The Phantom Patrol
The Phantom Patrol by James R. Benn, published by Soho Press on September 24, 2024, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the tumultuous events of World War II. Set in the winter of 1944, the story follows ex-Boston cop Billy Boyle as he navigates the aftermath of the Liberation of France. While in Paris, he uncovers a rare piece of artwork that may be linked to a network of Nazi-affiliated art thieves, prompting him to investigate further amid the chaos of war.
As Billy delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a connection to a member of the British Army’s Phantom regiment, potentially aiding the thieves. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the catastrophic Battle of the Bulge, where Billy faces overwhelming odds in a desperate attempt to thwart the criminals and return the stolen artwork. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English, offering a gripping exploration of themes related to war, military conflict, and the complexities of loyalty during a time of crisis.
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An investigation into a gang of Nazi-affiliated art thieves leads Billy Boyle directly into the line of fire at the catastrophic Battle of the Bulge.
Winter 1944: Months after the Liberation of France, ex-Boston cop Billy Boyle finds himself in Paris. It is a city reeling from the carnage it has endured, but many are hopeful an end to war is in sight. When Billy finds a rare piece of artwork after a tense shoot-out in the Père Lachaise Cemetery, he thinks it could be connected to the Syndicat du Renard, a shadowy network of Nazi sympathizers known to be smuggling stolen artwork out of France.
Trailing the Syndicat, Billy discovers that someone with a high level of communications clearance—someone in the Phantom regiment of the British Army—may be using his position to aid the thieves. Billy, determined to stop the abettor, heads up to the frontlines where he experiences a last-ditch battle against overwhelming odds. There, the ruinous Battle of the Bulge unfurls in the Ardennes Forest. Can Billy and his team survive the bracing onslaught and return the stolen artwork to its rightful protectors?
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