" This is a great read. I would suggest it to anyone. I was an Iles fan after "Mortal Fear." But this book may be one of my all time favorites and it's got to be his best, I had a hard time putting it down. The detail is amazing, and the story is incredible but somehow believable. Awesome "
" This is a terrific WW2 thriller. So good. "
" Easily one of Greg Iles' best novels, right up there with favorites "The Quiet Game" and "Blood Memory". If you enjoy reading historical fiction, then you'll appreciate the research and sophisticated storytelling that went into writing this haunting page turner thrill ride. "
" Took a while to get going, but worth sticking with it. Fantastic last third if the book. "
" Re-reading this great page turner! Awesome! "
" Probably one of the best books I've ever read. Historical fictions at its best! Compelling characters, great story. Iles best work. "
" Great book!!! I am a big fan of greg iles and all his books are great. This one is a little heartwrenching, but it is worth the read. "
" I dont usually read these kinds of books but it was surprisingly engaging and a lot of fun. "
" Good Book - Great Plot - A little tedious in the middle. "
" WWII, jewish interment, medical experiments, chemical weapons "
" Very slow starter. If this had been written by anyone sles other than Greg Iles I may not of finished it. I am glad I did it turned into a very good story. You can feel the pain these people were going through. "
" Another thriller by Iles. WW2 suspense around sarin gas development another page turner "
" Very interesting historical fiction book. The details were very good. You could really sympathize with the victims. "
" I'm a sucker for a good WWII story...this was good...but not my fav war story or fav Greg Iles book "
" Surprisingly food book about WW2. I had no idea Serrin gas was in use then. "
" I love all of his books....and we are related! "
" I heard Greg Iles was a good author so I went to his website. I enjoy historical fiction and this book was about WWII. His website said to read this one first before reading Spandau Phoenix, which I plan on reading soon. An interesting read...especially if you like WWII stuff. "
" This book has a great plot, but its extremely slow moving. It's hard to stay focused long enough to finish. However, if you love novels about Nazi Germany the way that I do, it's well worth the time. "
" Great WWII action novel! A page turner with exciting twists, but not too any to be contrived. "
" As with his first book, Iles deals with WW2 and the NAxi concentration camps. An heroic story that could have been true. "
" This one started slow with lots of details, but I was engaged by the end. "
" Great great read! One of my favorite books of all time! Absolutely couldn't put it down! "
" A really good page turner! Although told in a narrative form, the story is great! If you like WWII Nazi intrique, holocaust survival, and the possibilities of chemical warfare, this is the thriller to read. "
" By far one of the best Greg Iles books I've ever read. Edge of your seat reading and non-stop action. Characters come alive off the pages. Loved this book --- all 502 pages. Can't wait to read the follow up "Spandau Phoenix." "
" This was the first Greg Iles book I read, and I've been hooked ever since. He's unusual in that he crosses genres, but they are always interesting and well written. Black Cross is one of the best thrillers set during WWII that I've read. "
" Very gripping novel. I really enjoyed the read. I've only recently started reading Iles, and I find his books to be amazingly well plotted, and so different from each other. His characterizations are not too shabby either, particularly for the genre. "
" Very dark with lots of moral issues. I wonder what I would do if put to the test. This is a WWII suspense novel fictionalized, but based on known facts. "
" Captivating. For a long book, there were only a couple times when it dragged - notably the very beginning. But this was a fantastic story. Historical Fiction, but believable. I looked forward to each listen. "
" If you like this genre, it is a great read. Iles is a master storyteller. He keeps me glued until the book is finished. "
" I won't lie to you, the book was entertaining. But I wasn't hooked up with it as all the critics say. Don't get me wrong, the story is thrilling and fun, you'll enjoy for sure but it lacked that something from other thrillers. "
" kept me hooked until the end "
" This is a really great novel. Very straight forward plot and it just flows wonderfully. If you like a good spy novel about spies, Nazi's, the holocaust etc., try this book. "
" Very interesting spy novel with a twist. Kept me gripped the whole time. "
" One of my favorites. Amazing story. "
" I really enjoyed the book. It kept my interest with suspense. It is obvious that themain character lived but your are compelled to keep turning the pages. I also enjoyed theauthor's style. "
Greg Iles is the author of eighteen novels, including eight New York Times bestsellers. His novels have been made into films and published in more than thirty-five countries. He spent most of his youth in Natchez, Mississippi.
Dick Hill, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, is one of the most awarded narrators in the business, having earned several Audie Awards and thirty-four AudioFile Earphones Awards. In addition to narrating, he has both acted in and written for the theater.
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