Jewish commandos invade Hitler’s Germany to seize Nazi riches before General Patton’s U. S. Third Army can beat them to it.
About the Book
Early Spring, 1945: World War Two is ending. Hitler's Wehrmacht is decimated, and the Third Reich is crumbling. President Roosevelt has led the Allies to the brink of unconditional victory, but he has one agonizing regret: He couldn't stop Hitler's evil murders of millions of Europe's Jews.
Filled with remorse, he summons his top Jewish adviser to the White House. Hoping even at this late hour to make amends, Roosevelt tells Rabbi Dr. Stephen Wise about a vast trove of treasure the Nazis have cached in a salt mine deep underground in the town of Merkers.
If an elite team of Jewish commandos could somehow steal even some of that wealth, it could literally mean the difference between life and death for the future haven-nation of Israel.
Standing in the way: the diehard German military, and General George Patton's U.S. Third Army, which is within days of capturing the mine. And those were the easy obstacles.
The mission was imperative. And impossible.
They went anyway. Madness!
"Yes, I could get her off the ground, and I could point her in the right direction. But there is absolutely no way I can land her."
About the Author
Richard “Rick” Rosenthal spent 30 award-winning years as a radio and television news anchorman, most of that time on the air in Chicago. After graduating with honors from Princeton University, he served in the U.S. Army as an information officer at the Pentagon, where he first discovered the real Nazi treasure story that inspired Merkers. His broadcasting career earned him numerous accolades, including a national Edward R. Murrow Award and an Emmy for individual on-camera excellence. In 1995, he left broadcasting to become a full-time media relations consultant and trainer. Merkers is his debut novel.
Reviews
“A cracking good story… the characters are interesting, the story is fascinating, the level of detail is excellent… a thoroughly good read.”
Leigh Michaels, Author and Editor
“A gripping and intense ride from start to finish that blends real WWII history with fiction in a way that feels completely believable. You’ll feel like you’re right there with the characters on an unforgettable and “crazy” journey. Hold on to your seatbelt because there’s a twist at the end you definitely won’t see coming.”
Steven Roeser
“This is a great story… suspenseful… hard to put down… I highly recommend it!”
Nancy Rasmusson, Executive Director, 90th Division Association
Giving up was the obvious choice. Going on would change history.
“There’s no way we can do this! This mission has been a grand adventure, thanks for the ride! But it’s over!”