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Based on the true story of legendary sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko, The Diamond Eye blends history, suspense, and emotion into an unforgettable World War II novel. Richly researched and filled with compelling characters, Kate Quinn’s latest historical fiction adventure shines a spotlight on a remarkable woman whose courage changed history.
The invisible war raging on your screen. Tracing the secret global market for “zero-day” software exploits from the destruction of Stuxnet to current infrastructure threats like Volt Typhoon, Perlroth delivers a terrifyingly real narrative about how our digital interconnectedness has left our water, power, and security open to global sabotage.
History that reads like an espionage thriller! This gripping narrative non-fiction work exposes the bizarre spy rings, secret U-2 flights, and harrowing political standoffs of the Cold War. From hollow coins to the Cuban Missile Crisis, it is a masterclass in history writing for middle and high schoolers.
Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language.