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Constantine’s Sword: The Church and the Jews, A History by James Carroll

The Church and the Jews is a book that explores the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people throughout history.

December 17, 2023 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / History / Mark Bowden / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / The United States Of America / War

The Finish: The Killing of Osama bin Laden by Mark Bowden

“The Finish: The Killing of Osama bin Laden” by Mark Bowden is about the mission to eliminate the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks.

December 13, 2023 Audiobook / AUTHOR / Ben Macintyre / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / War / World War II

Rogue Heroes: The History of the SAS, Britain’s Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War by Ben Macintyre

“Rogue Heroes” by Ben Macintyre provides a detailed look into the SAS, a covert military group that played a crucial role in World War II.

December 7, 2023 Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Crime / GENRE / History / Mark Bowden / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / True Crime / War

Killing Pablo: The Explosive True Story of the Hunt for Pablo Escobar

“Killing Pablo” by Mark Bowden is a chronicle that delves into the intense pursuit of Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord.

December 4, 2023 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Canon / Christianity / Church History / Darrell L. Bock / GENRE / Nonfiction / Religion / Spirituality / Theology

The Missing Gospels: Unearthing the Truth Behind Alternative Christianities by Darrell L. Bock

“The Missing Gospels” by Darrell L. Bock delves into the captivating world of early Christian writings and alternative Christianities.

November 24, 2023 Audiobook / AUTHOR / Ben Macintyre / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / War / World War II

Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory by Ben Macintyre

“Operation Mincemeat” by Ben Macintyre recounts the extraordinary true story of a World War II deception that utilized a deceased man, Glyndwr Michael, to mislead the Nazis.

November 22, 2023 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / John Bruning / Leadership / Memoir / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Sean Parnell / War

Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan by Sean Parnell, John Bruning

“Outlaw Platoon” is a vivid account of the author, Sean Parnell, and his platoon’s deployment to the heart of Afghanistan’s Kunar Province.

November 21, 2023 American History / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Nonfiction / Scott Jeffrey Miller / War / World War II

Agent 110: An American Spymaster and the German Resistance in WWII by Scott Jeffrey Miller

“Agent 110: An American Spymaster and the German Resistance in WWII” by Scott Miller is a gripping account of covert operations, intrigue, and courage during World War II.

November 16, 2023 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / Gordon Thomas / Historical / History / Israel / Jewish / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / War

Gideon’s Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad by Gordon Thomas

Gideon’s Spies by Gordon Thomas is an extensive and captivating exploration of the history of the Mossad, Israel’s security agency.

November 14, 2023 American History / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / History / International Relations / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / Steve Coll / Terrorism / War

Ghost Wars: The Untold Story of the CIA’s Secret Operations in Afghanistan

Ghost Wars explores the CIA’s covert operations in Afghanistan and the rise of Bin Laden leading up to 9/11.

November 11, 2023 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Chris Whipple / Espionage / GENRE / History / International Relations / Leadership / Nonfiction / Politics / War

Book Review: The Spymasters – How CIA Directors Shape America and the World

Inside the CIA Directors book by Chris Whipple—how America’s spy chiefs shaped history, strategy, and national security.

November 9, 2023 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / Sean Naylor / Terrorism / War

Inside the Shadows: A Look at the Joint Special Operations Command in Relentless Strike

Relentless Strike tells the inside story of JSOC, the secret military organization that revolutionized counterterrorism.

November 7, 2023 Audiobook / AUTHOR / Autobiography / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Kevin Maurer / Mark Owen / Memoir / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / War

No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden by Mark Owen, Kevin Maurer

No Easy Day, Owen also takes readers into the War on Terror and details the formation of the most elite units in the military.

November 5, 2023 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / British Literature / Espionage / GENRE / History / Keith Jeffery / Military Fiction / Nonfiction / Politics / Reference / Science / War

Book Review: The Secret History of MI6 Reveals the Origins of British Espionage

Secret History of MI6 explores British spy operations from 1909–1949 in this gripping, authorized account by Keith Jeffery.

November 4, 2023 Audiobook / AUTHOR / Ben Macintyre / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / Historical / History / Nonfiction / Politics / Russia / Thriller / War

The Spy and the Traitor: A True Cold War Story of Courage, Betrayal, and Escape

The Spy and the Traitor tells the true Cold War story of KGB agent Oleg Gordievsky and his secret life as a British spy.

October 31, 2023 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / History / Nonfiction / Russia / S. J. Hamrick

Deceiving the Deceivers: A Riveting Look at Espionage, Betrayal, and Cold War Secrets

Deceiving the Deceivers reveals Cold War spy secrets and questions the true roles of Philby, Maclean, and Burgess.

October 30, 2023 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Nonfiction / Stewart Purvis

Guy Burgess: The Spy Who Knew Everyone by Stewart Purvis

Guy Burgess was a supreme networker, with a contacts book that included everyone from statesmen to socialites, high-ranking government officials to the famous actors and literary figures of the day.