Jackdaws by Ken Follett
Ken Follett has long been one of my favorite authors. I just finished this thriller, set in 1944, which captures your interest immediately and builds to a fast-paced and exciting finish. It’s available from Amazon.com
Truman by David McCullough
McCullough has the amazing ability to take historical facts and spin a tale that reads like a well-crafted tale of fiction. His effective, subtle use of foreshadowing and skill at phrasing his sentences make this a very enjoyable read. If you only read one biography, this should be the one. Available from Amazon.com.