ENDORSEMENTS "An utterly absorbing tribute to the remarkable women of the National Security Agency, fittingly told by one of their own and a fellow trailblazer. A must-read for future generations." --Claire Hubbard-Hall, author of Her Secret Service: The Forgotten Women of British Intelligence "Rich in detail, Queens of Code offers a fascinating window on the National Security Agency , restoring its hidden women to their well-deserved place in computing and intelligence history." --Amy Butler Greenfield, author of The Woman All Spies Fear: Code Breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and Her Hidden Life " Queens of Code is an essential book, in multiple historical disciplines. And it's such a pleasure to hear these extraordinary stories in the voices of these trailblazing women. What an accomplishment!" --Vince Houghton, intelligence historian; coauthor of Covert City: The Cold Ware and the Making of Miami "This examination of the vital work of female computer pioneers at NSA is a must-read for those interested in cryptologic history." --Betsy Rohaly Smoot, author of Parker Hitt: The Father of American Military Cryptology "Hidden in secrecy, marginalized by history--until now. This book uncovers the women whose brilliance broke unbreakable codes and shaped the digital age.

Their story isn't just history--it's a must-read for anyone who values courage, genius, and truth." --Wendy Noble, national security, intelligence, and cybersecurity leader "Shrouded by decades of secrecy, the work of these NSA pioneers rivals the accomplishments of better-known men. Hearing these firsthand stories is fascinating and invaluable, like talking to the mentor you wish you had." --Janet Abbate, Professor of Science, Technology, and Society, Virginia Tech; author of Recoding Gender: Women's Changing Participation in Computing.