The Berlin Agent: A gripping and unforgettable World War Two historical thriller

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Synopsis

'Once I started I just did not want to stop. So atmospheric and written in such a way I felt like I was truly there transported back in time living it all... A highly thrilling, fast paced and totally captivating unforgettable read... An absolute must read for any historical thriller fan' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A country at war. Bombers fill the skies. A parachute drops in the dead of night...

England 1940: Paris has fallen to the Third Reich. Farmer John Cook and society heiress Lady Margaret are waiting for the day when German tanks roll across the green fields of their homes. Both are ready for the moment they will disappear into the woods and the fields to carry out their top-secret orders - to do whatever it takes to fight the Nazis once they arrive on British soil.

Their worst fears are realised when a parachutist drops from a German bomber during an air raid. Arriving at the scene, Cook finds the white silk hanging from a branch, and a mysterious crate containing a complex piece of machinery. The spy is nowhere to be found.

But at night, Cook and Margaret hear German voices in the darkness. Reports come in of others hearing similar things, and there are whispers of an agent from Berlin...

With enemies already hiding among them, how far will Cook and Margaret go to protect the country and the people they love?

Everyone is gripped by the John Cook novels:

'Thrilling WWII set thriller that has heart-pounding action, but more importantly, a lot of heart... Completely gripping... A narrative that is as taut as piano wire! ...Not to be missed if you enjoy action-packed historical thrillers' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'My God, this was great. It left me with a book hangover. I felt like I was there in 1940s England... I learned so much from this book... The writing is really 3D. You really feel like you're there. It's very immersive, and I love the witty humour. John Cook is a wonderful character' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'John Cook is the Jack Reacher of 1940s Britain' Damien Lewis

'Gripping World War Two thriller that masterfully blends historical accuracy with intense action... a tense game of cat and mouse with a mysterious enemy agent... A must-read for fans of World War Two thrillers' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A compelling read and felt as if I was actually back in 1939. A delicious group of main characters... Great read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A brilliant noir thriller set in the darkest days of the Second World War' Stephen Leather

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781399721325
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 200 x 130 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 248g
  • Languages: English

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The Berlin Agent
A great read!
It's 1940 and a German invasion along the South Coast of England is imminent. A parachute drops from a German bomber during a night-time air raid and is sp... READ MORE
Barnsey's Books
The Berlin Agent
Historical Fiction
John Cook #2 England 1940: Paris has fallen to the Third Reich. Farmer John Cook and society heiress Lady Margaret are waiting for the day when German t... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The Berlin Agent
WW11
An intriguing storyline. But was distracted by the odd interruption of people’s names and boxed ?. Not sure if this was part of the script or it being a dr... READ MORE
Jayne Greig
The Berlin Agent
Gripping and well observed WW2 thriller
My Review – I couldn’t wait to start reading The Berlin Agent, so I cast aside my current read and went straight in to 1940’s Sussex and the wonderful J... READ MORE
Judith Wright
The Berlin Agent
spectacular historical fiction thriller
This is an unforgettable story where the reader is transported back to the 1040s, into a country at war. It is so well written that as you read you are giv... READ MORE
Su Thorburn
The Berlin Agent
Gripping Second Instalment
I was looking forward to this as I had enjoyed The Last Line very much, and it didn't disappoint. The story focuses on Nazi sympathisers and the role that... READ MORE
Kerry Young
The Berlin Agent
Engaging read
A really good book about life during the early part of WWII, where everyone was convinced that the German invasion was imminent, that there were spies arou... READ MORE
Gee Wood
The Berlin Agent
Excellent wartime thriller
The story begins just a few weeks after the events in The Last Line. It is June 1940, France has fallen, the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) has been dri... READ MORE
Peter Fleming
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Berlin Agent
A great read, good solid story, good characters
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book. This is a great read, a good, solid, wartime, spy type mystery with a brilliant ... READ MORE
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The Berlin Agent
Great read
Having read the first book in this historical series I so glad to get the opportunity to read ‘The Berlin Agent. The next book in the John Cook series. En... READ MORE
Michelle De Alwis
The Berlin Agent
A tense war story with believable characters, based on facts
John Cook, the main character, is ex-armed forces and now a farmer in the South Downs. He finds a parachute and hears German voices so goes to investigate.... READ MORE
Jenny Hill
The Berlin Agent
An authentic and riveting read.
“Courage is found in unlikely places.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien Author Stephen Ronson brings us ‘The Berlin Agent’, follow up to his excellent WWII thriller ... READ MORE
Maureen Ellis
The Berlin Agent
Enjoyable WWII drama
The second book in the John Cook series. It is fiction based loosely on fact and is set near Uckfield in Sussex during the summer of 1940 where Cook is a ... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
The Berlin Agent
A little bit in love with John Cook
When I read The Last Line, Ronson’s first book in the John Cook series, little did I expect to be eagerly awaiting the next installment, let alone hoping a... READ MORE
Jane Armstrong