Flowers From Berlin

Flowers From Berlin, at almost 600 pages, kept me turning the pages at a very fast pace. Set against a background of international upheaval, Hynd weaves an interesting plot of sabotage, intrigue, murder and a attempt to assassinate FDR by a professional killer and the Third Reich. Hynd's plot and characters are well-developed, his dialogue is true to the period, his historical facts are presented in a interesting manner and he provides sufficient tension to make you read on and on and on until you find out what happens next. In many ways, Hynd writes in the tradition of Ken Follett and Frederick Forsyth -- but not quite as good. Two factors keep me from giving this book a 5-star rating. One is that it would have been more exciting if it was about 100 pages shorter; and the second is that the killer's identity is fairly predictable. Nonetheless, if you like suspense thrillers that take place about the time of WWII, Flowers From Berlin is a book I think you'd enjoy. I've had this book in my personal library since 1987 before I just got around to reading it. It won't take me anywhere near that long to read the rest of the books I have by this talented author.

First rate espionage tale, well researched and well written. The plot is absorbing, the pace is swift and the conclusion is unexpectedly devious! Noel Hynd is the equal of Follett (Jackdaws), Thayer (Pursuit), and my own personal favorite, the wonderful Jack Higgins and his exciting Eagles!!!!! Mr. Hynd, if you're listening, how about another World War II espionage tale?

There's not a whole lot of words that can describe this piece of literary genius that the folks at Stealth Press have revived. I got a copy from my mom for Christmas because she knows that I'm Hynd's biggest fan. I think she got it directly from their website. At any rate, if you haven't gotten a copy of this book, do NOT hesitate. It RULES.Alex

Flowers From Berlin: Noel HyndHilter is spinning the wheels of aggression and conquest across Europe, and all of the world is looking on as England, and America, try to avoid war. One man is hidden, somewhere in America, working for none other than Hitler himself. This man is a master of disguises, of language, of explosives, and a cold blooded killer. Another man is send to find him- a banker, linguist, and a demolition expert who has successfully worked inside of Nazi Germany before. As Hitler brings the world ever closer to war, FBI Special Agent Cochrane must identify and find this Nazi spy before he carries out his final and most glorious mission- one that is meant to change to course of the war. Noel Hynd has written a fast paced and masterful tale of espionage and suspense. This novel reads fast and furious-gripping you with its characters and its twists. Every page is engrossing and intelligent, compelling the reader forward even unto the very end. Noel Hynd is a best selling author from NY whose other works include The Prodigy, Ghosts, Rage of Spirits" and others. This modern classic has been brought back into print by Stealth Press (www.stealthpress.com ) in a collector quality hardcover edition