Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel by Mark Sullivan (English) Paperback Book

Description: Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan In 1940s Italy, teenager Pino Lella joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, falls for a beautiful widow, and becomes the personal driver of one of the Third Reichs most powerful commanders. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, the USA Today and #1 Amazon Charts bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young mans incredible courage and resilience during one of historys darkest hours.Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. Hes a normal Italian teenager — obsessed with music, food, and girls — but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, and falls for Anna, a beautiful widow six years his senior. In an attempt to protect him, Pinos parents force him to enlist as a German soldier — a move they think will keep him out of combat. Author Biography Mark Sullivan is the acclaimed author of eighteen novels, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Private series, which he writes with James Patterson. Mark has received numerous awards for his writing, including the WHSmith Fresh Talent Award, and his works have been named a New York Times Notable Book and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year. He grew up in Medfield, Massachusetts, and graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in English before working as a volunteer in the Peace Corps in Niger, West Africa. Upon his return to the United States, he earned a graduate degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and began a career in investigative journalism. An avid skier and adventurer, he lives with his wife in Bozeman, Montana, where he remains grateful for the miracle of every moment. Review A Goodreads Choice Award Finalist, Historical FictionA 2017 Goodreads Top 20 Most-Read BookA Goodreads Best Book of the Month"Exciting…taut thriller…Beneath a Scarlet Sky tells the true story of one young Italians efforts to thwart the Nazis." —Shelf Awareness"Meticulous research highlights this World War II novel of a youth growing into manhood…a captivating read…" —RT Book Reviews"An incredible story, beautifully written, and a fine and noble book." —James Patterson, New York Times bestselling author"Sprawling, stirring, like the richest of stories, and played out on a canvas of heroism and tragedy, Beneath a Scarlet Sky is like one of those iconic World War II black and white photos: a face of hope and tears, the story of a small life that ended up mattering in a big way." —Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author of The One Man"Action, adventure, love, war, and an epic hero—all set against the backdrop of one of historys darkest moment—Mark Sullivans Beneath a Scarlet Sky has everything one can ask for in an exceptional World War II novel." —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of Playing with Fire"This is full-force Mark Sullivan—muscular, soulful prose evincing an artists touch and a journalists eye. Beneath a Scarlet Sky conjures an era with a magicians ease, weaving the rich tapestry of a wartime epic. World War II Italy has never been more alive to me." —Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author of The Nowhere Man"Beneath a Scarlet Sky has everything—heroism, courage, terror, true love, revenge, compassion in the face of the worst human evils. Sullivan shows us war as it really is, with all its complexities, conflicting loyalties, and unresolved questions, but most of all, he brings us the extraordinary figure of Pino Lella, whose determination to live con smania—with passion—saved him." —Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of Suspicion and The Switch Review Quote A Goodreads Choice Award Finalist, Historical Fiction A 2017 Goodreads Top 20 Most-Read Book A Goodreads Best Book of the Month "Exciting...taut thriller... Beneath a Scarlet Sky tells the true story of one young Italians efforts to thwart the Nazis." --Shelf Awareness "Meticulous research highlights this World War II novel of a youth growing into manhood...a captivating read..." --RT Book Reviews "An incredible story, beautifully written, and a fine and noble book." --James Patterson, New York Times bestselling author "Sprawling, stirring, like the richest of stories, and played out on a canvas of heroism and tragedy, Beneath a Scarlet Sky is like one of those iconic World War II black and white photos: a face of hope and tears, the story of a small life that ended up mattering in a big way." --Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author of The One Man "Action, adventure, love, war, and an epic hero--all set against the backdrop of one of historys darkest moment--Mark Sullivans Beneath a Scarlet Sky has everything one can ask for in an exceptional World War II novel." --Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of Playing with Fire "This is full-force Mark Sullivan--muscular, soulful prose evincing an artists touch and a journalists eye. Beneath a Scarlet Sky conjures an era with a magicians ease, weaving the rich tapestry of a wartime epic. World War II Italy has never been more alive to me." --Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author of The Nowhere Man " Beneath a Scarlet Sky has everything--heroism, courage, terror, true love, revenge, compassion in the face of the worst human evils. Sullivan shows us war as it really is, with all its complexities, conflicting loyalties, and unresolved questions, but most of all, he brings us the extraordinary figure of Pino Lella, whose determination to live con smania --with passion--saved him." --Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of Suspicion and The Switch Details ISBN1503943372 Pages 524 Publisher Amazon Publishing Year 2017 ISBN-10 1503943372 ISBN-13 9781503943377 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-05-01 Imprint Lake Union Publishing Subtitle A Novel Place of Publication Seattle Country of Publication United States DEWEY 813.54 Short Title Beneath a Scarlet Sky Language English Author Mark Sullivan UK Release Date 2017-05-01 NZ Release Date 2017-05-01 US Release Date 2017-05-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-04-30 Alternative 9781536623154 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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