These Fragile Regimes: The Parallel Nazi - 10

by Ward Wagher

The year 1946 begins quietly for Heinrich Schloss. No major wars threaten Germany, and Schloss focuses on planning an election for the fall. The Yuletide Zentrum putsch was spectacular in its failure and succeeded in destroying the leadership of the organization. But the unfortunate side effects of the event eliminated the political party of the center and its chances of winning an election against the Nazis.Another event demonstrating a lack of permanence in the political landscape was the Italian Foreign Minister’s coup against Galeazzo Ciano. Later, the death of two key leaders in Vichy France challenged the governing coherence in that land.Schloss is challenged by the instability of the lands bordering Germany while also facing challenges from the regional leadership at home. The Gauleiters, most appointed by Hitler, actively opposed the scheduled election and expressed their displeasure to the Reich Chancellor.All these events collude to present Schloss with the challenge of his life in this tenth story about the Accidental Nazi.

347 pages, Paperback

Published December 1, 2023

Reviews

[Ronald Spitzer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Parallel Nazi #10. There I have read all ten and this one ended on a cliff hanger :( Now I have to wait for the next book, after reading ten in row. I have enjoyed this series, so now I must wait for the next one to come out. :( I don't want to wait. Hopefully, the next book will be out soon. In reflection of this book and the series I got to thinking as much as I hate meetings, in these books the action takes place largely in meetings. There are occasional action scenes, but meetings are the place to be. This is a worthwhile series, and I recommend you start at the beginning. The characterization gets better as you continue through the series. Recommended.

[Allen McDonnell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as Good as Earlier Novels

Sadly I found this novel disappointing. I have been reading this series since it began but this novel was unimpressive in every way. The characters seem to lack decisiveness and goals to achieve. Even worse the clownish opponents do not seem like they could achieve so much chaos with so little capability. All and all suspending disbelief to inhabit the story was all but impossible by the end and the “cliffhanger” feels forced at best.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

You are killing me Mr. Wagher!

The story is great the book is great, but you know what you did! I will not ruin it but dam mmm ! That is all I can say. To the the other readers, buy it, read it then this review will all make sense. Damm

[Henry Odundo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pacing is way too slow. It truly feels as if the author has no idea on how to conclude the story