Cover Reveal: Code Name Verity Anniversary Edition by Elizabeth Wein

I cannot believe Code Name Verity came out nearly ten years ago! It seems like just yesterday I was devouring this thrilling spy story set in WWII. This book is absurdly good, and since the tenth anniversary is coming up, do I see a re-read in my future? Spoiler alert: that is a big fat resounding yes! But before we jump back into this modern classic, we have a surprise for you! Okay, not so much a surprise because you saw the title of this blog post but still. Code Name Verity is getting an anniversary edition featuring an updated cover! Huzzah! So while I’m off to brush up on my WWII fighter pilot knowledge, take a look at this glorious new cover!

Code Name Verity anniversary edition

by Elizabeth Wein

October 11th, 1943 -- A British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it's barely begun.

When "Verity" is arrested by the Gestapo, she's sure she doesn't stand a chance. As a secret agent captured in enemy territory, she's living a spy's worst nightmare. Her Nazi interrogators give her a simple choice: reveal her mission or face a grisly execution.

As she intricately weaves her confession, Verity uncovers her past, how she became friends with the pilot Maddie, and why she left Maddie in the wrecked fuselage of their plane. On each new scrap of paper, Verity battles for her life, confronting her views on courage, failure and her desperate hope to make it home. But will trading her secrets be enough to save her from the enemy?

A universally acclaimed Edgar Award winner, Code Name Verity is a visceral read of danger, resolve, and survival that shows just how far true friends will go to save each other. This updated edition features a brand-new short story, essay from the author, a discussion guide, and more.

About the Author

Elizabeth Wein was born in New York City, grew up abroad, and currently lives in Scotland with her husband and two children. She is an avid flyer of small planes. She also holds a PhD in Folklore from the University of Pennsylvania. She invites you to visit her online at www.elizabethwein.com.