Publisher's Synopsis
Appeals To the Consistently Engaged World War II Readership: Codename Nemo appeals to the huge base of Americans who are fans of World War II intrigue and narrative history, readers of Band of Brothers, The Forgotten 500, Operation Mincemeat, and Blind Man's Bluff.
For the 80th Anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 2024) and the 80th Anniversary of the Capture of U-505 (June 4, 2024): Diversion publishes a month ahead of these eightieth anniversaries, which are tied together, and we expect significant media coverage surrounding them. Media-savvy, Well Connected Author: Lachman is executive producer of the nationally syndicated news magazine, Inside Edition and has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, History, Lifetime, C-Span, Sirius/XM, and other local and national programs. Already Has a Blurb from Bill O'Reilly, To Be Finalized Before Public Display: "Charles Lachman weaves the incredible story of a feared German U-boat commander and his capture by American forces. . . . Richly detailed with undeniable suspense and action, Codename Nemo is destined for the non-fiction best seller lists." -Bill O'Reilly, New York Times best-selling author of Killing Patton and Killing the Rising Sun Tight, Naval "Band of Brother" Focus: Told mostly through the eyes of the 9-man boarding party who took control of U-505, men like Chief Motor Machinist Zenon Lukosius ("Zeke"), a Lithuanian immigrant's son from Chicagoplugged a hole of gushing water that was threatening to send U-505 to the bottom of the sea after the Americans took control. Recipient of the Silver Star.Also Told Through the Eyes of the German U-Boat Crewmembers: The actions of U-505 are told from the perspective of the Germans on U-505, making the story read like a thrilling World War II novel, braiding together opposing experiences. Masterfully Weaves All the Essential Threads of a Riveting War Tale: Plenty of action on the high seas, a multi-year adventure, compelling American heroes, and an intrepid maverick-Captain Daniel Gallery-who came up with the audacious scheme and successfully carried it out at greatrisk. The True Story Behind Living History: Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry draws 1.5 million visitors annually, and U-505-which visitors can view inside and out!-is the museum's most popular exhibit. The Silent Underwater Threat of the Nazi U-Boat Wolf Packs: The narrative lead-up to the U-Boat seizure is the constant threat and effective attacks of the Nazi submarine fleet, even threatening American shores, told here in frightening detail. International Allure of This Story: U-505 was based at the seaport of Lorient, and the French Resistance performed daring acts of sabotage against the Germans vessels. England was nearly brought to its heels by the U-Boat menace. And no nation would have a keener curiosity in the book than Germany.
