Historical Fiction

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The Brass Compass 

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Behind enemy lines, her only weapon is courage.

In Nazi-occupied Europe, American spy Lily Saint James risks everything. Embedded as a nanny in a German colonel’s household, she gathers critical intelligence for the Allies — until a deadly betrayal forces her to flee into the frozen night. Hunted by the SS and carrying secrets that could change the war, Lily must rely on her wits, courage, and sheer will to survive. The Brass Compass is an unforgettable tale of espionage, resilience, and the daring women who helped shape history.

Awards: 2022 Speak Up and Talk Radio Firebird Book Award, Action/Adventure Category, 2018 IndieReader Discovery Award, Historical Fiction Category, 2019 Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal Winner, Historical Event/Era Fiction Category

Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner! – First Place Historical Fiction (2023)

2023 Adventure Writers Competition – Top 10 Finalist (2023)

Operation Blackbird: A Cold War Spy Novel 

A Companion Novel to The Brass Compass

      

Her mission could tip the balance of power…or spark World War III.

October 1952. While recovering in Argentina from a near-fatal mission, CIA agent, Miriam Becker, is haunted by ghosts she can’t outrun. When fellow operative—and longtime family friend—Jake Devlin tracks her down, Miriam is drawn into a high-stakes operation: extract a valuable rocket scientist from Soviet-controlled East Berlin, right under the KGB’s nose. Every move is a risk.

A betrayal derails the mission, forcing Jake to sacrifice his own escape so Miriam can flee with the defector. With Jake wounded and trapped behind the Iron Curtain, Miriam must rely on untested allies and covert contacts beyond the CIA’s reach. But completing the mission means abandoning the only man who still connects her to the life—and the past—she thought she’d left behind.

“The presence of a strong female lead adds a feather to the astounding hat that this novel dons.” – InD’tale Magazine

“Author Butler knows her stuff as if she herself has served with the CIA. Her attention to detail befits a spy who must be observant of human nuances to survive. Miriam is no James Bond, which is a good thing. She comes across as a regular person, yet one who is blessed with bravery, innovative smarts, and the instincts of a trained operative.” – Historical Novel Society Review

“…thrilling and cinematic, with tension that will have readers eagerly turning the pages to see what comes next.” – Manhattan Book Review

“A deftly crafted and fully reader engaging novel with many an unexpected plot twist and turn, “Operational Blackbird” by Ellen Butler will have a special appeal to readers with an interest in Cold War era spy novels.” – Midwest Book Review

“The plot is propulsive, and moves quickly but allows for enough time to absorb information and has quiet character-driven moments appropriately. Very well done! ” -Writer’s Digest Review

Awards: 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award, First Place Historical Fiction, 2023 Adventure Writers Competition finalist, 2023 IAN Book of the Year Awards Finalist for Historical Fiction

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