The Fifth Column
A Novel
by Andrew Gross
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Pub Date Sep 10 2019 | Archive Date Sep 10 2019
St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books
Description
“One of the best historical thriller authors in the business... [A] stellar novel.” —Associated Press
#1 New York Times bestselling author of The One Man Andrew Gross once again delivers a tense, stirring thriller of a family torn apart set against the backdrop of a nation plunged into war.
February, 1939. Europe teeters on the brink of war. In New York City, twenty-two thousand cheering Nazi supporters pack Madison Square Garden for a raucous, hate-filled rally. In a Hell’s Kitchen bar, Charles Mossman is reeling from the loss of his job and the demise of his marriage when a group draped in Nazi flags barges in. Drunk, Charlie takes a swing at one with tragic results and a torrent of unintended consequences follows.
Two years later. America is wrestling with whether to enter the growing war. Charles’s estranged wife and six-year-old daughter, Emma, now live in a quiet brownstone in the German-speaking New York City neighborhood of Yorkville, where support for Hitler is common. Charles, just out of prison, struggles to put his life back together, while across the hall from his family, a kindly Swiss couple, Trudi and Willi Bauer, have taken a liking to Emma. But Charles begins to suspect that they might not be who they say they are.
As the threat of war grows, and fears of a “fifth column”—German spies embedded into everyday life—are everywhere, Charles puts together that the seemingly amiable Bauers may be part of a sinister conspiracy. When Pearl Harbor is attacked and America can no longer sit on the sideline, that conspiracy turns into a deadly threat with Charles the only one who can see it and Emma, an innocent pawn.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250180001 |
| PRICE | $28.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 336 |
Featured Reviews
Judy T, Reviewer
The Fifth Column is an intriguing story about nazi spies in the US as world war two is about to start. This is interesting story about characters from seemingly everyday life. A real page turner. A different look at the war and events that took place at this time in history. Very enjoyable.
Steven Z, Reviewer
This was another hit from the author. His variety of stories always leaves me waiting for his next book. This story was filled with fun mystery and adventure. This is a book that I would recommend to all.
Erik M, Reviewer
Andrew Gross is my all time favorite writer
He used to write psychological mysteries, and now he has written 3 war books
The One Man and Saboteur were terrific
The Fifth Co,u n might be his best
It is about a family that is torn apart by the ravages of war
A great story which parallels our own history
Read this book. It is so great
Librarian 166886
Andrew Gross is the master of writing historical fiction! A fast moving book and full of history about Nazis infiltrating America to further their cause. Kudos to Andrew Gross for delivering another winner!
Helle B, Media/Journalist
Loved this book! I have learned more about the happenings in the US prior to entering WWII than ever before. The story is taking place solely in the US which seems strange in the beginning but it really works. Charles Mossman is the main character who returns from a short stint in prison to find his wife and daughter extremely friendly with a supposedly Swiss couple who of course ends up being nazis.
Charles falls out with his wife and only gets to see his daughter occasionally while always being watched by the Germans. Of course as it has to everything comes to a head and things end up happening very quickly.
I will definitely recommend this book and thank NetGalley, Andrew Gross and the publishers for letting me read this advance copy in exchange for my unbiased review. An easy five stars.
Karen R, Reviewer
It is pre-WWII and war is waging in Europe though the US has not yet entered the war. There are significant nazi sympathizers in the US who defend Hitler and the Germans, holding large scale rallies, planning and carrying out acts of sabotage.
This is a fast-paced and intricate tale of one man’s efforts to report the nazi sympathizers and saboteurs. A great read with surprising twists and turns along this Patriot’s journey to defend his country, his family and his heritage.
* will post online and list links closer to publication. Great read!
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