Special Agent Paul Chavasee is about to start a much-deserved holiday when he is abruptly pulled back to active duty. He knows that if he’s being called into action, a job has gone bad—and it’s about to get a lot worse.
As Hitler’s private secretary—and an influential member of the Third Reich—Martin Bormann was one of those rare Nazis who managed to simply disappear at the end of World War II. But the terrible secrets Bormann carried into oblivion are about to be revealed to the world. A manuscript that exposes former Nazis, who are now in hiding, is up for grabs, and there are those in power who have much to lose with its discovery.
Now, Chavasse must retrieve the Bormann testament before it is buried forever—and him along with it.…
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"I listened to the audio version of this book. While listening, I thought of the Jason Bourne series, as there are lots of twists and turns, and international intrigue. It seemed to me that the audio version is abridged(?) It was a little over 4 hours long. Perhaps that means the book version drags?"
— Jean (4 out of 5 stars)
" Wow. Another series that I have to read. "
— Pamela, 5/24/2013" A classic spy novel about a British agent involved in finding Martin Bormann's manuscript which exposes Nazi sympathizers. Not as good as The Eagle Has Landed or Luciano's Luck but worth reading if you like Higgins. "
— Oleksiy, 12/3/2012" Second Higgins book I've read after The Eagle Has Landed. A very good mystery thriller involving Nazis and a secret list of traitors. The main protagonist is well written and believable. A good read. "
— Dan, 2/5/2012" Listened to audiobook on drive from Washington, DC to Frankfort, MI. "
— Scott, 11/17/2009" What can I say - Jack Higgins is my hero of fiction I loved this book and anyone who enjoys a diversion from the historical, self help, non fictional books, and enjoys a little espionage, this one is for you - maybe! "
— Maureen, 11/6/2009" What can I say - Jack Higgins is my hero of fiction I loved this book and anyone who enjoys a diversion from the historical, self help, non fictional books, and enjoys a little espionage, this one is for you - maybe! "
— Maureen, 3/9/2009" I picked it fir it's historical references, and it didn't disappoint me. Great plot, kept it plausible. "
— Suzanne, 3/9/2009" I picked it fir it's historical references, and it didn't disappoint me. Great plot, kept it plausible. "
— Suzanne, 12/11/2007Jack Higgins is among the world’s most popular authors. Since the publication of The Eagle Has Landed, every novel he has written has become an international bestseller, including Day of Reckoning. He has had simultaneous #1 bestsellers in hardcover and paperback and has been published in thirty-eight languages worldwide. Many of his books have been made into successful movies, among them To Catch a King and The Valhalla Exchange.
Michael Page has been recording audiobooks since 1984 and has over two hundred titles to his credit. He has won numerous Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As a professional actor, he has performed regularly since 1998 with the Peterborough Players in Peterborough, New Hampshire. He is a professor of theater at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.