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18 August 2021

The Cryptographer's Dilemma by Johnnie Alexander -- Review & Giveaway


One of My Top Listens in the Past Two+ Years!!! 

This is such a compelling read! This WWII story, The Cryptographer's Dilemma by Johnnie Alexander, part of Barbour's Heroines of WWII series, Book 1, is a wonderful listen! 

I had already read this title in ebook format but when I saw there was an audiobook and with narrator Cecily White, I listened. Cecily had narrated my first audiobook, Mercy in a Red Cloak, and I knew she was an amazing narrator. 

Eloise is a cryptographer, which I loved because my daughter had considered becoming one and I'd never read a Christian Fiction with a female cryptographer. I enjoyed how FBI agent Phillip and Eloise originally weren't really interested in working together. That seemed realistic. I also enjoyed the organic unfolding of their relationship as they get to know one another while working on this unusual case. Please note: I did not hear any Author's Notes at the end of the listen. However, in the ebook and paperback, there is an explanation that this story truly was inspired by a real-life story, which is super cool! I have to say this is one of my favorite listens for the past two years possibly longer. The narration really matched the tone of the book, too.

Johnnie Alexander has a captivating winner with this novel and I highly recommend it!

The Cryptographer's Dilemma is available also in ebook format and paperback formats. 

Giveaway: I'm giving away a paperback copy of this novel. I bet we could get Johnnie to mail you an autograph label to stick in your book, too!


22 comments:

  1. Oh wow!!! I have been wanting a copy of this one. I love the whole premise of the story. TY for the opportunity to win a copy!!

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    1. Hi, Anne. I love and appreciate your enthusiasm for this story! Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. This sounds lik e an amazing story. Thanks for a chance.

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  3. A time period that does fascinate.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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    1. Hi, Mary. The WWII era draws me into its intrigues, courage, and angst again and again. Thanks for being here!

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  4. Lately though I read paperbacks I have also gotten more into audible as well, it gives you such a feeling of being there in the story. Love Her books!
    Linda Marie Finn

    faithfulacresbooks at gmail dot com

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    1. Hi, Linda! I haven't listened to the audio version so I was so thankful that Carrie took that plunge for me! LOL!

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  5. I have this on my wish list. Thank you so very much for the wonderful chance. My favorite era. Blessings

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  6. Love this cover. Lots of history!

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    1. Hi, Sonja. I love the cover, too. Barbour did such a great job capturing Eloise.

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  7. I don't think I've read anything by Johnnie!Thanks for the review and giveaway.

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    1. Hi, Patty! I write in multiple genres, but historicals are probably my favorite. Thanks for being here!

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  8. This one is on my wishlist. I have never read a book with a cryptographer as a character, so I'm very intriguing by Johnnie's book.

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    1. Hi, Roxanne. This was such a fun book to research, especially since it's based on true events.

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  9. This book sounds really good. I’m definitely putting it on my wish list.

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    1. Aw, thanks, Sherry! I'm glad TCD is on your wish list!

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  10. Great review Carrie!
    This sounds interesting. I have not read anything by Johnnie Alexander.
    Thanks for the give away.
    Blessings, Tina

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    1. Hi, Tina! I write all kinds of stories, but historicals are probably my favorite. Thanks for stopping by!

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  11. Carrie, thank you so much--from the bottom of my heart!--for all your support and encouragement. And thanks for listening to the audio version since I was too scared to do so! LOL!!! Your familiarity with the narrator eased my mind.

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  12. Per random dot org Anne Payne is the winner! Congrats!

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