REVIEWS FOR LINCOLN’S SPIES
“[A] fast-paced, fact-rich account…Douglas Waller has most skillfully aimed a spotlight on this neglected aspect of the Union effort. Civil War military history can never again be read or told in quite the same way.” —Wall Street Journal “By fleshing out the humanity of these Civil War espionage agents, while also carefully recounting how they operated at a time of national crisis, Douglas Waller creates a fascinating book and one that students of the Civil War will greatly appreciate.” —The Civil War Courier “A lively account…Impressively researched, ‘Lincoln’s Spies’ illuminates a little-known aspect of the history of the Civil War.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune “’Lincoln’s Spies’ is about more than its title suggests—[Waller’s] extremely well researched book is not only a study of the four key figures but also a comprehensive study of Union and Confederate espionage and a landmark contribution to both Civil War literature and American intelligence history.” —The Cipher Brief “Civil War buffs will delve into ‘Lincoln’s Spies,’ feasting on details unearthed by Waller’s deep-digging research.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch
