Hitler's Judas

by Tom Lewis

In Hitler's Judas, Lewis introduces protagonist Martin Bormann. Bormann, possibly the closest man to Adolf Hitler, knows Hitler's insane decision to invade Russia will destroy The Fatherland. Already in a position of enormous power, Bormann forms an intricate plan of escape. But Bormann has no intentions of escaping as a pauper. When the right moment comes, Bormann leaves the doomed Third Reich forever, taking with him 50 million in stolen Nazi gold. His surprising destination is Pea Island, a lonely strip of sand north of Cape Hatteras North Carolina. Will his plan succeed? Populated with exquisite, compelling, and memorable characters who will stay with readers long after the final page is turned, Hitler's Judas introduces a remarkable supporting cast, including Horst Von Hellenbach, Germany's celebrated U-Boat captain who detests war and the Nazi regime and is in terminal conflict with his sworn military duty; Elisabeth Kroll, an impressionable woman unable to choose between Horst or his twin brother Harold, a handsome, respected surgeon and fanatic Nazi; Edda Winter, Bormann's mistress and talented actress who hopes Bormann will be her ticket to Hollywood; Klaus Berger, Germany's most famous thespian, whose very life depends on how well he plays his most difficult role; and Sunday Everette, a stunning young black woman who stands in the way of Bormann and his goal. Resplendent with historical detail, Hitler's Judas is an intricate, moving and extraordinary tale of intrigue, murder, romance and betrayal. This is the second book of the trilogy Pea Island Gold, of which Sunday's Child was the first.

Genres: Fiction

289 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

Reviews

[Debra Slonek]

The Third Reich's avalanche of horror was brought to life, from Europe to the Atlantic coast of the United States. Hitler, an evil man, tried to surround himself with extremely loyal staff. Some of the so-called loyal staffers, were motivated with their own special, selfish version of evil. Battles were fought and adventures were had on land and at sea. The fleet of German U boats were the Nazi's major weapon, and the crews of those U boats were major characters in this story. The Judas in this story was filled with evil and greed, and he was taught a lesson that crime doesn't pay. This book ended with divine intervention and miracles which led to the beginning of an atypical love story.

[Gwendolyn Dabney]

This was the second book in the Pea Island Gold Trilogy, it the back story for the first book. This book explained how some of the characters you read about in Sunday's Child, and how they fit into the storyline.

[Brenda]

This explained where "Charlie" came from in Sunday's Child. I don't usually get much into historical stuff, but this had an excellent story line mixing fact with fiction. Starting Sons of Their Fathers tomorrow. Really enjoying this trilogy.

[Tanya Watson]

Another hit

I loved book 2 as much as the first. The historical references really pulled this all together so well. Knowing the back story of Charlie put a lot of things in perspective. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a good read that is hard to put down.

[Tara Owens]

This book was ok. I liked the story and how it ties into the first book.

[Peggy Sweeney]

I read all three of the books in his trilogy. GREAT reads! I even e-mailed the author to share my reviews with him. Read is bio; he is an interesting man.

[Larry Cook]

Great book. Starting the third and last in series now.

[Joan Zylkin]

a good read