The Double Agents: A Men at War Novel - Softcover

Griffin, W.E.B.; Butterworth IV, William E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0515144606 ISBN 13: 9780515144604

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2008

Synopsis

W.E.B. Griffin’s iconoclastic OSS heroes face an historic challenge in the brand-new volume of the New York Times-bestselling series.
 
    Critics and fans alike welcomed the return of the “shrewd, sharp, rousing” (Kirkus Reviews) Men at War series: “The Saboteurs is good entertainment and the fast-paced and exciting novel Griffin’s readers have come to expect. This is Griffin’s 36th novel and his son’s first; one wonders how prolific a force Griffin & Son will be!” (Library Journal)
    Now, Dick Canidy and colleagues in the Office of Strategic Services face an even greater task—to convince Hitler and the Axis powers that the invasion of the European continent will take place anywhere but on the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. “Wild Bill” Donovan’s men have several tactics in mind, but some of the people they must use are not the most reliable—are, in fact, most likely spying for both sides – so the deceptions require layer upon layer of intrigue, and all it will take is one slip to send the whole thing tumbling down like a house of cards. Are the OSS agents up to it? They certainly think so.
    And then the body is found floating off the coast of Spain. . . .
    Filled to the brim with action, character, and the deep understanding of the military heart and mind that have made Griffin’s books so outstanding, The Double Agents is irresistible storyteller from a master of the craft.

About this title

About the Author:

W. E. B. Griffin is the author of seven bestselling series: The Corps, Brotherhood of War, Badge of Honor, Men at War, Honor Bound, Presidential Agent, and now Clandestine Operations. He lives in Fairhope, Alabama, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. 
 
William E. Butterworth IV has been a writer and editor for major newspapers and magazines for more than twenty-five years, and has worked closely with his father for several years on the editing of the Griffin books. He is the coauthor of several novels in the Badge of Honor, Men at War, Honor Bound, and Presidential Agent series. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.

From AudioFile:

You can tell theres been an additional hand at work in this latest Men at War installment from W.E.B. Griffin. The writing isnt as deft as that of the master. But Paul Hecht prevails as he sails through the plot. In this segment, OSS Operative Dick Canidy must use disinformation to convince the Nazis that the European invasion will not start at the French coast. Hechts German, French, and Cockney accents are near perfect as the authors shift from Axis to Allied headquarters. Notably missing, however, are the usual entertaining escapades of Canidy and a coterie of characters. Nonetheless, thanks to Hecht, Canidys banter will keep listeners entertained. A.L.H. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0515144606
• ISBN 13: 9780515144604
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480