The Eagle Scout Picture

by Gary Kidney

Overview

In The Eagle Scout Picture, Gary Kidney crafts a gripping tale of courage, deception, and resilience. Woven with historical precision and heart-pounding twists, this World War II espionage thriller unveils the dark realities of war and the sacrifices made in the name of liberty.

A farm boy. A deadly mission. A world on the brink of war.

"No American could survive the ruthless fascist police state," they said. But one decided to try.

Fred Brown dreamed of adventure, but he never imagined it would lead him into the lion's den of Nazi Germany. Under the alias Frederich "Zelly" Zellner, an all-American Eagle Scout must pose as the perfect Hitler Youth in a high-stakes game of espionage.

His mission: infiltrate the Third Reich, earn the trust of the SS, and report their darkest secrets back to the Allies. But in a world where loyalty is tested at every turn, Zelly faces impossible choices. A single misstep could cost him everything-including his soul.

From the icy heights of the Brenner Pass to the gilded halls of Berlin, The Eagle Scout Picture is a heart-pounding journey of courage and survival. Caught between a regime he despises and a mission that demands unthinkable sacrifices, Zelly must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, secrets, and moral dilemmas.

Can a single spy make a difference in the war to end tyranny? Or will the cost of survival shatter the boy who just wanted to serve his country?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798307909553
Publisher:	Gary Kidney
Publication date:	02/15/2025
Pages:	374
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.77(d)

About the Author

Dr. Gary Kidney is the historical fiction author of The Eagle Scout Picture, a World War II spy thriller that follows a young American boy as an undercover agent in Nazi Germany.

Previously, he was an educator and academic administrator who worked for years in higher education information technology. He has taught over 650 professors how to teach using technology and over a thousand students from eighth grade to graduate school with technology. He retired from Yale University as the Deputy Chief Information Officer in 2015. Previously, he worked at Rice University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, a Bachelor of Arts in Education, and a Master of Arts in Education from Arizona State University. His doctorate in education came from the University of Houston. His Master of Fine Arts in Creating Writing came from Albertus Magnus College where his master’s project was the first draft of the historical fiction book The Eagle Scout Picture, a suspenseful drama of espionage in Nazi Germany.