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The Eagle Scout Picture Book 1 of the Shadow and Subterfuge Series When the world plunges into war, a Texas Eagle Scout becomes America's most dangerous secret. Fred Brown is recruited into a covert U.S. operation that transforms him into the perfect Nazi youth-new name, new past, new loyalties. As Frederich ""Zelly"" Zellner, he's inserted deep inside Hitler's Germany with one mission: infiltrate the Third Reich from the inside before the United States ever enters the war. But the Nazi regime is a world of paranoia, brutality, and ever-watchful eyes. Zelly must flawlessly play the role of a devoted Hitler Youth while hiding the truth of who he is-and who he serves. When a photograph from his American past mysteriously appears on a Nazi magazine cover, Zelly realizes he's not just a spy in enemy territory... he's a pawn in a much larger game. Hunted by the Gestapo, manipulated by powerful figures on both sides, and forced to bury every shred of his true identity, Zelly walks a razor's edge where one mistake means execution. His survival depends on mastering the darkest ""subterfuge"" of all-becoming the monster he's pretending to be without losing the boy he once was. The Eagle Scout Picture launches Gary Kidney's Shadow and Subterfuge Series, a gripping blend of historical thriller and espionage noir-perfect for fans of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, The Man in the High Castle, and Operation Mincemeat.

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Editorial Review from Reader's Favorite by K. C. FinnReview Rating: 5 Stars - Congratulations The Eagle Scout Picture by Gary Kidney is a razor-sharp espionage thriller that plunges readers into the perilous heart of Nazi Germany through the eyes of Frederich 'Zelly' Zellner. A young American forced to adopt the identity of a Hitler Youth, Zelly becomes a lone operative on the knife's edge of survival, betrayal, and discovery. Trained in deception but led by conscience, he carries out daring missions behind enemy lines, risking everything to undermine the Nazi regime. Each choice he makes challenges his morality, resolve, and identity. Based on real wartime intelligence operations, the novel masterfully blends historical fact with the relentless pacing of a thriller, keeping the tension high and the emotional stakes even higher. Author Gary Kidney has a keen sense of pacing and the art of the reveal to let information slip at just the right moments in this historical espionage adventure, ensuring that every moment is packed with authenticity and suspense. The work is a great balance of plot and character-led action. Zelly is a compelling protagonist whose internal conflicts elevate the novel beyond typical spy fare in an emotive story we're so personally invested in that you can't possibly leave without finding out what fate has in store for him. The same descriptive treatment is given to every scene with sharp attention to detail. This makes the action sequences suitably thrilling, but without sacrificing emotional depth or historical accuracy, as these elements are naturally woven into the story. Overall, The Eagle Scout Picture is a highly recommended standout addition to WWII literature that honors the complexity and bravery of wartime intelligence work while being thoroughly entertaining.

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Dr. Gary Kidney is a renowned author known for his gripping historical fiction, including the acclaimed WWII espionage thriller, The Eagle Scout Picture, a World War II spy thriller that follows a young American boy as an undercover agent in Nazi Germany. Read more about it.Previously, he was an educator and academic administrator who worked for years in higher education information technology. He has taught over 650 professors how to teach using technology and over a thousand students from eighth grade to graduate school with technology. He retired from Yale University as the Deputy Chief Information Officer in 2015. Previously, he worked at Rice University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Houston-Clear Lake.He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, a Bachelor of Arts in Education, and a Master of Arts in Education from Arizona State University. His doctorate in education came from the University of Houston. His Master of Fine Arts in Creating Writing came from Albertus Magnus College where his master's project was the first draft of the historical fiction book The Eagle Scout Picture, a suspenseful drama of espionage in Nazi Germany.

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