Blood of the Reich

by Mike Whicker

Elizabeth Ault. Strong-willed and ambitious, she is Cincinnati’s top newspaper reporter. Tireless when it comes to investigating an important story, Elizabeth has a reputation for being first on the scene and getting her scoop—no matter what it takes.Frank Ault. A tough-as-nails, no-nonsense homicide detective for the Cincinnati police. Frank is equally adept at using his brains or his fists to solve a case. Sometimes his biggest challenge is dealing with a snoopy reporter—his wife, Elizabeth.Anne Brown. A shadowy figure and suspect in a homicide, both Frank and Elizabeth pursue Brown—for very different reasons.The year is 1943. Amidst the backdrop of the Second World War, a shocking crime becomes the talk of the town in Cincinnati, Ohio. Homicide detective Frank Ault hunts the elusive suspect, Anne Brown. His wife, Cincinnati Observer reporter Elizabeth Ault, races her husband to find Brown first, causing friction between husband and wife. But this time Elizabeth plays with fire. Little does Elizabeth know she will quickly be transformed from pursuer to prey, and that events will take place that change the lives of the Aults forever.

Genres: Historical Fiction

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Mike Whicker is a Colorado native. He now resides in the Midwest. Whicker is the author of the Erika Lehmann WW II spy trilogy, Invitation to Valhalla, Blood of the Reich, and Return to Valhalla. Whicker also authored the novel Proper Suda.

Reviews

[Leah]

Very good read. Enjoyed it very much.

[Jasper · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the first half of the book tedious and didn't care about the American characters at all, merely hanging on to see more of Erika. The second half, though, I finished in one long sitting, and it held me to the end. The writing was a little repetitive, with characters explaining things to each other that we had just seen, and the dialogue was a little stilted, but I can forgive all manner of writing sins for a good story and a good character.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved these two books, but I have to say that the first for me was more suspenseful. The second ended rather abruptly with somewhat of a question leaving it open to consider perhaps a third book on the way? I never like it when that happens. Anyway, as far as historical fiction goes, this was a fun, easy read.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good sequel to "Invitation to Valhalla." I loved the main characters and author did a great job of developing ingenious ways for German spy to operate. Great relationship between spy and newspaper reporter. Looking forward to reading the next book in the trilogy.

[Robert Sparrenberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book to follow the events of a German spy sent to America during WWII. Another really good book but not quite as good as Invitation To Valhalla. The author decided to repeat a few chapters about the main character and I don't think that was necessary.
Otherwise, another winner.

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another local author. He is (or was) a teacher at one of the local high schools. I've read 3 books--all of them based on historical facts and with the setting being the Evansville, Indiana area (for the most part). Love reading these and being able to picture the locations.

[Marge Schellhase · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the continuation on the story of Erika, begun in Invitation to Valhalla. I can't put it down.

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the sequel to Invitation to Valhalla. It continues the story of a female Nazi spy, but the local has changed to Cincinatti. a good read, but somewhat less believable than Valhalla.

[Roger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat tedious, kept me engaged due to the semi-historical seting and i like the first one much better.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

spy novel, not as good as the first one in the series Invitation to Valhalla

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as the stunning opening to this trilogy, but a fantastic book, and stand on its own merits. ERika Lehmann was made to be on the big screen. Someone, somewhere, make this movie.