Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, A Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor By Mark Harmon

"New York Times" bestseller "Ghosts of Honolulu" delves into the hidden tales of espionage and danger that unfolded in 1941 Hawaii. Against the backdrop of impending war with Japan, the islands became a battleground for spies and intelligence agents, with residents caught in the crossfire. The narrative follows Douglas Wada, the lone Japanese American agent in naval intelligence, and Takeo Yoshikawa, a Japanese spy tasked with gathering information on the U.S. fleet.

As tensions rise, Wada, working undercover as a newspaper reporter, translates wiretaps on the Japanese Consulate, and interrogates the first captured POW of WWII. Meanwhile, Yoshikawa, operating as a junior diplomat, feeds critical information to Admiral Yamamoto. Their intricate cat-and-mouse games anchor the gripping story of naval intelligence, revealing the world-changing events leading to the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor.

Amidst the espionage, the narrative also explores the impact on Honolulu's innocent residents, including Wada's father, enduring the anti-Japanese fervor of wartime. Intelligence professionals strive to prevent mass internments, paralleling the struggles in California. "Ghosts of Honolulu" highlights the need to distinguish reality from illusion in a climate of upheaval, showcasing the high-stakes game played by intelligence operatives in Hawaii on the brink of a world-altering conflict. 📚❤️