Codename: Parsifal

The most dangerous secret of the Third Reich was never buried with Hitler.

For centuries, legends have claimed that the Spear of Destiny—the ancient lance said to have pierced the side of Christ—possesses the power to shape the fate of nations. In 1938, Adolf Hitler seized the relic, convinced it held a mystical power that would secure his thousand-year Reich.

But when Nazi Germany collapses in 1945, the Spear disappears.

Fearing that the legendary weapon could fall into Soviet hands, General George S. Patton orders a covert OSS team into the ruins of Germany to find it. Their mission: recover the relic before America's enemies can use it as a symbol of power and propaganda.

But they are not alone.

A fanatical SS organization has its own plans for the Spear. Soviet agents are racing to claim it for Stalin. And somewhere in the chaos of a defeated nation, a hidden Nazi network is preparing one final move.

From bombed-out cities to secret underground strongholds, the hunt for the Spear of Destiny becomes a deadly race across a shattered Europe. The prize is more than an ancient artifact—it is the key to a conspiracy that could change the course of history.

The war may be over.

The battle for the future has just begun.

Editorial Reviews:

"Libraries and readers seeking military intrigue and thriller encounters that are supercharged with action and satisfying twists and turns will find Codename: Parsifal just the ticket for those seeking a thoroughly forceful read." (D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review)

"Hill is no stranger to historical fiction and it shows. His attention to detail and knowledge are ever apparent and add depth to the already intriguing plot (which is itself based on true events)." (BookLife Prize)

"Codename Parsifal is a brilliant book." (Reader's Favorite)

"Historical fact meets historical fiction in an entertaining fusion that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat throughout." (Reedsy Discovery)

"The tale evolves with twists and turns in this historical novel that can also be considered a thriller. There are bad actors, wild goose chases, strange orders from generals, and realistic scenes of the war in its last throes. The daring acts of the American team, composed of OSS operatives and a historian, will engage readers right up to the very last word." (Military Writers Society of America)

Named Best Military Thriller of 2023 (BestThrillers)