Top Secret (Clandestine Operations Series #1)

by W. E. B. Griffin, William E. Butterworth IV

Overview

From #1 New York Times bestselling authors W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV comes the first Clandestine Operations novel—featuring a new kind of threat and a different breed of warrior.

In the first weeks after World War II, James D. Cronley, Jr., is recruited for a new enterprise that will eventually be transformed into something called the CIA. For a new war has already begun against an enemy that is bigger, smarter, and more vicious: the Soviet Union.

The Soviets have hit the ground running, and Cronley’s job is to help frustrate them, harass them, and spy on them any way he can. But his first assignment might be his last. He’s got only seven days to extract a vital piece of information from a Soviet agent, and he’s already managed to rile up his superior officers. If he fails now, his intelligence career could be the shortest in history.

Because there are enemies everywhere—and, as Cronley is about to find out, some of them wear the same uniform he does...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780515155617
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/28/2015
Series:	Clandestine Operations Series , #1
Pages:	560
Sales rank:	149,463
Product dimensions:	4.25(w) x 7.50(h) x 1.25(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

W. E. B. Griffin was the author of seven bestselling series: The Corps, Brotherhood of War, Badge of Honor, Men at War, Honor Bound, Presidential Agent, and Clandestine Operations. He passed away in February 2019.

William E. Butterworth IV has been an editor and writer for more than 25 years, and has worked closely with his father for over a decade on the editing and writing of the Griffin books. He is coauthor with him of more than a dozen New York Times bestselling novels. He is a member of the Sons of the American Legion, China Post #1 in Exile; the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Society; and a life member of the National Rifle Association and the Texas Rifle Association. He lives in Florida.

Hometown:

Coppell, Texas

Date of Birth:

November 10, 1929

Place of Birth:

Newark, New Jersey

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What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Praise for TOP SECRET
 
“A thrilling new series entitled Clandestine Operations has begun, opening doors into special ops, investigating the path to the Cold War, and unveiling clandestine connections between Argentina and Germany during WWII. . . . This incredible mix of intrigue, diplomacy and, of course, a bit of romance, is fantastic. The reader will note the horror of the war, along with the massive role intelligence agents played in the eventual victory.  In other words, when this story from a literary team that ignites suspense lovers everywhere comes to a close, readers will be panting for the next novel.”—Suspense Magazine

Praise for W. E. B. Griffin
 
“A writer of true virtuosity and talent. Like precious few others in the book marketplace, W. E. B. Griffin delivers as advertised.” —Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Top Secret

“A thrilling new series...This incredible mix of intrigue, diplomacy and, of course, a bit of romance, is fantastic...Readers will be panting for the next novel.”—Suspense Magazine

“Those who are happy with lots of interesting period history, dry humor, and clever scheming will be amply rewarded.”—Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

Griffin's Honor Bound series has morphed into a new series, with Alexander Cendese as narrator. Cletus Frade is back in this spin-off, which deals with post-WWII Europe and the beginning of the Cold War. Cendese's narration is clearly different from those of previous series narrators, but there's no question he's talented. Most of his characterizations are outstanding—including that of protagonist Jim Cronley. The newly promoted Captain Cronley is trying to find out which German prisoners have been compromised by the Russians. Cendese’s German's accents are weak. Although he does a great job with other characters, in a story with important German characters, this fault is unacceptable. A.L.H. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

SEPTEMBER 2014 - AudioFile