Sea of Spies

The Richard Prince Thrillers, Book 2

By: Alex Gerlis

Narrated by: Rupert Bush

A nest of espionage. A break for the border. A race to survive. An astounding WWII espionage thriller from a modern master of the genre, Sea of Spies is a triumph, perfect for fans of Alan Furst, John le Carré and Robert Harris.

The Allies are desperate to stop neutral Turkey supplying vital materials to the Nazis - materials which could help them win the war. But then a British agent makes a fatal mistake and disappears in Istanbul. In England, detective-turned-spy Richard Prince - back from a clandestine mission in Nazi-occupied Europe - is hunting for his lost son. Before long he is drawn into a dangerous follow-up operation, posing as a journalist in Turkey. The mission soon goes wrong. Out of touch with London and stranded hundreds of miles behind enemy lines, Prince will have to find evidence of the Turks secret trade with the Nazis, as well as a way out. Chances of survival? Low. Chance of completing his mission? Prince will do whatever it takes.

©2020 Alex Gerlis (P)2021 W F Howes

fantastic

the breath of detail in the telling of the story of the spy, his adventures, his perils and achievements is quite masterful. Keeping you riveted for each nuance, to see where they lead.

Excellent WW II spy movel

Good plot. Characters well defined. The “bad” guys are not clownish or cartoonish, as in many novels. Highly recommend to anybody who enjoys this genre.

Good spy work

The narrator is top notch and this story is a upgrade from Book 1 a must hear

Strong Follow-Up to Prince of Spies

Sea of Spies is the second book I’ve read by Alex Gerlis, and I enjoyed it just as much as Prince of Spies. It’s another strong, well-paced story with a good mix of tension, character development, and historical detail. I particularly like how Gerlis occasionally uses a structure that jumps ahead to a future moment, then circles back to reveal how the characters got there. It adds an extra layer of suspense and keeps the story moving. I’m looking forward to continuing the series.

another satisfying story with a good performance

The author weaves a good tale with some recurring characters interesting historical perspective. if you enjoy a good spy mystery with some historical background and place based settings you'll like this. The audio performance was well done.