{"product_id":"9781569477564","title":"The First Wave (Billy Boyle World War II Mystery #2)","description":"Praise for the Billy Boyle series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A meaty, old-fashioned and thoroughly enjoyable tale of WWII-era murder and espionage.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Seattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The World War II atmosphere and history are expertly handled.”—\u003ci\u003eDenver Post\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Great fun. Benn knows his war history. . . . The novel introduces a batch of intriguing characters who seem destined to make another appearance.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e (Toronto) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A memorable debut.”—\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A must for history buffs and mystery fans.”—\u003ci\u003eConnecticut Post\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you enjoy World War II mysteries . . . you’ll love this book. . . . One of the best books I’ve read this year.”—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Benn crafts a crackling good adventure, with much flavorsome period color.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I’ll look for another book about Billy Boyle, with pleasure.”—\u003ci\u003eDeadly Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLieutenant Billy Boyle reluctantly accompanies Major Samuel Harding, his boss, in the first boat to land on the shores of Algeria during the Allied invasion. Their task is to arrange the surrender of the Vichy French forces. But there is dissension between the regular army, the local militia, and De Gaulle’s Free French. American black marketeers in league with the enemy divert medical supplies to the Casbah, leading to multiple murders that Billy must solve while trying to rescue the girl he loves, a captured British spy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Hardcover edition.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Soho Press, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128687608048,"sku":"9781569477564","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781569477564_p0.jpg?v=1763789446","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781569477564","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}