Globusz Books · Author

Jason Fagone

Jason Fagone is represented in the Globusz Books library by 2 reviewed books. This page brings those summaries together so readers can compare the author’s available work before choosing what to read.

Source: Globusz Books reviewed catalog.

Browse Books A–Z Discover a Book

Reviewed summary

The Woman Who Smashed Codes

Elizebeth Smith Friedman wasn’t just a code-breaker—she was a cryptographic trailblazer whose work helped dismantle crime rings and outwit Nazi spies. Her story got buried under decades of secrecy and sexism, yet her impact shaped key moments in American history. Ready to meet the woman who quietly rewrote the rules of espionage?

Read the summary →

Reviewed summary

The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies

Elizebeth Smith Friedman cracked codes that helped dismantle Nazi spy rings and take down Al Capone’s bootlegging empire, yet her story remains largely forgotten. This biography shines a light on the woman who quietly rewrote the rules of American intelligence. Why has history overlooked one of its most brilliant codebreakers?

Read the summary →

Readers who also explored:

Eleanor Burford · 12 Brené Brown · 9 Joseph Conrad · 9 Agatha Christie · 8