The Crimson Cipher [Paperback]

Susan Page Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2010

A female Navy cryptographer seeks to save lives...and uncover her father’s killers.
In 1915, German sympathizers escalated acts of sabotage in the United States to keep the nation from joining in the war. Following the mysterious murder of Emma Shuster’s father, Lt. John Patterson invites Emma to become a Navy cryptographer because of the expertise she gained in helping her father develop a cipher system. Emma finds new strength in her faith as she strives to outwit her adversary, known only as Kobold - German for goblin. Can Emma and John find love in the midst of turmoil as America plunges toward war?

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About the Author

SUSAN PAGE DAVIS is an award-winning author of more than thirty novels in the historical romance, romantic suspense, mystery, and romance genres. A Maine native, she now lives in Kentucky with her husband and their two youngest of six children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 345 pages
• Publisher: Summerside Press (July 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1609360125
• ISBN-13: 978-1609360122
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,092,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging history, January 13, 2011

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C. Wong "Book worm" (Allen, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Crimson Cipher (Paperback)

You have got to read this book! If you love U.S. history, maybe if you don't, this book will make you a lover! From the first page to the last, I was totally engrossed in the story of Emma Shuster. This story is set in pre Great War Maine and Washington, D.C and its surrounds. It centers on a love story, a mystery and field of code breaking. The main characters, Emma Shuster and Lieutenant John Patterson are charming, intelligent and endearing. Emma becomes a master at decoding
secret messages from the enemy. You will learn about
simple ciphers to the very complex. Even the cover of this book is mysterious. A beautiful woman with a black hat covering and shadowing a good of her face will intrigue you. And if you tilt the cover with the light shining on it, you will have a surprise. That will be for you to find. Before the book begins, Susan Page Davis puts the story straight as to what is fiction and what really happened. And what really happened is amazing. You will learn about the terrorism that occurred in the U.S. just before the Great War!
The book demonstrates bravery, intelligence and love of country hope for the ideals of United States and a profound personal trust in God.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great easy read!!!, December 31, 2010

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C. E. Romine (MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Crimson Cipher (Paperback)

I loved this book. It snatches you up on the first page and pulls you in. It's an easy read. I finished it in just a few days. I love the characters, mystery, the suspense, the storyline. All of it. You won't regret reading this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great read, November 5, 2010

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Jenny Blake "Ausjenny" (Naracoorte South Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Crimson Cipher (Paperback)

Another good book By Susan Page Davis.
This book is set during WW1 but before the USA commit to the war. I found it interesting and informative as I knew the US didn't join in the war very early but didn't know of alot of the reasons. I also didn't know about the domestic issues in Canada also.
This book starts with the murder of Emma's father and what happens after. Lt. John Patterson invites Emma to become a Navy cryptographer due to her expertised gained from helping her father develop a cipher system. She is also still trying to find out who killed her father and what they wanted. This was a good read learning about cryptography and how solving the cyphers saved many lives and help turn certain areas of the war. It was good reading about WW1 and this side of the fight.