The Years of Living Dangerously, penned by Christopher Koch, is a gripping alternative history mystery set in Australia during the tumultuous years of World War II. The story follows a journalist named Tony Armstrong as he investigates a series of suspicious deaths that seem to be connected to a secret government project. As Tony uncovers the truth, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of espionage and betrayal. This book offers a thrilling blend of historical fiction and mystery.