Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett

Experience Ken Follett's breakthrough international bestseller, Eye of the Needle, a heart-racing thriller set against the high-stakes backdrop of World War II. This gripping novel follows the fate of the war as it rests in the hands of a master spy, his relentless opponent, and one courageous woman.

Written when Follett was just twenty-seven, this novel launched the career of the acclaimed storyteller and was later adapted into a film starring Donald Sutherland.

The Story:

VICTORY HANGS IN THE BALANCE
In the critical weeks leading up to D-Day in 1944, the Allies employ elaborate decoys to conceal their invasion plans. The success of landing a force on mainland Europe is paramount to gaining the upper hand against the Nazi menace.

A COLD-BLOODED KILLER
Known by the code name "The Needle," Hitler's top undercover agent is a ruthless and professional murderer. After uncovering the Allies' D-Day plans in England, his cover is compromised, setting off a deadly chase.

A DEADLY CHASE
Leaving a trail of bodies and pursued by MI5, The Needle races to reach a waiting U-boat to deliver his critical intelligence to Germany. However, his plans are complicated by a storm-battered island and the remarkable young woman who resides there.

Key Features:

• A pulse-pounding espionage thriller set during World War II.
• Features a master spy, a ruthless assassin, and a brave woman caught in the middle.
• Explores the critical events leading up to D-Day.
• Authored by the internationally bestselling storyteller, Ken Follett.

Specifications:

• Author: Ken Follett
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: August 14, 2025
• Print Length: 496 pages
• Dimensions: 13 x 3.1 x 19.8 cm
• Weight: 330g
• Reading Age: 18 years and up
• ISBN-10: 1035080184
• ISBN-13: 978-1035080182

Eye of the Needle is a testament to suspense, ingenious plotting, and frightening realism, making it an unputdownable read for fans of military history and spy thrillers.