The Rise and Fall of the Fourth Reich - Book Review

The Rise and Fall of the Fourth Reich by Neal Owens

Adolf Hitler may be long dead, but his spirit lives on. Prominent party members of Nazi Germany’s totalitarian government who escaped to Spain wanted to establish the Führer’s legacy in America.

I've just read Neal Owens' The Rise and Fall of the Fourth Reich. The book is set in the post-World War II period and explores the idea of what might have happened if the remnants of Nazi Germany's government had tried to establish a Fourth Reich in America.

The story follows a group of former SS, Gestapo, and Nazi intelligence officers who fled to Spain after the war. The CIA approached them, through their leader, Heinrich Dorfmeister, and was offered a deal to work as consultants and spies for the Americans. Dorfmeister agrees to the contract and moves to the US with his family under new identities.

In the US, Dorfmeister and his group align themselves with the America First Coalition and manipulate their way into positions of power with the help of the CIA. However, not all of their allies share the same agenda, and an underground organization formed to oppose them.

The story also focuses on Dorfmeister's family, with his sons following in his footsteps while his daughter questions the family's loyalty to the Nazi cause.

The Book and the Author

Overall, the book is a compelling work of historical fiction that delves into real political drama, betrayal, greed, and the fight to preserve democracy. The author, Neal Owens, skillfully weaves the plot and characters, creating a thought-provoking story about the dangers of powerful individuals seeking a One World Order and the persistence of racial discrimination. He is not only an excellent writer, but he is also a critical observer of the socio-political and economic affairs of the world. He does not only write to entertain but also to educate his readers about real-life situations. Most of all, he injects hope that is guided by divine intervention.

Moreover, Owens builds his main characters well. I like Summer’s character the most because she is determined to stand for what is right. While the book has some minor grammatical errors, I still give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend The Rise and Fall of the Fourth Reich only for readers 18 years old and above. I cannot suggest this book to younger readers due to its mature themes.