Product Description

Working from the premise that Hitler was murdered in 1943, and replaced by a look-a-like, this story reinterprets the events which took place from 1943 to 1945. At the centre is Martin Bormann, and his plan to cover-up Hitlers death in an attempt to stop anti-Nazi generals seizing power.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20210 in Books
• Published on: 1984-05-11
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 478 pages

Customer Reviews

LEADER OF THE DAMNED
His last good novel. After which he started his cereal(and I spelled it the way I intended to) formula stories.
In 1943 there were several attempts on Hitler's life, by his inner circle of confidants. His personality also changed the same year, from cold, and calculating to a raving lunatic. This novel postulates that one of these attempts actually succeeded, and that Hitler was replaced by one of his doubles(one that was insane) to keep the country together. Full of action, mystery, and suspense, this novel proves that he once WAS one of England's best thriller writers.

His best book by far!
His best book by far! He almost has you believing that one of the attempts on Hitler actually succeeded, (i.e. his change in temperament in 1943, after the supposed attempt on his life - was this really Adolf, or the double we knew about, who had a tendency toward childish temper tantrums?) All in all, the story was very convincing, and full of action. Definitely his best. Don't bother with the series he started on, right after writing this masterpiece, starting with Terminal. All of his later books are formula, and the only thing he changes in his series are the names of the villains, and a few of the settings. It's almost as if he is writing more out of drudgery, and obligation, than enjoyment. Try instead his older books; 1.Year of the Golden Ape 2. Palermo Ambush 3. Tramp in Armor 4. Heights of Zervos 5. Target 5 6. Avalanche Express The books I have listed above are among his best... I feel it is time for him to retire from writing. Sorry Colin. I was a big fan of yours once, I wish I could say so now.

Just fantastic and realistic
Forbes puts a theory into place which really could have happened, if one looks at certain historical facts concerning Hitler. While reading this book, you will find that you can't wait to turn the page to see what will happen next. The story can be totally unpredictable as to what happens to certain of the characters right until the end of the book. A masterpiece. Buy it.