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Simon Read

    This author is known for their nine non-fiction books published on both sides of the Atlantic. Their writing focuses on engaging storytelling and exploring diverse themes, maintaining a distinctive style. The author believes in the power of narrative and strives to captivate readers with both content and form.

    Scotland Yard
    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Anarchism, But Were Afraid to Ask...
    Dark City
    Iron Sea
    The Killing Skies: RAF Bomber Command at War
    • 2024

      Scotland Yard

      A Bloody History

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Set against a backdrop of fog and dimly lit streets, this gripping narrative explores the chilling cases that built the reputation of Scotland Yard. Blending macabre elements with intriguing details, it promises to captivate readers with its suspenseful storytelling and historical insights into crime-solving.

      Scotland Yard
    • 2020

      Iron Sea

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.4(24)Add rating

      From Simon Read, author of stirring works of military history, the action- packed story of the Allies' brutal naval engagements and daring harbor raids to destroy the backbone of Hitler's surface fleet.

      Iron Sea
    • 2019

      Dark City

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.6(15)Add rating

      Dark City is the first book to explore how London became a criminals' paradise during the Second World War

      Dark City
    • 2007

      Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative delves into the harrowing experiences of RAF Bomber Command as they undertake one of the war's most brutal campaigns. It highlights the courage and resilience of those who faced the perilous skies over Nazi Germany, showcasing the human cost and the relentless nature of their mission amidst widespread destruction.

      The Killing Skies: RAF Bomber Command at War
    • 2004

      This concise contemporary introduction explores anarchism and addresses challenging questions surrounding its principles, such as the necessity of police, human selfishness, and the need for management. It delves into the core ideas of anarchism while engaging with common criticisms, making it an accessible resource for those curious about alternative social structures and philosophies. The book invites readers to reconsider their assumptions about authority and community.

      Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Anarchism, But Were Afraid to Ask...