The Fifteen

“With dogged research and a narrative that parachutes readers into some of the most dangerous corners of World War II, Geroux has brought to light a sweeping story from the homefront that was not just forgotten—most Americans never knew it even happened to begin with. A dynamic, high-stakes tale that will leave readers questioning not only their loyalties and beliefs but the value of life itself.”—Bradford Pearson, National Magazine Award winning author of The Eagles of Heart Mountain “In the pantheon of American history, it’s very hard to find compelling, original stories, and even harder to find authors worthy of them. In The Fifteen, we get a surprising drama about 400,000 German POWs held at hundreds of camps throughout small-town America—and a series of murders that took place there. William Geroux unearths this off-beat subject and delivers the goods, including the high-stakes diplomatic showdown in the war's final months. Highly recommended—trust me!”—John U. Bacon, New York Times bestselling author of The Great Halifax Explosion “A compelling exploration of the experiences of prisoners of war in WWII.”—Booklist “Exhilarating . . . A riveting, whirlwind look at a little-known episode of WWII.”—Publishers Weekly “Nearly 400,000 German POWs spent WWII in America. Journalist Geroux delivers an expert, unsettling story of this little-known aspect of the war.”—Kirkus Reviews