Flashpoint: WWII Thriller for 2026
Flashpoint is a Courtney series WWII thriller centred on Saffron Courtney, with storylines set in 1943 and 1946. Its plot combines wartime espionage, an extraction mission and a later search for the truth about alleged Nazi atrocities.
At a glance
- Follows SOE operative Saffron Courtney across events in 1943 and 1946.
- The 1943 plot involves an attempt to extract scientist Caleb Ezra from besieged Leros.
- The later storyline returns Saffron to a mission involving accusations against her husband.
Reference price: £22.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Two connected time periods give the story both a wartime mission and a post-war investigation.
- The described plot brings espionage, a scientist extraction and personal stakes together.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Zaffre |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 27 Aug. 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1806172054 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1806172054 |
| Weight listed | 450 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16.3 x 3 x 24.2 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of WWII espionage thrillers and historical adventure.
- Existing readers of the Courtney series, particularly those familiar with Courtney's War, Legacy of War and Crossfire.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a standalone story without an established series protagonist.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as a great read and reports positive impressions of readability, while reactions to the story are mixed. That may matter to readers weighing an accessible read against a plot whose appeal is less consistent. The aggregate ratings lean positive, but ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback reports positive impressions of readability.
Mixed feedback
- Customer feedback says reactions to the story are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
What is Flashpoint about?
Saffron Courtney is drawn into an attempt to extract a Jewish scientist from Leros in 1943, then returns to a mission involving allegations against her husband in 1946.
Is Flashpoint part of a series?
Yes. The listing presents it as a new instalment in Wilbur Smith's Courtney series and names Courtney's War, Legacy of War and Crossfire as earlier books.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 368 pages.
When is Flashpoint due to be published?
The listed publication date is 27 Aug. 2026.
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