I originally wrote this, my tenth published book, for my own enjoyment, and that of my family. I hope now that all that read it will enjoy it as well. Fans of history, and adventure, are whom it should especially appeal to. I couldn’t have written it without my wife, Shelby, to read it to. Hearing the story out loud helped me to catch a mistake or two. I couldn’t have done the cover graphics (or book trailer, or castle map) without my daughter’s help. My son has assisted in many ways, as well. My parents proofread the manuscript for me. I thank you all.

I’d also like to thank my friends at the Spybrary Discussion Group on Facebook, where I have been able to share my interest in this genre with like-minded individuals, and was even able to participate in my first real interview at Spycon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6Z1a-htVpE

https://spybrary.com/spybrary-panel-at-spycon-2018/

I dedicate this book to my late Grandfather, Lucius Weaver Allen, World War Two veteran of the U.S. Army Air Forces, my family, and to the heroes of the Office of Strategic Services…and to all of the veterans that served honorably in this most epic chapter in world history, that will, hopefully, never be repeated.