Churchill's Shadow

From the bestselling author of War of the Roses, now a major motion picture: The Roses, starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch. "...Adler & Humes have managed to make a crucial moment in modern history come alive..." 'Äì>Thriller Books Journal As Great Britain and the United States celebrate a victorious end to WWII, Joseph Stalin'Äôs relentless Soviet Union is creeping across Eastern Europe, leaving a trail of devastation and murder in its wake. Winston Churchill, the cigar-puffing icon of the British fighting spirit, embarks on a crusade to lift the veil of secrecy that hangs over Stalin'Äôs mission. Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, sets the diplomatic stage upon which the world'Äôs political players grapple for supremacy as Churchill delivers his fated Iron Curtain speech on March 5th, 1946. Soviet operatives have infiltrated British and American governments at the highest level. As Churchill prepares to launch the Cold War, Stalin unleashes his trained mole, an American Nazi who served in Hitler'Äôs SS. His mission: assassinate Winston Churchill. Churchill travels with a lone bodyguard, W.H. Thompson, a former British police officer who protected Churchill faithfully through the turbulent years of war. Thompson alone senses danger, but will his trained instincts and vigilance be enough to protect the former Prime Minister from a ruthless killer? In this gripping historical thriller, battles are fought not on the beaches, on the landing grounds, in the fields, on the streets, or in the hills but behind closed doors in the shadows of espionage. Mission Churchill is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, political thrillers, and spy dramas. Reviewers Adore this Fast-Paced, Gripping Historical Thriller '≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê "Target Churchill, set in the 1940s, has all the breathless pacing of a strong thriller..."'ÄìHistorical Novel Society '≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê "James C Humes and Warren Adler, with their different skills, combine well to create a meticulously researched thriller and it's hard to tell what is fact and what is fiction."'ÄìCrime Fiction Lover '≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê "Target Churchill 'Äúunfolds a fast-moving cloak-and-dagger drama starting days before Churchill'Äôs historic visit to Fulton, Missouri, in 1946, where he delivered one of the most famous speeches of all time It is excellent read and should please those who do not mind a fictionalized dab into history." 'ÄìGoodreads Review '≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê "I love historical novels, especially those dealing with World War II and its aftermath. This novel is in the same mold as Day of the Jackal... The plot was intriguing, and the forces behind it reflect the prelude to the Cold War that soon followed. This is an excellent read." 'ÄìGoodreads Review '≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê "Somewhere in the heat of the "Target Churchill" action, I was shocked. Warren Adler does it again, I thought. He knocks out his reader after a meticulous buildup after we get to know the characters. And it's not just a shock: it's embedded in history this time... a breathtaking climax!" 'ÄìGoodreads Review

In 1933 Cuba, a deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds. An IRA sharpshooter, driven by vengeance and a relentless mission, has Winston Churchill in his crosshairs. But just as the assassin is about to strike, Churchill's tenacious bodyguard, Walter Thompson, intervenes, forcing the killer into the shadows. Years later, amid the fiery rain of the German Blitz on London, Thompson locks eyes with a ghost from Havana'Äîthe very same assassin. But now, the stakes are higher. As Thompson dives deeper into the city's underworld, he uncovers a chilling conspiracy within the British government, threatening to topple Churchill and hand victory to Hitler. Racing against time amidst the backdrop of a city in chaos, Thompson must decipher the twisted web of treachery to save his nation and the man he's sworn to protect. But at what cost? Dive into a high-octane thriller where history hangs in the balance, alliances are tested, and one man stands against the darkness. "Historical thriller with compelling cast and white-knuckle suspense." 'Äì Booklife Review "This historical saga, steeped in evocative hues, vibrant character sketches, clandestine turns, and palpable tension, captivates from the Cuban assassination attempt to its stirring conclusion." 'Äì '≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê 'ÄúHighly Recommended'Ä award from The Historical Fiction Company Early Readers are LOVING this High-Octane Historical Fiction: '≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê 'ÄúThis book will captivate you as a reader and raise additional questions about that time in history.'Ä 'ÄìNetgalley Reviewer '≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê 'ÄúA taut thriller'ĶBritain'Äôs PM and his intrepid bodyguard Walter Thompson and the conflicts in both eras come vividly to life, creating a gripping narrative Churchill fans will adore!'Ä 'ÄìNetgalley Reviewer '≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê 'ÄúI loved this book! I love anything that has to do with Churchill. This book had me on a roller coaster! I highly recommend this book!'Ä 'ÄìNetgalley Reviewer '≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê 'ÄúI very much enjoyed this book'Ķ Characters were strong and easy to follow, and gave credible support to the story. It was a book that I could not put down. I highly recommend.'Ä 'ÄìGoodreads Reviewer '≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê'≠ê 'ÄúThe atmosphere, characterization, intrigue, and suspense of this historical fiction kept me riveted'Ķto the end. As a history buff, I knew Winston'Äôs voice right away and was drawn into the story as if I was there. Great read!!'Ä 'ÄìGoodreads Reviewer