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Orion Six
A concentration camp survivor’s incredible claim. A fugitive dictator. A mission that could change history.
May 1945. The world celebrates the fall of Nazi Germany and the reported death of Adolf Hitler—yet, one young Jewish survivor sees the Hitler alive and slipping into the shadows.
Second Lieutenant Cy Jacobson, fresh from West Point and untested in real combat, is thrust into his first assignment—investigate a vast Nazi tunnel complex hidden beneath the rolling Austrian hills. There, he meets Rachel Cohen, an eighteen-year-old prisoner of a nearby German work camp whose courage defies her frail frame. Rachel swears she saw Hitler escape, and her eyewitness account sets in motion a desperate, perhaps impossible, pursuit.
Forming an unlikely team— Orion Six—Jacobson, Rachel, and three grizzled combat veterans embark on a perilous chase across the collapsing Third Reich. From the ruins of liberated camps to treacherous Alpine passes and into the turbulent heart of postwar Italy and its web of abbeys and monasteries, they track a deadly escape network engineered by a mysterious industrialist known only as “the Deacon.” With the help of high-ranking clergy and famed SS commando Otto Skorzeny, the Germans follow secret ratlines that stretch all the way to waiting U-boats bound for South America.
As political powers maneuver, conspiracies tighten, and the world tries to move forward, Orion Six must race against time to stop the most wanted man in history from rising again. For Jacobson, it is a trial by fire. For Rachel, it is justice. For the world, it is a second, and perhaps last, chance to end the war’s darkest evil.
Inspired by persistent rumors and declassified documents, Orion Six is a high-stakes World War II thriller of courage, vengeance, and the heroic pursuit of truth—perfect for readers of Ken Follett, Jack Higgins, Robert Ludlum, and Alex Scarrow.
May 1945. The world celebrates the fall of Nazi Germany and the reported death of Adolf Hitler—yet, one young Jewish survivor sees the Hitler alive and slipping into the shadows.
Second Lieutenant Cy Jacobson, fresh from West Point and untested in real combat, is thrust into his first assignment—investigate a vast Nazi tunnel complex hidden beneath the rolling Austrian hills. There, he meets Rachel Cohen, an eighteen-year-old prisoner of a nearby German work camp whose courage defies her frail frame. Rachel swears she saw Hitler escape, and her eyewitness account sets in motion a desperate, perhaps impossible, pursuit.
Forming an unlikely team— Orion Six—Jacobson, Rachel, and three grizzled combat veterans embark on a perilous chase across the collapsing Third Reich. From the ruins of liberated camps to treacherous Alpine passes and into the turbulent heart of postwar Italy and its web of abbeys and monasteries, they track a deadly escape network engineered by a mysterious industrialist known only as “the Deacon.” With the help of high-ranking clergy and famed SS commando Otto Skorzeny, the Germans follow secret ratlines that stretch all the way to waiting U-boats bound for South America.
As political powers maneuver, conspiracies tighten, and the world tries to move forward, Orion Six must race against time to stop the most wanted man in history from rising again. For Jacobson, it is a trial by fire. For Rachel, it is justice. For the world, it is a second, and perhaps last, chance to end the war’s darkest evil.
Inspired by persistent rumors and declassified documents, Orion Six is a high-stakes World War II thriller of courage, vengeance, and the heroic pursuit of truth—perfect for readers of Ken Follett, Jack Higgins, Robert Ludlum, and Alex Scarrow.
- GenresFiction
368 pages, Paperback
Published December 15, 2025
About the author
Dan Klasing
9 books37 followersI live in Alabama. Yes, I know. Stereotypes abound about the south in general and Alabama in particular. Some are true. Some are not. I graduated from Auburn University and then attended law school at The University of Alabama. There’s a big football rivalry between the two schools you may have heard about. It’s a major thing down here.
For almost thirty years I practiced law all over the state. No need to bore you with that, except for the fact that my job allowed me to meet real-life characters of all types. Some good. Some bad. And some were just plain outlandish. Not surprisingly, I often develop characters based on the interesting people I met through the years.
I’m still a lawyer, at least technically. But now I’m doing something I truly love – writing. As an attorney, I wrote all the time. Mostly, mind-numbingly detailed legal motions and briefs and such. Now, I can write what I want.
I have an awesome wife who puts up with my eccentricities ¬– writing late into the night or hanging out in the garage fiddling with old cars. She is a lawyer too, but a much better one than I ever was and beautiful to boot.
I’m a lucky guy.
I hope you enjoy the books!
Dan
For almost thirty years I practiced law all over the state. No need to bore you with that, except for the fact that my job allowed me to meet real-life characters of all types. Some good. Some bad. And some were just plain outlandish. Not surprisingly, I often develop characters based on the interesting people I met through the years.
I’m still a lawyer, at least technically. But now I’m doing something I truly love – writing. As an attorney, I wrote all the time. Mostly, mind-numbingly detailed legal motions and briefs and such. Now, I can write what I want.
I have an awesome wife who puts up with my eccentricities ¬– writing late into the night or hanging out in the garage fiddling with old cars. She is a lawyer too, but a much better one than I ever was and beautiful to boot.
I’m a lucky guy.
I hope you enjoy the books!
Dan
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January 4, 2026
Orion Six by Dan Klasing is a fast-paced, intriguing read that taps into the enduring conspiracy theories about what happened to Hitler after World War II. As an advanced reader copy, the book delivers a compelling premise and keeps momentum throughout — never bogging down the plot with excessive detail or overwrought character backstory.
Strong pacing: The narrative moves quickly and consistently, which kept me turning pages.
Engaging concept: The alternate-history/conspiracy angle is handled in a way that feels fresh and suspenseful.
Accessible for teens: Recommended for teen readers who have some background in World War II and the various theories about Hitler’s fate; it can spark great classroom discussions.
Character depth is lighter than in some novels — the focus is squarely on plot and tension rather than deep character study.
Overall, Orion Six is a compelling choice for readers who enjoy conspiracy thrillers and alternate-history twists.
I’d recommend it to my students who are ready for a thought-provoking, fast-moving novel with historical hooks.
Strong pacing: The narrative moves quickly and consistently, which kept me turning pages.
Engaging concept: The alternate-history/conspiracy angle is handled in a way that feels fresh and suspenseful.
Accessible for teens: Recommended for teen readers who have some background in World War II and the various theories about Hitler’s fate; it can spark great classroom discussions.
Character depth is lighter than in some novels — the focus is squarely on plot and tension rather than deep character study.
Overall, Orion Six is a compelling choice for readers who enjoy conspiracy thrillers and alternate-history twists.
I’d recommend it to my students who are ready for a thought-provoking, fast-moving novel with historical hooks.
January 18, 2026
This is by far Dan Klasing’s’ best book!!!! I was given an advanced reader copy and this book did not disappoint!!!! I love anything regarding WW2, and this book was right up my alley!! I love the conspiracy theory of what if Hitler never committed suicide and the potential outcome of him surviving. Highly, highly recommend!!!! I really hope he considers writing a sequel!!!!!
January 29, 2026
Got an advanced reader copy for this book and it was fabulous! Growing up in a history teacher home this was just the book for me. Fast pace, intriguing and easy to follow. Made me want to turn page after page.
November 6, 2026
I received this book during a free promotion from Amazon. I enjoyed this book very much. It was a tale of a unit chasing a fleeing German unit escorting Adolph Hitler from Europe.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews