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Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, A Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor by Mark Harmon||Leon Carroll [Hardback Book]
Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, A Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor by Mark Harmon||Leon Carroll [Hardback Book]
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Highlights
Dive into a gripping true story of espionage before Pearl Harbor’s attack in 1941.
Follow Japanese American spy Douglas Wada's undercover naval intelligence work.
Uncover Japanese spy Takeo Yoshikawa’s secret mission gathering fleet info.
Explore Hawaii’s tense spy battles and civilian struggles during wartime.
Authored by NCIS star Mark Harmon and ex-NCIS agent Leon Carroll for authentic insight.
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Isbn/Issn9781400337019
PublisherHarper Select
Number Of Pages272
Year2023
LanguageEnglish
AuthorMark Harmon||Leon Carroll
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"A fast-paced debut...Espionage buffs will savor this vibrant account." — Publishers Weekly
A U.S. naval counterintelligence officer working to safeguard Pearl Harbor; a Japanese spy ordered to Hawaii to gather information on the American fleet. On December 7, 1941, their hidden stories are exposed by a morning of bloodshed that would change the world forever. Scrutinizing long-buried historical documents, NCIS star Mark Harmon and co-author Leon Carroll, a former NCIS Special Agent, have brought forth a true-life NCIS story of deception, discovery, and danger. 
Hawaii, 1941. War clouds with Japan are gathering and the islands of Hawaii have become battlegrounds of spies, intelligence agents, and military officials - with the island's residents caught between them. Toiling in the shadows are Douglas Wada, the only Japanese American agent in naval intelligence, and Takeo Yoshikawa, a Japanese spy sent to Pearl Harbor to gather information on the U.S. fleet. 
Douglas Wada's experiences in his native Honolulu include posing undercover as a newspaper reporter, translating wiretaps on the Japanese Consulate, and interrogating America's first captured POW of World War II, a submarine officer found on the beach. Takeo Yoshikawa is a Japanese spy operating as a junior diplomat with the consulate who is collecting vital information that goes straight to Admiral Yamamoto. Their dueling stories anchor Ghosts of Honolulu's gripping depiction of the world-changing cat and mouse games played between Japanese and US military intelligence agents (and a mercenary Nazi) in Hawaii before the outbreak of the second world war. 
Also caught in the upheaval are Honolulu's innocent residents - including Douglas Wada's father - who endure the war's anti-Japanese fervor and a cadre of intelligence professionals who must prevent Hawaii from adopting the same destructive mass internments as California. 
Ghosts of Honolulu depicts the incredible high stakes game of naval intelligence and the need to define what is real and what only appears to be real.
Publisher: Harper Select
ISBN/ISSN: 9781400337019
Number of Pages: 272
Year: 2023
Language: English
Cover Type: Hardback Book
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Introduction
Ever wondered what really went on behind the scenes at Pearl Harbor before the world changed forever? Dive into "Ghosts of Honolulu," a gripping true story that reads like a spy thriller but is all history. This hardback book uncovers the secret cat-and-mouse game between Douglas Wada, the only Japanese American naval intelligence agent working undercover in Honolulu, and Takeo Yoshikawa, a Japanese spy gathering vital intel on the U.S. fleet—all in the tense days leading up to December 7, 1941. Written by NCIS star Mark Harmon and former NCIS Special Agent Leon Carroll, this fast-paced debut blends meticulous research with insider knowledge. You'll follow Wada’s undercover work posing as a reporter, translating wiretaps, and interrogating America’s first WWII POW, while Yoshikawa operates under diplomatic cover feeding critical information to Admiral Yamamoto. Beyond espionage, the book also reveals the impact of war on Hawaii’s residents, including the anti-Japanese fervor and the fight to prevent mass internments on the islands. Inside this 272-page hardback, you’ll get a vivid, untold perspective on naval intelligence, deception, and danger that shaped history. Whether you’re a history buff, espionage enthusiast, or just love a compelling real-life thriller, this New York Times bestseller brings Pearl Harbor’s hidden stories to life. Ready to uncover the secrets lurking in Hawaii’s past? Grab your copy of "Ghosts of Honolulu" and step into a world where every shadow hides a story.
Question and answer
Is this book a factual historical account or fiction?
It's a well-researched true story based on long-buried documents about Pearl Harbor espionage.
What format is the book available in?
This is a hardback book, perfect for collectors or avid readers.
Who would enjoy this book?
Fans of WWII history, espionage stories, and NCIS followers will find it fascinating.
Does the book cover perspectives from both American and Japanese sides?
Yes, it shares dual viewpoints of spies from both nations before the attack.
Can I expect detailed intelligence operations in the story?
Absolutely, it delves into naval intelligence, undercover work, and spy tactics in Hawaii.
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