{"product_id":"blood-alone-isbn-9781569475959","title":"Blood Alone","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith a case of amnesia, will Billy remember who he is and what is his mission, before more people are killed?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBilly Boyle has been landed in Sicily in advance of the main Allied invasion forces. But when he awakens in a field hospital after suffering a concussion, he has amnesia. He doesn't know who he is or where he is, much less what his mission is. His only clue is that he possesses a yellow silk handkerchief embroidered with the initial L and a lot of people seem to be eager to get their hands on this talisman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Billy gradually recovers his memory, he recalls that he is his \"Uncle\" Ike's personal investigator in the European Theater of War. Before Billy can remember the dangerous task that has been entrusted to him and do his best to carry it out, several people are murdered. Those opposing him include members of various factions of the American Mafia, as well as soldiers of the German and Italian Armies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBilly finally remembers his name, but to truly resolve the question of his identity he must dig deep into his soul to discover what kind of man he is.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBlood Alone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A harrowing adventure that delivers on suspense and, quite movingly, on emotional registers too.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Megan Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“James Benn is a wonderful writer and \u003ci\u003eBlood Alone\u003c\/i\u003e is terrific. The premise is irresistible, the pacing nonstop, the prose razor sharp. Any fan of Ken Follett or Alan Furst, or anyone who enjoys reading about World War II—or just a great story—will love this book.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Joseph Finder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Immediately engaging . . . \u003ci\u003eBlood Alone\u003c\/i\u003e is an intriguing blend of history and fiction, superbly crafted and paced, easily the best period mystery I’ve read in quite some time.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fast-paced mix of action, adventure, and crime solving . . . A solid series that keeps getting better.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Another bracing cocktail of period action with a whodunit chaser from the increasingly authoritative Benn.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A well-engineered tale . . . Recommended.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrimespree\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eJames R. Benn is the author of ten books in the Billy Boyle series: \u003ci\u003eBilly Boyle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe First Wave\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlood Alone\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Evil for Evil\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRag \u0026amp; Bone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Mortal Terror\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDeath’s Door\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Blind Goddess\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Rest Is Silence\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe White Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e. A librarian for many years, he lives in Hadlyme, Connecticut, with his wife, Deborah Mandel.","brand":"Soho Crime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304397099237,"sku":"NP9781569475959","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781569475959.jpg?v=1767722777","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/blood-alone-isbn-9781569475959","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}