Hitler: The Last Conspiracy

by Revel Barker

Genres: Historical Fiction, Thriller

218 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 17, 2013

Reviews

[Neil · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and found that I was drawn into it quite easily. The basic overview of the book caught my interest and the book itself didn't disappoint, and provided an alternate history to largely assumed facts. The storyline was strong and the plot excellent, the twists and turns do keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing as the book unfolds. The story follows Charles Ritter - a journalist who just happens to come across Hitler's old Doctor. This leads to the 'real' story of the last days of the war being divulged, but is it real or the failing memory of an old man?

[IAN SPEIGHT · Rating 3 out of 5]

I finished reading this book last night & I still can't full work out if it was tongue in cheek? Or a novel that makes you think? I think I'd just say that it did both for me. The writing style was very clever, The plot? Meh, you find yourself in Ireland with the mother of all migraines when you're approached by a lady who tells you her husband can cure your migraine. However, this isn't an ordinary village quack, no It's the personal physician of Adolf Hitler! And he didn't die in the bunker with Hitler he's been living in a small Irish village for 22 years, The novel is set in 1967. This is the chain of event that lead journalist Charles Ritter to the biggest story of his life, perhaps the biggest story of any journalist's life. Ritter & indeed this reader is wonders why Dr Modell would be living in a small village, one shop, one pub one church & countless gossips! Quietly for over 20 years?! But the Coup de Grace was that not only in the local shop, could you buy, Eggs, Flour, Cooked Ham, but it was also home for Adolf Hitler! With his wife Eva, running the shop! Yes it's far-fetched, but it didn't make it a disappointing read, It had enough twist & turns & mystery, some great characters & some laugh out loud moments too. On a personal note the book mentions the village ,Heddon on the Wall, Which is only a couple of miles from the village of Wylam in Northumberland that I lived in. I've been passed the pub featured in the book many times. All In all a decent read .

[Mike Collins · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's an OK premise - a chance meeting in Ireland, between a journalist and Hitler's doctor leads to intrigue and a re-run of "It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World". Characterisation of the main protagonists is good, although I kept thinking of Charlotte Ritter of Volker Kurtscher's brilliant Babylon Berlin series, whenever I saw Charles Ritter's name!
The ending is, I suppose, inevitable, but some decent dialogue and a competently told story.

[Ann Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating story

There are countless stories speculating on ultimate demise of Hitler. I would say this is one of the most interesting.

[Dan Beliveau · Rating 2 out of 5]

An interesting read, but there were many characters who were flat. the interesting part revolved around the theory of Hitler having escaped at the end of WWII, and the discovery of his personal doctor living in Ireland, unfortunately, there was a large cast of editors, espionage agents and the like that were little more than names, as well as a itinerary that was supposed to throw them all of the trail, which may have been valid, but added nothing, not tension, not plot to the actual story.

[Dimitri · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short enjoyable journalist conspiracy.

For being a rather short book the author did a fantastic job of developing his characters and story. I really enjoyed his attention to lifestyle choices that would make journalists and spies alike seem real and relatable.
I am glad that the book was focused more on the hunt for and conspiracy surrounding Hitler than Hitler himself. I find these characters to be much more enjoyable than any rendition of Hitler would ever be.

[Colin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read, still a mystery of what happened to the monster. I enjoyed the fictionalised story wrapped around it.

[Ray Melville · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly good, fast moving adventure.