Traitor's Emblem - by J G Jurado (Paperback)

About the Book

Originally published in Spain in 2008 by Random House Mondadoris, S.A.

Book Synopsis

A spellbinding novel about an epic mystery set against the rise of Nazism that spans decades of family betrayal, impossible love, and the high price of vengeance.

Based on a true story: A Spanish sea captain rescues four German castaways during a treacherous storm in 1940. He doesn't know who they are or where they came from, but one of them gives the captain a mysterious gold-and-diamond emblem before disembarking. Decades later, the captain's son receives a substantial offer for it and is told an astounding story behind the object: it holds the key to Paul Reiner's lifelong quest. . . .

Munich, 1919. After his family falls into disgrace, fifteen-year-old Paul dreams of the heroic father he never knew. But one night, seconds before committing suicide, Paul's cousin reveals a terrible secret about his father's death. This discovery turns Paul's world upside down and leads him on a hunt in Nazi Germany to uncover the mystery surrounding his father's death.

The Traitor's Emblem is an epic novel spanning decades of family betrayal, impossible love, and the high price of vengeance. Set against the menacing streets of Depression-era Munich and the cruel rise of Nazism, Juan Gómez-Jurado's spellbinding thriller proves again that he is a master storyteller.

Review Quotes

""The Traitor's Emblem" by Juan Gomez-Jurado is a spellbinding story. Only he could pull this off!" --Katherine Neville, bestselling author of "The Eight"

"A heart-thumping story teeming with secrets and deceptions." --"Daily Express" (UK)

"A riveting love story, [...] and a villain so evil he makes Hitler look like a pretty nice fellow."

--"Kirkus Reviews"

"Gomez-Jurado has surpassed himself. Sparked by a historical event, he has crafted an emotional novel filled with surprises. This is just the type of book I love to read." --Javier Sierra, bestselling author of The Secret Supper

"Sizzles with tension and twists that both entertain and magnetize. The imagination of Juan Gomez-Jurado is a wonder to behold and an amazing place to visit." --Steve Berry, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Jefferson Key"

"With a compelling plot, a vivid historical context, a rapid pace, an exciting mystery, and excellent characterizations, the novel will satisfy fans of Da Vinci Code-like conspiracy tales as well as those who savor multidimensional literary thrillers." --starred "Booklist" review

About the Author

Juan Gómez-Jurado is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author. His first two novels, The Moses Expedition and God's Spy, have been published in more than forty countries. He lives with his family in Madrid, Spain.