The Blood of Others by Graham Hurley
The new action thriller from Graham Hurley set against the Dieppe campaign of World War Two.
Outstanding..Hurley's depiction of the period is as enticing as ever * The Times *
A superb blend of fact and fiction that shows the chaos of war and arrogance of the men planning it. * The Sun *
An evocative sense of wartime atmosphere, peppered with plenty of sex, makes for an enthralling read * Financial Times *
'A masterful and fascinating historical thriller set around the catastrophic events of the Dieppe Raid in 1942. ' -- Liz Robinson * LoveReading *
A compelling retelling of an Allied disaster and makes for a gripping read * Historical Novel Review *
An atmospheric and stylish thriller... a fascinating exploration of the best and the worst of human nature, and the devastating effects of war. * Aspects of History *
REVIEWS FOR GRAHAM HURLEY 'Tense, absorbing and faultlessly plotted, this thoughtful thriller weaves it all together' Sunday Times Crime Club (Star Pick) 'A penetrating, compelling, and skilfully vivid slice of historical fiction set as the war-torn fight for survival and their future. Fascinating yet thrilling, stimulating yet shattering, this riveting read opens a path into the very nature of humankind... The Spoils of War series is one of my favourites, its epic scale from the intimacy of the chosen few highlights the searing and hidden tragedy of conflict. If you've not yet met these books, do introduce yourself as this is a series not to be missed.' LoveReading Expert Review 'Hurley brings an almost noirlike sensibility to the surprising finale' Booklist 'So well-written you can smell the sweat and taste the fear' Peter May 'Beautifully constructed, the result is compelling and richly entertaining' Daily Mail
A superb blend of fact and fiction that shows the chaos of war and arrogance of the men planning it. * The Sun *
An evocative sense of wartime atmosphere, peppered with plenty of sex, makes for an enthralling read * Financial Times *
'A masterful and fascinating historical thriller set around the catastrophic events of the Dieppe Raid in 1942. ' -- Liz Robinson * LoveReading *
A compelling retelling of an Allied disaster and makes for a gripping read * Historical Novel Review *
An atmospheric and stylish thriller... a fascinating exploration of the best and the worst of human nature, and the devastating effects of war. * Aspects of History *
REVIEWS FOR GRAHAM HURLEY 'Tense, absorbing and faultlessly plotted, this thoughtful thriller weaves it all together' Sunday Times Crime Club (Star Pick) 'A penetrating, compelling, and skilfully vivid slice of historical fiction set as the war-torn fight for survival and their future. Fascinating yet thrilling, stimulating yet shattering, this riveting read opens a path into the very nature of humankind... The Spoils of War series is one of my favourites, its epic scale from the intimacy of the chosen few highlights the searing and hidden tragedy of conflict. If you've not yet met these books, do introduce yourself as this is a series not to be missed.' LoveReading Expert Review 'Hurley brings an almost noirlike sensibility to the surprising finale' Booklist 'So well-written you can smell the sweat and taste the fear' Peter May 'Beautifully constructed, the result is compelling and richly entertaining' Daily Mail
Graham Hurley is the author of the acclaimed Faraday and Winter crime novels and an award-winning documentary maker. He has been shortlisted for the Theakston's Old Peculier Award for Best Crime Novel. His Spoils of War Collection thriller Finisterre was shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Follow Graham at grahamhurley.co.uk
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| ISBN 13 | 9781801108492 |
| ISBN 10 | 1801108498 |
| Title | The Blood of Others |
| Author | Graham Hurley |
| Series | Spoils Of War |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2024-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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