The Cryptographer's Dilemma: Volume 1

I love historical fiction, especially when the basis of the story is an actual event. The Cryptographer's Dilemma by Johnnie Alexander is just such a story, and I enjoyed it a lot. While Eloise and Phillip are fictional characters, the WWII FBI case of a traitor named the Doll Woman is true. Alexander has written a fascinating story of an FBI agent and a civilian code-breaker on a cross-country chase to track down the woman who has sent seemingly encoded letters. Eloise and Phillip have their individual issues to deal with, and as the adventure continues and the mystery deepens, there might be a bit of romance to add to the mix. Suspense, historical details, realistic and relatable characters, and twists to the plot all keep the pages turning. Readers who like to read historical fiction will not want to miss The Cryptographer's Dilemma. I was given a complimentary copy of the book from Barbour Publishing and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.

5 stars, Secret Message Decoding THE CRYPTOGRAPHER'S DILEMMA by Johnnie Alexander Patriot Eloise is an FBI cryptographer. She hopes that working for the FBI will help her to deal with the horrible loss of her brother at Pearl Harbor. She is good at her job but is surprised when FBI Agent Phillip is paired up with her to help solve a mysterious case involving doll collector messages. The story has a lot of intrigues, a little attraction, and some intense sleuthing. It is a work of fiction, based on a true story. Many thanks to #barbourpublishing for the complimentary copy of #thecryptographersdilemma I was under no obligation to post a review.