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Atmospheric and tense, with plenty of treachery and a heavy dose of history. Whatmore couldyou ask for in a thriller? Take a walk on the perilous sideand checkthis one out. - Steve Berry NYTimes, USA Today & Internationally Bestselling Author . . . a classic spy story in the vein of John Le Carr or Daniel Silva . . . - BlueInk Stared Review The Torch Betrayal is the best mix of genre standards from a fresh voice. - Foreword Reviews FourStar Review . . . crisp writing, plot reveals that pop like firecrackers, and cinematic excitement . . . - Foreword Reviews FourStar Review A well-crafted espionage tale set during World War II. - Kirkus Reviews . . . In this highly entertaining tale . . . Dyer has hit all the notes in the thriller genre . . . - IndieReader FiveStar Review Welcome to 1942. GlennDyer is your tour guide to the world of spies andbetrayal in the lead-up to the Allied Invasion of North Africa. You'rein good hands, so settle back and enjoy the fireworks. - James R. Benn, author of The Devouring, A Billy Boyle WWII Mystery The Torch Betrayal is a taut and terrific World War II spy thriller, a deadly cat-and-mousegame through Allied and German back-channels. Glenn Dyer's storykeepsthe reader on edge from the beginning through the gripping twists andturns, and then to the explosive ending, a tremendously successful taleofsuspense. - James Thayer, author of House of Eight Orchids

Dyer writes in a confident, gripping prose that adeptly summons the formality and intrigue of World War II intelligence . . . the book delivers plenty of fun for fans of historical fiction while managing to present a genuinely entertaining spy mystery. - Kirkus Reviews The Torch Betrayal is a taut and terrific World War II spy thriller, a deadly cat-and-mouse game through Allied and German back-channels. Glenn Dyer's story keeps the reader on edge from the beginning through the gripping twists and turns, and then to the explosive ending, a tremendously successful tale of suspense. - James Thayer, author of House of Eight Orchids Welcome to 1942. Glenn Dyer is your tour guide to the world of spies and betrayal in the lead-up to the Allied invasion of North Africa. You're in good hands, so settle back and enjoy the fireworks.- James R. Benn, author of The Devouring, A Billy Boyle World War II Mystery STARRED REVIEW The Torch Betrayal Glenn Dyer Glenn Dyer's remarkable historical thriller set during WWII, The Torch Betrayal, features flawed heroes and a rich conspiracy, not to mention a murderer's row of famous cameos. The novel opens in London circa October, 1942, as a mysterious adversary steals a secret document that unveils the details of Operation Torch, the Allied plan to open a second front in North Africa. It's knowledge that could tip the outcome of the war if delivered to the Nazis--or the Russians, who are lobbying for a second front in Europe. We meet our hero, OSS agent Conor Thorn after he's mucked up an operation in Spanish Morocco. Thorn is a fascinating character with a tragic past, yet a man determined to prove his mettle. He returns to London, where he's tasked by the OSS with locating the missing document at all costs. He also finds himself partnered with equally gifted MI6 agent Emily Bright, a key ally in a battleground that's as much about deception as conflict. Time is of the essence, as Allied ships are set to invade French North Africa, controlled by the Vichy French, within days. What follows is a classic spy story in the vein of John Le Carre or Daniel Silva, combining spycraft with reversals, betrayals and secret pacts, punctuated by the occasional gunfight. Thorn and Bright must unravel a conspiracy that leads from the highest levels of Churchill's government to the heart of Nazi Germany, involving a compromised official, the Vatican, kidnapping and murder. Dyer takes fun advantage of his story's unique time and place by featuring real-world characters, including British spy Kim Philby, James Bond author Ian Fleming, the OSS' Wild Bill Donovan, and more. Through it all, the author spins a fantastic spy novel that combines palpable locations like the Cabinet War Rooms with rich, believable dialogue, an unhurried pace and compelling characters. By demonstrating a thorough knowledge of history as well as British culture, the novel more than justifies the inevitable sequel.- blue ink Review

""Atmospheric and tense, with plenty of treachery and a heavy dose of history. Whatmore couldyou ask for in a thriller? Take a walk on the perilous sideand checkthis one out."" - Steve Berry NYTimes, USA Today & Internationally Bestselling Author "". . . a classic spy story in the vein of John Le Carré or Daniel Silva . . ."" - BlueInk Starred Review ""The Torch Betrayal is the best mix of genre standards from a fresh voice."" - Foreword Reviews Four Star Review "". . . crisp writing, plot reveals that pop like firecrackers, and cinematic excitement . . ."" - Foreword Reviews FourStar Review ""A well-crafted espionage tale set during World War II."" - Kirkus Reviews "" . . . In this highly entertaining tale . . . Dyer has hit all the notes in the thriller genre . . ."" - IndieReader FiveStar Review ""Welcome to 1942. GlennDyer is your tour guide to the world of spies andbetrayal in the lead-up to the Allied Invasion of North Africa. You'rein good hands, so settle back and enjoy the fireworks."" - James R. Benn, author of The Devouring, A Billy Boyle WWII Mystery ""The Torch Betrayal is a taut and terrific World War II spy thriller, a deadly cat-and-mousegame through Allied and German back-channels. Glenn Dyer's storykeepsthe reader on edge from the beginning through the gripping twists andturns, and then to the explosive ending, a tremendously successful taleofsuspense."" - James Thayer, author of House of Eight Orchids

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Long captivated by the events of World War II, Glenn Dyer couples this fascination with his passion for historical thrillers with the publication of ""The Torch Betrayal"", the first in the Conor Thorn Series. He resides in Park City, Utah with his wife Chris. They have three children, all of whom live too far away.

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