Lineberry - The Secret Rescue

The Secret Rescue combines all of the elements that draw us to WW II stories: the daring of The Guns of Navarone, the suspense of The Great Escape, and the bravery reminiscent of Ill Met by Moonlight. Its the inclusion of so many women, though, that makes this story unique. Its always good to be reminded that by no means did men have a monopoly on grace under fire during the worlds greatest conflagration.

Nicholas Mancusi, Daily Beast

Cate Lineberry has written a touching, thrilling, completely engrossing story of great courage under harrowing circumstances. This is a World War II story that few people have ever heard but, after reading this book, no one will forget.

Candice Millard, author of The River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republic

American nurses and medics, trapped behind enemy lines, hungry and haggard, dodging Nazis, hope dimming as winter gains strength. In Cate Lineberrys gifted hands, the true story of The Secret Rescue is a gripping and suspenseful tale, alive with rich details that carry readers along every step of this remarkable journey.

Mitchell Zuckoff, author of Lost in Shangri-La and Frozen in Time

Cate Lineberry has unearthed a little-known episode of World War II that has all the elements of a classic escape adventure. Carefully researched and compellingly told, The Secret Rescue is a suspenseful story of courage, audacity, and endurance behind enemy lines. I couldnt stop reading it.

Gary Krist, author of City of Scoundrels

Riveting. Lineberry has made the hitherto unpublished experiences of the nurses and medics of the 807th MAETSand the four crew members who piloted their planea part of World War II written history. She offers glimpses into the lives of people who were generally unknown in World War II.

Nancy Barclay Graves, Army Magazine

Drawing on recent interviews with the sole surviving member of the group, previously classified information, archives, and published and unpublished memoirs, Lineberry deftly describes the Americans struggles yet doesnt stoop to unnecessary drama or emotion. She shows the groups bravery but also their frustrations, despair, and debilitating lack of understanding of Albanian culture.

Library Journal

The Secret Rescue is narrative history at its best. Cate Lineberry uncovers a fascinating, long-forgotten drama that captured the worlds attention during the darkest days of World War II and transforms it into a gripping story of courage under fire.

Daniel Stashower, author of The Hour of Peril: The Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War

Lineberry draws on interviews, diaries, and archival material to recount an amazing WWII survival-and-rescue story that had remained untold by the military and the survivors themselves, who were fearful of the cost to those who helped them. Their secret was kept until the fall of communism in Albania in 1990, when their story of courage and endurance could finally be revealed.

Booklist

This is a gripping tale told in a manner that brings the reader along for the entire journey, encountering one hardship after the other. In the spirit of Unbroken this is a tale that will leave you amazed at what humans can endure to survive and how they helped each other overcome the emotional and physical challenges they faced. Lineberrys detailed research and expert fact-finding were only exceeded by her easy-to-follow writing style, making this book a true pleasure to read. Once I started it, I could not put the book down.

Gary Noesner, author of Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator

The Secret Rescue by Cate Lineberry is a true, adventure-packed World War II escape saga, impeccably researched and beautifully written. It is a Five-Star must read.

Major Jon Naar, Special Operations Executive responsible for coordinating intelligence gathering and dissemination during the rescue operations

The Secret Rescue is an intriguing and spellbinding story. Cate Lineberry has created an amazing piece of work and research that highlights the critical role played by the British clandestine Special Operations Executive (SOE) and the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in these dramatic events.

Art Reinhardt, OSS Veteran (China) and OSS Society, Treasurer

Meticulously recounted by Lineberry. Survivalists and history buffs will relish the daily escapades of this heroic American contingent.

Publishers Weekly

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