A Game of Spies

By John Altman

Book Overview

It is February 1940, and England is desperate to find out when and how Hitler will make his move toward France. Sleeper agent Eva Bernhardt comes into possession of vital information-and makes a run for it. Uncertain whom to trust, whether she is racing to safety or death, Eva is about to take her future into her own hands-and with it, perhaps the future of the entire war...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0515134635
• ISBN13: 9780515134636
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Another Great Read!

Although I haven't been much in the mood for violence since Sept. llth, I read this book because I really enjoyed the first John Altman book and I'm glad I did. I found it was a mature and even more engrossing tale with better developed characters.

A Gripping Tale of Intrigue!

John Altman's A Game of Spies is a well crafted historical spy thriller set in WWII. The historical setting is wonderfully depicted and rich with detail, and the plot flows quickly--you don't want to put the book down! I greatly recommend A Game of Spies for history buffs and spy fans alike.

Can't wait for the third.

I loved the first book by Altman and eagerly anticipated the second and it was worth the wait. The historical background coupled with interesting characters and a fast moving plot are clearly this author's signature style. Can't wait for the third!

A Real Winner!

I'm a fan of Altman's based on his first book and I think the new one is even better. It's fast paced, although not as much so as "A Gathering of Spies" with better developed characters and a fascinating plot line. Don't miss this one!

powerful historical spy tale

In 1939, M16 espionage agent William Hobbs seduces naive twenty-year old German Eva Bernhardt to work undercover in Germany spying for the British. After obtaining Eva's cooperation, William callously drops her leaving her at the mercies of M16, who believe Eva is the prefect person to drop in Berlin to learn when and where Hitler's invasion of France is to begin. The Nazis hope to uncover British moles to use them to transmit misinformation to the Allies. In 1940, Eva hates both the Nazis and the British for their callous misuse of people. She is trying to obtain invasion information from Otto Klinger, a person who might have a grudge against the Nazis. However, the German Secret Service know Eva works for the British and plan to use her as a courier for disinformation to fool their enemies. Hobbs, who arranged a kidnapping of himself in Holland by the Gestapo, realizes the Nazis are using Eva as a pawn. He now knows he loves Eva and will risk his life to insure her safety even as the Nazis pursue him. In his debut tale, A GATHERING OF SPIES, John Altman provided espionage fans with a taut World War II thriller. His second novel, A GAME OF SPIES is even better as readers receive a powerful historical spy tale that never slows down as both sides use people as fodder in a deadly game of trump. Fans of the genre will want to read this superb World War II novel that brings the era alive through the actions and reactions of a powerful ensemble.Harriet Klausner