Internationally acclaimed author Joan Hiatt Harlow bases this riveting historical novel on real-life events. It is 1942, and 14-year-old Jill is spending the summer with her grandmother in the coastal village of Winter Haven, Maine. The U.S. is at war, and Jill hears rumors that German submarines-U-boats-are just off shore. Trying to ignore her fears, Jill notices suspicious activities in town. When she finds a carrier pigeon bearing the message Sonnabend iv, she's sure that something is wrong. The secret she uncovers will have her running for her life.
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"My friend had me read this book for a book club, and at first I thought it looked it stupid, but as soon as I read it, it instantly became one of my favorites books!! It takes place during WW2, and is a tale of betrayal and loyalty of a couple teenagers. It's AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Lish (5 out of 5 stars)
" Three and a half stars.Page turning thriller but with a inplausible plot "
— Nev, 12/1/2013" a cannot put down book... "
— Jim, 7/25/2013" Outstanding author, a book you can't put down! "
— Bob, 6/23/2013" It's been a long time since I read a military/political thriller, but this one ranks right up there with the best I've ever read. I recommend it to any fans of this genre. "
— Kent, 11/13/2012" Great Stuff. Haven't enjoyed a destroyer V submarine book so much since Tom Clancy and Patrick Robinson. Bring on some more! "
— Neil, 2/15/2012" It was an Exellent book for those who enjoy WEB Griffin, Tom Clancy and Dale Brown. If you don't like them then you won't like this book (just so you know) "
— Daniel, 11/19/2011" An all action novel; not the sort of thing I usually read, but it was well written and held my interest "
— Jack, 10/28/2011" A pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed the book. Realistic, believable Naval warfare. People to look up to. Well developed characters. "
— David, 7/13/2011" This was my favorite book when I was 10 years old. I'm not sure why now days but I remeber the mystery and intrigue that drew me to it. "
— Allysia, 5/5/2011" Heavy-handed WWII mystery about u-boats off the coast of Maine in the early 1940s. It gives a decent feel of the time period, especially the small town paranoia and mistrust of anyone different. A quick read. "
— Marilyn, 2/8/2011" Always on your toes, story takes place when the U.S. is at war with Germany, and this girl finds out key information she has to share. "
— Alissa, 1/9/2011" Great story about two young people during WWII. I visualize this as a wonderful family movie. Disney should pick this one up. "
— Jenness, 4/5/2010" On page 35. Its ok so far. "
— Brenda, 11/25/2009" this book was so good! it was kinda boring at first but, it was such a good book! you should really read it! "
— Riley, 11/14/2009" it really was amazing because this is one of those books when you think it's obvious whats gonna happen then there is a twist and the resolution is different and that was the good think... it was entertaining and unpredictable "
— JoNaSLUVA, 3/28/2009" I liked this book it was way cool! :) "
— Brittany, 3/1/2009" A good spy mystery for young adults on up. I love the setting (Bangor Maine in the summer of 1942). "
— Kathie, 2/11/2009" This is a really good book I like. "
— Katherine, 12/13/2008Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.