Edwin Alexander takes the reader on an adventure into the world of international secret service, murder, suspense, tragic events and private detectives. The basis of this intriguing thriller is Hitler's written orders to deliver valuable works of art to Germany, which have survived to this day. We know from history that by 1944 the Nazis had stolen more art than anyone else in world history. The book tells the story of one such stolen art treasure and how it affected the fate of an innocent family and nation.
Private detective Al Hershey travels across three continents to solve a murder case that at first glance seems trivial, but is actually intertwined with the fate of a stolen masterpiece. The search for the truth takes the reader on a fantastic journey that begins in Estonia in 1493. The traces lead through World War II and the mysterious Knights Templar to modern-day San Francisco, Europe and Paraguay.
Edwin Alexander wrote the novel to offer the discerning reader a fast-paced, contemporary thriller, rich in history and compelling characters. He lives alternately in Greece and England and is currently writing his second private detective Al Hershey novel.