David Downing grew up in suburban London. He is the author of six books in the John Russell series, Zoo Station, Silesian Station, Stettin Station, Potsdam Station, Lehrter Station, and Masaryk Station, as well as Jack of Spies and One Man’s Flag. He lives with his wife, an American acupuncturist, in Guildford, England.
Praise for The Red Eagles
"All sorts of fresh twists lift this thriller above the pack . . .
A richly intricate plot, offbeat characters, and surprising
locations should satisfy all but the most jaded
thrill-seekers."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Unusual fiction about espionage derring-do."
—Publishers Weekly
Praise for David Downing
“Epic in scope, Mr. Downing's 'Station' cycle creates a fictional
universe rich with a historian's expertise but rendered with
literary style and heart."
—The Wall Street Journal
“A beautifully crafted and compelling thriller with a
heart-stopping ending . . . An unforgettable read.”
—Charles Todd, author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge Series
“Downing distinguishes himself by eschewing the easy ways out. He
doesn't shy away from portraying the cold brutality of the Third
Reich, and his characters are far from stereotypes—they're flawed,
confused and real.”
—NPR
“[Downing ] is smart and erudite, with a knack for fully-rounded
characters and atmospheric but unfussy prose . . . a ripping good
tale.”
—The Seattle Times
"Downing's outstanding evocation of the times (as masterly as that
found in Alan Furst's novels or Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther
series), thematic complexity (as rich as that of John le Carré),
and the wide assortment of fully rendered characters provide as
much or more pleasure than the plot, where disparate threads are
tied together in satisfying and unexpected ways."
—Library Journal, Starred Review
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