--- product_id: 5560805 title: "Spandau Phoenix: A Novel (A World War II Thriller)" brand: "greg iles" price: "15138CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5560805-spandau-phoenix-a-novel-a-world-war-ii-thriller store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Spandau Phoenix: A Novel (A World War II Thriller) **Brand:** greg iles **Price:** 15138CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Spandau Phoenix: A Novel (A World War II Thriller) by greg iles - **How much does it cost?** 15138CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5560805-spandau-phoenix-a-novel-a-world-war-ii-thriller) ## Best For - greg iles enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted greg iles brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Spandau Phoenix: A Novel (A World War II Thriller) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xO1-RJfmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Hold on to your seat! *by J***W on Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2021* Get ready for a roller coaster of action and suspense. Greg Iles consistently delivers stories that keep you on the edge of your seat and this book comes close to making you fall off that edge. Another thing that happens when I read his books is that I learn a lot of historical details. Whether they be about WW II as in this case, or the American south and the history of racial inequality, he immerses you in the pain and difficult ethical decisions of those times.What some may not like is the unrealistic aspects that often come up in his stories. In the case of Spandau Phoenix, at times you feel more like you’re reading the script for a James Bond or Mission Impossible movie. If you’re ok with scenes that don’t seem remotely possible in the real world, then you won’t have any problem with the suspense, action and adventure that are a constant presence in this book. Happy reading! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars An Action-Packed Thriller With Too Many Pages! *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2003* Greg Iles really packed the action into "Spandau Phoenix." I would have rated the book higher, but it is way too long and goes off on many unnecessary tangents. A tighter narrative would have made a more suspenseful, and enjoyable read. However, if you have the patience to hang-in through almost 700 pages, you may find this suspense thriller very worth while.Berlin's Spandau Prison, where WWII Nazi war criminals were kept, was the last residence of Rudolph Hess, Prisoner #7, and Hitler's one time second in command. Hess left Nazi Germany in 1941 and flew a plane to Great Britain. His reasons, or mission, for going to the UK were never revealed. Hitler publicly called Hess insane for making the flight and parachuting into enemy territory. When Hess supposedly committed suicide in his prison cell in 1987, he was Spandau's last occupant. The prison was then scheduled to be destroyed. As crowds gathered to watch the demolition of this famous building, Berlin police were assigned to maintain crown control. KGB agents diligently photographed the crowd for later identification by the East German Stasi. Among the observers was an Israeli agent. A German police captain, in charge of the contingent guarding the rubble, unexpectedly finds mysterious papers hidden in what was Hess' cell. The papers were all written in Latin, a language he does not understand, except for the first paragraph, which is in German. The paragraph interested the police officer enough for him to bring the papers home to his wife to translate.Thus begins a desperate and brutal quest by the Soviets, British, Americans, and an Israeli agent for the Spandau Diaries - a search which leaves many dead bodies in its wake. Was Rudolph Hess really Prisoner #7, or did he have a double? Did Hess have a political agenda when he parachuted into Great Britain or was he really insane? Were members of the British nobility involved in a subversive plot with Hess and Hitler?This novel involves Germans, Russians, Israelis, British, Americans, South Africans, and Libyans. Iles' extraordinary tale takes the reader on a terrifying adventure into the past, which leads to the chilling realities of the present, that could very well result in worldwide nuclear war. His action scenes are so well written that they are almost visual, and certainly bring this drama to life. The main characters are complex and well defined, individually and in their relationships to each other. The ending will have you on the edge of your seat.In spite of the book's unnecessary length, and a confusing narrative at the beginning, I do recommend "Spandau Phoenix" to fans of mystery-thrillers and espionage novels. Bottom line - great plot and characters overcome any flaws.JANA ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Good book *by C***Y on Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024* Delivered as expectted --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5560805-spandau-phoenix-a-novel-a-world-war-ii-thriller](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5560805-spandau-phoenix-a-novel-a-world-war-ii-thriller) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*