A Christopher Marlowe Cobb Thriller

It is 1915 and Germany has allied itself with the Ottoman empire, persuading the caliphs of Turkey to declare a jihad on the British empire, as President Woodrow Wilson hesitates to enter the fray. War correspondent Christopher Marlowe Cobb has been tasked to follow Brauer, a German intellectual and possible secret service agent suspected of holding information vital to the war effort.

As they travel on the Lusitania's fateful voyage, Cobb becomes smitten with famed actress Selene Bourgani. Cobb soon realizes that this simple actress is anything but, as she harbours secrets that could add fuel to the already raging conflict. Surviving the night of the infamous German U-Boat attack, Cobb follows Selene and Brauer into the darkest alleyways of London and on to the powder keg that is Istanbul. He must use all the cunning he possesses to uncover Selene's true motives, only to realize her hidden agenda could bring down some of the world's most powerful leaders.

"a rollicking thriller with a keen eye for period detail" - Herald Scotland

"A thrilling, old-fashioned tale of intrigue and adventure that grabs you immediately with a historical timebomb" - Crime Fiction Lover

"well-researched and well-written historical fiction" - Crime Review UK

"Zestful, thrilling... a ripping good yarn" - Wall Street Journal

"An outstanding work of historical fiction" - Huntington News