"Brilliantly researched, Cracking the Nazi Code upends our conventional, often inaccurate, understanding of the Nazis’ rise to power after WWI. It took the stunning intelligence work of Winthrop Bell, a Canadian spy working for MI6 in Germany, to decipher what was really going on. How did Hitler, an insignificant minion, manage to climb the ladder of power? How wide-ranging was his genocidal intent? As Bell pursues the truth, the twists and turns of his life are fascinating. We come away with a deep respect for intelligence work at its finest. A page-turner, one of those books not to be missed." —Rosemary Sullivan, author of Stalin’s Daughter, on Cracking the Nazi Code

"Written with uncommon verve, wonderful detail, and deep insight gained from previously inaccessible archival records, Cracking the Nazi Code reveals the key spy work of Winthrop Bell. His secret fieldwork revealed insurrection, revolution, and the rise of the vile ideology that would underpin the Nazi party. Bell’s dangerous missions saved countless lives, supported battered democratic regimes, and provided British spymasters and Canadian political leaders with crucial information to avert disaster. Cracking the Nazi Code reminds us of the fragility of nations after war and how easily they can slide into chaos as demagogues prey upon the vulnerable, helpless, and hopeless." —Tim Cook, author of Vimy: The Battle and the Legend, on Cracking the Nazi Code

“[A] remarkable book about a remarkable man heretofore unknown. Yet in this author’s capable hands, the name Winthrop Bell (1884-1965) should resound in the annals of history. . . . The author’s own academic talents serve him extremely well throughout this fascinating, well-paced text. . . . This book is a significant and timely achievement, and the author should be commended for bringing to colorful life the story of the courageous, intelligent, and infinitely interesting Winthrop Bell. . . .A masterful profile of a significant historical figure.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review), on Cracking the Nazi Code

"Even readers well-versed on the war will be surprised by the history Bell has pieced together. It’s a significant new perspective on behind-the-scenes political machinations preceding WWII." —Publishers Weekly on Cracking the Nazi Code

“Bell (philosophy, Univ. of New Brunswick) has penned a remarkable account of the life of Winthrop Bell. . . . Utilizing primary source material from Europe and Canada and reviewing documents from Bell’s archives, the author writes a gripping account of the spy . . . . An extraordinary story of one man’s efforts to stop the Nazi regime. ” —Library Journal on Cracking the Nazi Code