The Fourth Rising

On May 8, 1945, WWII in Europe ended with Germany's surrender. But did the Nazi Party itself surrender? Some say no.

1943: A German ship moors in a clandestine anchorage in western Mexico with a cargo of gold intended to bribe the Mexican government into declaring war on the United States. When the attempt fails, the German vessel flees leaving its gold buried somewhere along the coast of the Sea of Cortés.

1997: The horrific murder of an old flame's husband sets former war correspondent Peter Brandt on the hunt for the hidden Nazi treasure. The search takes him down a bloody trail leading from the drug cartels of Mexico to a neo-Nazi training camp in the Southern California mountains. Along the way, he unearths a decades-long Nazi conspiracy to create a new Fourth Reich and continue the Nazi Party's plan for world domination.

Inspired by true historical events, and recent research suggesting the Nazi Party survived the German surrender, The Fourth Rising is the latest in the Peter Brandt adventures which include Empty Places and The Last Refuge.

Editorial Reviews:

"Hill injects suspense and plausibility into a familiar plot--the existence of a covert movement aimed at restoring the Nazi Reich...Hill nicely balances action and exposition. Readers new to this author will want to check out his other books." (Publisher's Weekly)

"A highly engaging and suspenseful novel that encompasses all of the best elements of crime, mystery, historical, conspiracy and thriller genres, with plenty of action and adventure thrown in for good measure. ... What impressed me most was the author's commitment to historical realism, and using evidence that we know has been truthfully uncovered in the real world. This made the context and developments from the author's imagination all the more credible and therefore truly terrifying in places. ... Overall, I would highly recommend The Fourth Rising to all readers looking for their next great thriller read." (Reader's Favorite - 5 Stars)

"Readers of mysteries and PI accounts will find The Fourth Rising just the ticket for a different kind of story that revolves around Nazism's ongoing presence in the 20th century. ... Engrossing and fast-paced, this mystery/thriller will intrigue readers who want their stories multifaceted, involving, and intriguing on more than one level." (D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review)

"The writing is great, the pace is pitch-perfect, and the plot serves up plenty of action and adventure. There's also a side dish of romance, and a cat named Jack who serves justice to one of the bad guys. Brandt's encounters with the villains lurking throughout the novel (and there are plenty) are heart-pounding and intense." (Reedsy Discovery)

"Readers will plunge headfirst into this original, engaging, deadly conspiracy thriller. Well-drawn characters and a high stakes-yet-believable plot elevate the novel." (The Booklife Prize)