Her Mission Could Save D-Day. Her Love Could Doom It.
On the eve of D-Day, the fate of the world hangs not on the beaches of Normandy, but deep within a secret Nazi facility in occupied France. Here, in a claustrophobic, slave-driven mine
codenamed Noball 109, German scientists are racing to perfect a terror weapon that would render the Allied invasion obsolete: atomic-tipped V-2 rockets aimed at the heart of London.
Enter Miriam Maduro, a ghost haunted by her past. A brilliant and courageous Dutch-Jewish SOE agent, she has already been captured, tortured, and escaped the Nazis once. Now, the British pull her from the shadows for an offer she can’t refuse: undertake a suicide mission to infiltrate and destroy the rocket facility, and they will guarantee safe passage for her young son and sister from Palestine to England. For Miriam, it’s not about patriotism; it’s a mission fueled by a
mother’s fierce love and a survivor’s desperate need for redemption.
Running parallel is a story of love and betrayal. Captain Jake Rogers, the American merchant marine who previously rescued Miriam and is the father of her child, is recruited by a charming Ian Fleming for a seemingly simple naval diversion. But the mission is a setup, a pawn in the toxic, real-life rivalry between Britain’s spy agencies. Betrayed by MI6 and left for dead, Rogers is captured by the Germans.
The two storylines collide in one heart-stopping moment. Deep undercover, Miriam unfolds a German newspaper and sees Jake’s face staring back at her from the front page. She is now faced with an impossible choice: complete her world-saving mission and let the man she loves perish, or risk everything—the war, D-Day, the lives of millions—to orchestrate a daring rescue?
Her answer is what makes Miriam in the Shadows an unforgettable tour de force. She will do both. Grounded in meticulous historical research and packed with authentic spycraft, the novel is a blueprint for a blockbuster. It’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare meets Terminator 2, with
the intellectual heft of Oppenheimer. A gripping combination of a ticking-clock thriller, a prison break, and a romance-under-fire, this third volume of the acclaimed Peggy C Saga is a
commercially explosive property with built-in franchise potential, ready to captivate readers and Hollywood alike.
A SMART, GRIPPING, AND NARRATIVELY PROPULSIVE 5-STAR TRIUMPH
“A taut and compelling example of World War II fiction and a fine historical thriller.”
—Alan Furst, New York Times Bestselling Author of Night Soldiers
“An entourage of fascinating characters, an engaging premise, all briskly paced, makes for a taut, tight thriller.”
—Steve Berry, #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author
“In the shadows of espionage, John Winn Miller blends historical facts with human fictions for a unique adventure to grab readers’ eyes.”
—James Grady, New York Times Bestselling Author of Six Days of the Condor and the Upcoming Shadows on Sidewalks
“In my experience as a historian of special operations and espionage, I have rarely come across a novel that evokes ‘true life’ like this book. Miriam in the Shadows is impeccably researched, with historical figures accurately portrayed and new characters so well created. This story delivers in spades.”
—James Stejskal, Former Special Forces and CIA officer; Historian and Author of No Moon as Witness
“Thoroughly absorbing, realistic, and packed with insights … Miller marries the draw of action-packed drama with a nonfiction-like attention to detail. Highly recommended for libraries and readers seeking an authentic, gripping WWII story.”
—Midwest Book Review
“An electrifying World War II spy thriller that’s deeply atmospheric, propulsive, and profoundly human.”
— BestThrillers.com
“A smart and gripping novel… a confident, absorbing entry that deepens the emotional and historical stakes of the series. Written with crisp prose and a visceral sense of danger, it rewards readers with a story that respects both its subject matter and its audience. ★★★★★ (5/5 Stars)” —Manhattan Book Review
“Fans of Alan Furst, Ben Macintyre, and Kate Quinn will love this book. A draw for book clubs and those seeking authentic Jewish survivor experiences.”
—Midwest Book Review