Solemn Graves
Solemn Graves by James R. Benn is a historical fiction novel published by National Geographic Books on August 6, 2019. This reprint edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows US Army detective Billy Boyle as he investigates a mysterious murder in a Normandy farmhouse that poses a threat to Allied operations during July 1944, a month after D-Day.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that intertwines elements of war, military strategy, and mystery. As Billy, along with his companions Kaz and Big Mike, delves into the murder of an American officer found dead in a manor house, the investigation reveals layers of secrecy surrounding the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army. This unit’s unique mission involves deception tactics that could be jeopardized by the presence of German spies. The plot unfolds against the backdrop of a critical moment in history, where uncovering the truth becomes essential not only for justice but for the success of the Allied forces.
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US Army detective Billy Boyle is called to investigate a mysterious murder in a Normandy farmhouse that threatens Allied operations.
July, 1944, a full month after D-Day. Billy, Kaz, and Big Mike are assigned to investigate a murder close to the front lines in Normandy. An American officer has been found dead in a manor house serving as an advance headquarters outside the town of Trévières. Major Jerome was far from his own unit, arrived unexpectedly, and was murdered in the dark of night.
The investigation is shrouded in secrecy, due to the highly confidential nature of the American unit headquartered nearby in the Norman hedgerow country: the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, aka, the Ghost Army. This vague name covers
a thousand-man unit with a unique mission within the US Army: to impersonate other US Army units by creating deceptions using radio traffic, dummy inflatable vehicles, and sound effects, causing the enemy to think they are facing large formations. Not even the units adjacent to their positions know what they are doing. But there are German spies and informants everywhere, and Billy must tread carefully, unmasking the murder while safeguarding the secret of the Ghost Army—a secret which, if discovered, could turn the tide of war decisively against the Allies.
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