The Saga Continues 6/2/26
AUTHOR JOHN WINN MILLER
“A smart, gripping novel that ... rewards attentive readers with depth, authenticity, and a protagonist whose courage feels earned rather than embellished.”
MANHATTAN BOOK REVIEW
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“An electrifying World War II spy thriller that is deeply atmospheric, propulsive, and profoundly human.”
BestThrillers.com
“Highly recommended for libraries and readers seeking authentic, gripping World War II and Jewish survivor experiences.”
MIDWEST REVIEW
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“A taut and compelling example of World War II fiction and a fine historical thriller.”
ALAN FURST
New York Times bestselling
author of Night Soldiers
“An entourage of fascinating characters, an engaging premise, all briskly paced, makes for a taut, tight thriller.”
STEVE BERRY
New York Times bestselling author
of The Templar Legacy
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About the Author
JOHN WINN MILLER is a seasoned storyteller whose remarkable career spans journalism, film, and fiction. His novels have won high praise from such best-selling thriller writers as Alan Furst, Steve Berry and James Rollins.
As an award-winning investigative journalist and foreign correspondent, Miller has reported from conflict zones around the world, including Beirut and Eritrea, and covered historic events from papal visits to terrorist attacks around the Mediterranean.
His extensive experience brings an unmatched realism to RESCUE RUN, the gripping sequel to his acclaimed World War II thriller, The Hunt for the Peggy C.
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His novels have been likened to "Casablanca meets Das Boot," with comparisons to The Nightingale and the works of Kate Quinn, Clive Cussler, and Alan Furst.
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Before his venture into fiction, Miller was a newspaper editor and publisher with notable achievements, including working on a Pulitzer-finalist series that led to significant education reforms.
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His versatility led him to screenwriting and producing four independent films, working alongside talents such as Bruce Dern, the Arkin family, and the Nee Brothers (Band of Robbers). The movie caught Sandra Bullock's attention, leading her to hire Adam and Aaron Nee to write and direct her hit movie The Lost City. Now they have partnered with Channing Tatum and Ryan Reynolds to write and direct their next movie, Calamity Hustle.
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A meticulous researcher, Miller breathes authenticity into his novels, from technical naval details to the subtle dynamics of life under Nazi Occupation. His storytelling combines thrilling action with a depth of character, inviting readers into a world where ordinary individuals confront extraordinary circumstances.
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Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, Miller lives there with his wife, Margo, a potter and former college English instructor, along with their two standard poodles and Maine coon cat. He is a second-degree black belt in Shao-lin karate and an avid tennis player. Their daughter, Allison Miller, is a screenwriter-director-actress who most recently starred in ABC's hit series A Million Little Things.
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The Award-Winning Peggy C Saga
Volume 1
Volume 2
“In the shadows of espionage, John Winn Miller blends historical facts with human fictions for a unique adventure to grab readers' eyes.”
—JAMES GRADY
New York Times bestselling Author of Six Days of the Condor and the upcoming Shadows on Sidewalks
“In my experience as a historian of special operations and espionage, I have rarely come across a novel that evokes ‘true life’ like this book. Miriam in the Shadows is a great story, a compelling historical novel of the SOE in France during WW2, impeccably researched, with historical figures accurately portrayed and new characters so well created!”
–JAMES STEJSKAL
former Special Forces and CIA officer, historian, and author of
No Moon as Witness (an OSS/SOE history) and The Snake Eater Chronicles