Deception

Hardback Published on: 02/07/2026
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Synopsis

The second instalment in the thrilling WW2 Joseph Gunner series, from the award-winning author of the Harry McCoy books

New York, December 1941.

Joseph Gunner, former soldier, is off the front lines and on the streets of New York, tasked with helping tip America into the Second World War.

Working for a section of the British Secret Service, Gunner spends his days covertly encouraging pro-war sentiment through planted news stories, radio broadcasts and even blackmail.

But when a honeytrap mission with a prominent US politician goes wrong and the young woman involved is found dead, Gunner realises he has a target on his back. Who silenced her? Who knew their plan? And who has betrayed Gunner?

As he investigates, Gunner is plunged into the secretive world of Nazis in America, the NYPD and the mobs of New York, as the body count quickly stacks up. With world events accelerating, Gunner finds himself in a race against time before he becomes the next victim. Soon, he'll uncover a conspiracy that goes beyond what he thought was possible.

A riveting and atmospheric wartime thriller, Deception is the second novel in the acclaimed Joseph Gunner series.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: John Murray Press
  • ISBN: 9781399819718
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 236 x 160 x 34 mm
  • Weight: 564g
  • Languages: English

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Deception
Intelligent espionage mixed with gripping crime
In his second Joe Gunner book, Alan Parks transplants his reluctant wartime investigator from Scotland to New York. Set during the days leading up to Ameri... READ MORE
Mary Picken
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Deception
Another Winner
Deception is the second book in the Joseph Gunner series by Alan Parks and sees the main character in New York working for the British Secret Service.This ... READ MORE
Lee Carson
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Deception
Part historical spy novel, part murder mystery! Recommended!
Part historical spy novel, part murder mystery, this is the second book featuring ex detective Gunner, invalided out of the army during WW2, Gunner is now ... READ MORE
Annette Librarian
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Deception
Life doesn't get any easier for Gunner.
"Deception", the second book in the Gunner series, opens in New York, December 1941. Gunner and Nickerson are in America to do whatever they can to push t... READ MORE
Martin  Paul
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Deception
A promising series becomes first rate with this second instalment
I really enjoyed this Scottish author’s series opener “Gunner” (2025) (the only book I have read by him) set in Glasgow during World War II. Ex-police Jos... READ MORE
ReadbyPhil
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Deception
WWII derring do by the always excellent Parks
Thanks to John Murray Press and NetGalley for ARC. Joe Gunner, a Glaswegian injured in his duties in WWII, has another job for the war effort - to use... READ MORE
Pauline McGough
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Deception
A good read
Deception is a very good and engaging read. I think it can be read on its own, although I will look to read the previous book when I can. Joseph Gunner, a ... READ MORE
Anne Mosedale