Review: Very enjoyable
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2014
This book was a pleasant surprise. I had previously read some of JJ Toner's other work - crime thrillers and SF shorts - and I was curious to see how he would approach a WWII thriller, particularly from the perspective of a German officer in the Abwehr. The transformation in the author's voice was remarkable, particularly strong in handling the main character's growing awareness of the evils of the Nazi regime surrounding him. The writing is tight, the pacing is good, and the plot never gets predictable - even when you think you know where the story is going, it takes a different turn. Very enjoyable overall.