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 Hunting the Hangman

(High Acclaim for Ungentlemanly Warfare)

“What an entire army couldn’t do, two men must: take out the Butcher of Prague. Operation Anthropoid has been engaged.”

“A stellar novel of high-octane action, adventure, and suspense.”—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author

“Reads like the new The Day of the Jackel—swift, deadly, game over!”—John Ellsworth, USA Today bestselling author of The Point of Light

“A heart-pounding thriller from cover to cover. I couldn’t put it down.”—James D. Shipman, author of Task Force Baum

Drawing inspiration from iconic World War II thrillers like The Day of the Jackal and The Eagle Has Landed, this gripping narrative weaves together elements of courage, resilience, and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of 1942, the story follows the extraordinary journey of two men, Jan Kubis and Josef Gabcik, who were specially trained by the British SOE. Their mission: was to infiltrate their native Czechoslovakia and eliminate the tyrant ruling their homeland.

Jan Kubis and Josef Gabcik’s unwavering dedication to their country led them to risk everything, including their own lives. With meticulous planning and unwavering determination, they parachuted back into Czechoslovakia, fully aware of the dangers that awaited them. Their target was none other than Reinhard Heydrich, a man so notorious that even his fellow SS officers referred to him as the “Blond Beast.” In Prague, he was feared as the Hangman, while Hitler himself considered Heydrich his heir, entrusting him with the implementation of the horrifying “Final Solution.”

The consequences of Jan Kubis and Josef Gabcik’s audacious attempt on Heydrich’s life were far-reaching and devastating. The event itself stands as one of the most dramatic moments of World War II, forever etched in history. However, the aftermath was equally horrifying, as thousands of innocent people paid the price for their acts of bravery. Heydrich’s reign of terror and his role in orchestrating the systematic murder of 11 million people, known as the “Final Solution,” cast a dark shadow over the lives of countless individuals.

In this thrilling tale, the reader is transported back in time to witness the incredible courage and resilience of Jan Kubis and Josef Gabcik, as they navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal and danger. Their mission to eliminate Heydrich, the man with the iron heart, is a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who fought against the atrocities of World War II.

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