Saboteur
“Saboteur” by Kevin Murphy is a historical thriller published by Kevin Murphy on January 7, 2024. This 248-page book delves into the events surrounding the catastrophic explosion of the French ammunition ship, Mont Blanc, in Halifax harbour on December 6, 1917, which resulted in over 2,000 fatalities. The narrative intertwines historical facts with fiction, focusing on the lesser-known account of Ben Stendt, a German-Canadian saboteur who played a pivotal role in sabotaging ships delivering war supplies during World War I.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Stendt’s actions and the involvement of German agents in New York, who orchestrated a plot to target the Mont Blanc. The book presents a unique perspective on a significant historical event, raising questions about the nature of the explosion and whether it was truly an accident. With themes of mystery and suspense, “Saboteur” offers insights into military history and the complexities of wartime espionage, making it a thought-provoking addition to the genres of mystery and historical fiction.
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“Saboteur is a well-crafted historical thriller that successfully blends fact with fiction. I wholeheartedly rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.” – Macreen Ouko OnlineBookClub.org
“A fine work of historical fiction, smartly conceived and elegantly executed. Absolutely compelling.” – David Pitt in the Winnipeg Free Press. Follow him on X @bookfella.
On 6 December 1917, in the middle of WWI, the French ammunition ship, Mont Blanc, exploded in Halifax harbour, killing over 2,000 people. History records this catastrophe as the largest ever man-made explosion before Hiroshima.
What history does not mention is the account of Ben Stendt, a German-Canadian saboteur who in 1916 managed to blow up several ships delivering war supplies to England and France days after they sailed from the port of Halifax.
Nor does history mention the role of agents of the German government operating in New York, enlisting Stendt in their plot to blow up the Mont Blanc when it reaches Halifax.
Was the explosion an accident? Saboteur is the untold story of those events.
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