Agent 49 - Brence, Gerald

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Résumé :
Agent 49 is a historical novel based on a true story. It chronicles the journey of a master thief who is recruited by the United States government to spy on the plot to commit one of the greatest crimes in American history. Billy Hathaway was just another thrill-seeking young man until he was involved in a drunken Saturday night brawl. After being thrown in jail, he is recruited by the government. His assignment is to keep an eye on a young scientist working on the Manhattan Project named Ted Hall. Eventually, Billy becomes a reluctant witness to the passing of the Atomic Bomb blueprint to Russia.

Biographie:
Gerald Brence has written three novels. Agent 49 is historical fiction about one of the greatest crimes in American history. The book chronicles the illegal passing of the Atomic Bomb blueprint from the United States to the Soviet Union. Ox in the Culvert is also a historical fiction novel about a disgraced Texas Ranger who guards a stagecoach on a treacherous journey to San Francisco during the California Gold Rush. Old Money is a tale about three young boys who take on the town bully. As they grow older, the paths they take put a strain on their relationships. What was fun and games as kids becomes life and death as adults. Brence is an English teacher and coach. He also is the author of a non-fiction book about Texas high school football titled The 70-30 Split....

Sommaire:
Agent 49 is a historical novel based on a true story. It chronicles the journey of a master thief who is recruited by the United States government to spy on the plot to commit one of the greatest crimes in American history. Billy Hathaway was just another thrill-seeking young man until he was involved in a drunken Saturday night brawl. After being thrown in jail, he is recruited by the government. His assignment is to keep an eye on a young scientist working on the Manhattan Project named Ted Hall. Eventually, Billy becomes a reluctant witness to the passing of the Atomic Bomb blueprint to Russia....