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Blood Lines

By Nelson DeMille , Alex DeMille , #2 of Scott Brodie & Maggie Taylor Series series

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Dirk Patton Author Of Unleashed

From Dirk's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

By Dirk Patton Author

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Dirk's 3 favorite reads in 2024

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Dirk Patton Why Dirk loves this book

You cannot go wrong with a book by Nelson Demille. His characters feel as if they could walk off the page and the way he builds atmosphere is unparalleled. Don't even think twice, just start reading this book!

Blood Lines

By Nelson DeMille , Alex DeMille ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked Blood Lines as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

From New York Times bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille, Blood Lines features the return of Special Agents Brodie and Taylor who are on the hunt for the cold-blooded murderer of one of their fellow agents.

Army Criminal Investigation Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor have been separated for five months following their last assignment, a dangerous mission in Venezuela to locate and detain an infamous Army deserter. Now, in Berlin, they are reunited and tasked with investigating the murder of one of their own: CID Special Agent Harry Vance of the 5th MP Battalion, an accomplished counterterrorism agent…

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Red Winter

By Marc Cameron , #22 of A Jack Ryan Novel series

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John Houle Author Of The King-Makers of Providence

From John's 3 favorite reads in 2023.

By John Houle Author

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Author Politico PR guy Marketing executive Entrepreneur Political science graduate

John's 3 favorite reads in 2023

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John Houle Why John loves this book

As a fan of the Tom Clancy genre, I felt like I was right back reading Clancy’s classics when I picked up Red Winter. Most of the new Clancy fiction surrounds Jack Ryan, Jr., and while I enjoy those works as well, it was fun to return to the Cold World era.

Cameron pays homage to the greatness that was Clancy, and while I can no longer read the master of modern-day political thrillers, I found a worthy successor.

I enjoyed uncovering a past mission of Jack Ryan, who is one of my all-time favorite characters in fiction. As a child of the Cold War, it was a fun ride behind the Iron Curtain.

Red Winter

By Marc Cameron ,

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1 author picked Red Winter as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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1985: For Jack Ryan, the Cold War is burning hot

A top secret F117 aircraft crashes into the Nevada desert. The Nighthawk is the most advanced fighting machine in the world and the Soviets will do anything to get their hands on its secrets.

In East Berlin, a mysterious figure contacts the CIA with an incredible offer: invaluable details of his government's espionage plans in return for asylum. With the East German secret police closing in, someone will have to go to behind the Berlin Wall to investigate the potential defector. It's a job Deputy Director James Greer can only…

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A Night Divided

By Jennifer A. Nielsen ,

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A.L. Sowards Author Of A Waltz with Traitors

From my list on immersing you in the struggle for freedom.

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Why am I passionate about this?

I have always loved history—in both fiction and nonfiction forms. The events from history that tend to stick with me the most are stories of individuals or groups who face enormous odds in their quest to live a life of freedom. History is full of oppression, tyranny, and tragedy, but it’s also full of individuals and groups that have stood against evil, even when it’s dangerous or difficult or unlikely to succeed. Immersing myself in those stories is one of the ways I honor those who have struggled and sacrificed.

A.L.'s book list on immersing you in the struggle for freedom

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A.L. Sowards Why A.L. loves this book

When the Berlin Wall goes up, Gerta’s family is divided.

Her father and one brother are in the west. Gerta, her mother, and her brother Fritz are in the east. Four years later, the Statsi has their eye on Gerta’s family, Fritz is due to be drafted, and then Gerta catches sight of her father on the other side of the wall, signaling something about digging.

If they’re ever going to be free, they must do something daring, and do it soon. Though written for young readers, the excellent pacing, realistic characters, and powerful themes about freedom and family make this book a great read for all ages. 

A Night Divided

By Jennifer A. Nielsen ,

Why should I read it?

3 authors picked A Night Divided as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 8, 9, 10, and 11.

What is this book about?

A stunning thriller from NYT bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen about a girl who must escape to freedom after the Berlin Wall divides her family between east and west.

A Night Divided joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!With the rise of the Berlin Wall, Gerta finds her family suddenly divided. She, her mother, and her brother Fritz live on the eastern side, controlled by the Soviets. Her father and middle brother, who had gone west in search of work, cannot return home. Gerta knows it is dangerous to watch the wall,…

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