Weapons of Peace
by Peter D. Johnston
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Pub Date Apr 01 2019 | Archive Date Apr 05 2019
Greenleaf Book Group | Goldrook Publishing
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Description
What If the Nazis Developed the Atom Bomb First?
Recovering from gunshot wounds and confined to an ancient English castle, America’s top negotiator shares the secrets of his interrupted mission and his craft with the only person he dares to trust—a young British nurse with a troubled past. When she proves to be an exceptional student of his laws of influence, he urges her to help him complete his mission: Hitler has an atom bomb, and his scientists must be persuaded to undermine their own creation.
A Novel Inspired by Two True Stories
Peter D. Johnston, bestselling author and international negotiator, has crafted a thought-provoking thriller that immerses us in one of history’s most pivotal moments. In this novel inspired by two true stories from the Second World War, a young British nurse and a seasoned American negotiator, both plagued by remorse, try to change the course of history—and their own lives.
Weapons of Peace races from an ancient English castle and a bizarre killing in Washington, D.C., to a scorched atomic test site in Germany and hidden passages forged under Berlin by resisters plotting to murder Hitler. Johnston’s expert hand blends real-world historical material with heart-pounding action, unforgettable characters, and precious insights into influence and how the Nazis negotiated their way to power and kept it.
Advance Praise
“You won’t want to sleep until you’ve read the very last page . . . like The Da Vinci Code . . . buckle up for non-stop action and deceit—with an ending that will leave you breathless.”
—KEVEN FLETCHER, AUTHOR, WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
“Brilliantly crafted . . . Johnston writes with the historical realism of Alan Furst or Ken Follett, and the intellectual breadth and clarity one would expect from the author of Negotiating with Giants. In Weapons of Peace, readers are treated to a new genre of fiction—negotiation noir.”
—BARBARA J. FALK, DEFENSE, SECURITY & POLITICAL SCHOLAR
“Riveting historical fiction . . . superbly researched and executed . . . from one of the world’s leading negotiation experts.”
—JULES B. BLOCH, LLB, PROFESSIONAL MEDIATOR & ARBITRATOR
“A striking novel with richly textured characters . . . Nurse Doyle morphs into one badass negotiator, a jarring cross between nursing saint Florence Nightingale and Dragon Tattoo’s Lisbeth Salander.”
—TORY MCTAGGART, PRINCIPAL, BOUND2LEARN BOOKS
“Absolutely addictive . . . the author’s ingenuity and command of his material are on full display on every page. Woven seamlessly into this breathtaking page-turner is a master class in negotiation and influence.”
—DAN PONTEFRACT, LEADERSHIP STRATEGIST, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OPEN TO THINK
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780980942156 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Paul V, Reviewer
Well done! This is quite riveting, plus you may learn some negotiating tactics along the way. Even more interesting that it is based on history. You'd never know this is his first novel, the story is very well crafted, and keeps readers engaged. The dialog is solid and the characters realistic and fleshed out. Recommended!
I really appreciate the advanced copy for review!!
Jamie Lynn B, Reviewer
The premise of Weapons of Peace is something I have actually thought about before. It's a huge and terrifying what if scenario. If Hitler had won the race to create a nuclear bomb, would the world be the same at all? Certainly thought provoking. I love speculative fiction, and this story does not disappoint. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Ily R, Media/Journalist
I received this book for free for my honest review and I have to tell you it is amazing. The moment I started reading this book I could not put it down until the end. If you are a fan of the DaVinci Code, then you will definitely enjoy reading Weapons of Peace.
Based on two true stories we see America’s top negotiator Nash traveling through hidden passages, a burnt atomic test site in Germany, and an ancient English castle on his way to complete his mission. Along the way he shares the secrets of his mission with young British nurse Emma. Can she help him complete his mission?
A must read! I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a really good thriller with historical significance.
Scott P, Reviewer
Enthralling World War II Thriller
When I started this novel by Peter Johnston I had no idea what to expect. I was quickly caught up in this engrossing thriller set in England and Germany during the latter phase of the Second World War.
Everett Nash is an undercover English agent who has well-developed contacts in Germany dating to before the war and Hitler's rise to power. He is about to leave for a crucial mission when he is badly injured as he is embarking on his journey.
He is taken to a make-shift hospital in a mansion nearby where he is cared for by Nurse Emma Doyle. Realizing that he may not heal in time to undertake his mission he trains Nurse Doyle in the tradecraft of being an undercover agent in an enemy country. Emma is willing to do this because she spent time in Germany before the war, speaks Germany and has son living there with his father.
Emma makes her way to Germany and to Berlin in particular where she meets up with a group of undercover Germans who are working to undermine Hitler. Emma's mission is to delay or abort Germany's development of an atomic bomb as they attempt to turn the tide of the war which is now favoring the allies.
Emma through a variety of stratagems learns where the bomb is being built and blackmails one of Hitler's top military officials into assisting her.
This is fascinating historical fiction that grabs you by the throat and keeps you turning the pages.
My copy of this novel was provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
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