This is a story of a female German spy and an American Jewish family.  The German characters consist of:  Erika Lehmann (code name Lorelei).  She is the English-speaking daughter of Hitler's old comrade.  Axel Ryker is the Gestapo's top henchman.  Ryker is sent to America with a mission - find and kill their own spy, Erika Lehmann. 

Once in America, Erika is posing as a Jew and dating a Jewish scientist working on a top-secret project.  What Erika doesn't know is that Ryker is in the same city looking for her. 

The American characters consist of:  Joe Mayer, an American metallurgist working on a top-secret project for the U.S. Navy.  Mayer holds the secret Erika Lehmann is sent to the United States to steal - a secret that could alter the course of the war.    Charlie Pulaski is an FBI investigator who is sent to Evansville to investigate a series of mysterious short wave radio transmissions. 

What happens when Ryker finds Erika Lehmann?  Does he kill her?

This is an excellent historical novel.  It is one that you will want to keep on reading so be prepared to stay up late.  This is absolutely one of the best books I have read in some time.  The author does an excellent job developing the characters, the plot is intriguing, and there is plenty of suspense.  You won't be bored reading this one.  Add it to your list!

REVIEWED BY NANCY EATON

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