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The Day of Disaster

John Creasey

Publisher: Open Road Media Mystery & Thriller

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Summary

A mysterious message signals an international threat in this World War II thriller by an Edgar Award–winning author. 
 
A French refugee is washed up on the English coast. Feverish, delirious, he babbles incoherently to the men who find him. A single phrase, repeated: “Loftus, spell it backwards.” 
 
This discovery sparks an explosive reaction throughout Department Z, whose agents—including Bill Loftus—are fighting a desperate battle to uncover a Nazi scheme that threatens the very heart of British defense. 
 
After startling revelations of a conspiracy theory, a kidnapping plot, and a dangerous weapon, Department Z just may find themselves in over their heads this time . . .
Available since: 04/28/2023.
Print length: 230 pages.

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