AUTHOR: Christopher Kerr
PUBLISHED BY: Book Guild Publishing Ltd.
This story is a modern, historical work
of fiction set against factual events, hence giving extra legitimacy and perspective
to epic, human drama. It details the perilous
competition to acquire the definitive deterrent with secreted origins in Nazi
Germany.
An investigation uncovers details of inexplicable deaths of former
Israeli intelligence agents discovering surprising disclosures from past years;
these expose a danger, not only to Israel, but to the world. Hitler's astonishing plans are discovered by
investigators in the concluding phases of the Second World War, these are to commandeer
and use an atomic weapon. Revelations of a post-war strategy adopted by the
fledgling state of Israel come to light, which are to acquire 'the bomb'; this
would come about by commissioning lethal espionage strategies by involving ex members
of the Nazi establishment.
New
light is thrown on one of the most catastrophic and appalling assassinations of
the twentieth century with astonishing evidence being uncovered and agents
desperately pursuing answers in a race against time, as they endeavour to avert
worldwide devastation.
This
impressive work of fiction is a decidedly believable and commanding international
drama; it probes
into actual events from the Second World War up to the present day and along
the way raises numerous historical queries.
The
human instinct of survival is challenged in this epic story with power, emotion
and politics competing to come to the forefront.
Extensive
research has enabled the author to produce an outstanding story of intrigue and
stimulating enjoyment.
There
is a useful Biographical Index in the back of the book so that readers can find
out more about the characters that are featured in the story.
This
is an exciting, awesome read, rendering the question of it being actual fact
rather than fiction; vivid, expressive narrative coupled with amazing factual
history makes for exciting reading, making it a captivating page-turner.
Reviewer - Anne Pritchard
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