Agent Zigzag

Agent Zigzag by Ben Macintyre

From the No. 1 bestselling author of 'Operation Mincemeat' comes the incredible true story of Eddie Chapman - WWII's most notorious double agent.

The Most Improbable Spy Story Ever Told

In 1942, a Nazi agent was dropped into England with orders to sabotage Britain's war effort. But Eddie Chapman had other plans. He became MI5 agent 'Zigzag' - one of the most successful and audacious double agents in history. The story of Eddie Chapman is so improbable, so filled with twists and betrayals, that it would make great fiction - except it's all devastatingly true.

From Criminal to War Hero

Ben Macintyre, master of espionage history, reveals the extraordinary life of Eddie Chapman - safecracker, conman, ladies' man, and ultimately, one of Britain's most valuable wartime assets. Chapman played both sides with such skill that the Germans awarded him the Iron Cross while the British secretly relied on his intelligence to deceive the enemy. His daring exploits, narrow escapes, and double-dealing make for one of the most thrilling spy stories ever told.

What makes this book essential:

• Bestselling author - Ben Macintyre of 'Operation Mincemeat' fame
• True spy story - Eddie Chapman, agent 'Zigzag'
• Double agent - Playing both Nazi Germany and MI5
• WWII espionage - Deception, sabotage, and intelligence
• Improbable truth - Stranger than fiction

Perfect for readers who love:

• WWII espionage and spy stories
• Ben Macintyre's bestselling books
• True stories of deception and intrigue
• Double agent operations
• MI5 and British intelligence history
• Thrilling non-fiction narratives

Why this story captivates: Agent Zigzag is the ultimate spy thriller - except it's all true. Eddie Chapman's life was a rollercoaster of crime, espionage, romance, and danger that defied belief. Ben Macintyre brings this extraordinary story to life with his trademark narrative skill and meticulous research.

Ideal for: Spy thriller enthusiasts, WWII history readers, fans of Ben Macintyre's other books, true crime lovers, and anyone who appreciates stranger-than-fiction stories of courage and deception.

The story of Eddie Chapman is so improbable it would be great fiction - but it's all true!