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Timothy Ashby Books

In Shadowland

"A riveting work of political intrigue [that] ... weaves real-world history into a deft, dynamic historical thriller"
~ Kirkus Reviews

Time Fall

"History buffs will delight in the WW II backdrop... a triumph across the board!"
~ Kirkus Reviews

Book of the Year Finalist
Foreward Reviews

Devil’s Den

"1920's era mystery neatly told... meticulous historical detail... enjoyable twists."
~ Kirkus Reviews

March 14, 2014 By Timothy Ashby 4 Comments

What Happened to Missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370?

What Happened to Missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370?

The US government knows what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared on March 8 with 239 people aboard. But it won’t say. Is This Really True? I can’t provide my sources, and certainly some readers may read this report with skepticism. My only defenses are my resume and my lifelong commitment to rationality […]

Filed Under: Current Affairs, Politics: Have we Learned?

February 3, 2014 By Timothy Ashby 2 Comments

Thank You For Your Support

I hope you are having a wonderful 2014 so far. This has already been a busy year for me as I finish up the sequel to Devil’s Den and continue to promote Time Fall. I’d like to extend a sincere ‘thank you’ to everyone who participated in the Time Fall discount campaign of December and early January– especially those who took […]

Filed Under: Writing

January 30, 2014 By Timothy Ashby Leave a Comment

DECEPTION IN WAR – CHURCHILL’S ‘BOY WIZARD’ R.V. JONES

DECEPTION IN WAR – CHURCHILL’S ‘BOY WIZARD’ R.V. JONES

World War II British physicist Reginald Victor Jones is recognized by the world’s intelligence services as the “Father of Electronic Warfare.” Yet he remains largely unknown to the general population. Jones, (29 September 1911-17 December 1997), was one of the main “wizards” of the secret war against Hitler. He pioneered technology to mystify, mislead and […]

Filed Under: Current Affairs, Politics: Have we Learned?, Real Heros

December 6, 2013 By Timothy Ashby Leave a Comment

DECEPTION IN WAR – WWII OPERATION MINCEMEAT

DECEPTION IN WAR – WWII OPERATION MINCEMEAT

The use of deception in warfare is as old as the Trojan Horse.  Throughout the ages, combatants have tricked the enemy to gain tactical and strategic advantages.  In my opinion, the sophisticated disinformation campaigns used by the Allies during the Second World War are unrivaled in history. One of my favorite World War II examples […]

Filed Under: Current Affairs, Politics: Have we Learned?

October 14, 2013 By Timothy Ashby 2 Comments

TIME FALL is Thriller of the Month

Delighted to learn that my novel Time Fall was chosen as a “Thriller of the Month” by the kind folks at e-thriller.com!  And what better month than October for this “thrilling” news? E-Thriller.com is a popular, specialized book review website offering unbiased reviews. I’m very grateful.  Here’s an excerpt of the review (by RR Gordon): “…I like war […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Writing

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About Me

About Me

An international lawyer, businessman and writer, Tim Ashby worked in Washington DC as a counter-terrorism consultant to the U.S. State Department, and then as a senior official at the U.S. Commerce Department. He holds a PhD degree from the University of Southern California, a JD from Seattle University Law School, and an MBA from the University of Edinburgh Scotland. Tim Ashby currently lives in the south of France. Read More

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Shadowland

In Shadowland

"A riveting work of political intrigue [that] ... weaves real-world history into a deft, dynamic historical thriller."

Devil’s Den

"1920's era mystery neatly told... meticulous historical detail... enjoyable twists."

Time Fall

"History buffs will delight in the WW II backdrop... a triumph across the board!"

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