The Kaiser's Web

A Novel

By: Steve Berry

Narrated by: Scott Brick

"This gripping audiobook, narrated ably by Scott Brick, focuses on the chilling premise that both candidates for chancellor of Germany are Hitler's children.... Brick's delivery is superb, bringing to the mic his ability to create unique voices - in this case, characters with distinctive accents from Germany, South America, and elsewhere. As the story unfolds, so, too, does Brick's intensity - right up to the audiobook's explosive conclusion." (AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner)

This program includes an author's note read by Steve Berry.

In New York Times best seller Steve Berry’s latest Cotton Malone adventure, a secret dossier from a World War II-era Soviet spy comes to light containing information that, if proven true, would not only rewrite history - it could impact Germany's upcoming national elections and forever alter the political landscape of Europe.

Two candidates are vying to become Chancellor of Germany. One is a patriot having served for the past 16 years, the other a usurper, stoking the flames of nationalistic hate. Both harbor secrets, but only one knows the truth about the other. They are on a collision course, all turning on the events of one fateful day - April 30, 1945 - and what happened deep beneath Berlin in the Fürherbunker. Did Adolph Hitler and Eva Braun die there? Did Martin Bormann, Hitler’s close confidant, manage to escape? And, even more important, where did billions in Nazi wealth disappear to in the waning days of World War II? The answers to these questions will determine who becomes the next Chancellor of Germany.

From the mysterious Chilean lake district, to the dangerous mesas of South Africa, and finally into the secret vaults of Switzerland, former-Justice Department agent Cotton Malone discovers the truth about the fates of Hitler, Braun, and Bormann. Revelations that could not only transform Europe, but finally expose a mystery known as the Kaiser’s web.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

Praise for Scott Brick as Cotton Malone:

"Brick is a masterful narrator, raising the tension in the action scenes while keeping the listener engaged in the slower historical segments." (AudioFile Magazine on The Malta Exchange)

"Narrator Scott Brick's smooth voice flows with the twists and turns of Berry's political thriller...Secrets unravel, and tensions rise as Brick shifts vocal focus from the historical secret society to contemporary conspirators who include corrupt politicians and judges." (AudioFile Magazine on The Lost Order)

©2021 Steve Berry (P)2021 Macmillan Audio

Ending Surprised Me

I truly enjoy Steve Berry books. I was surprised by the Chancellor decision at the end. Her life was TOTALLY different from her father's and I believe the German people would've forgiven her.

Great book, pronunciation could be better.

There is no "sh" sound in the word Reichstag (he pronounces it ReiSHtag) what's up with that.
Also the German "CH" is mispronounced, giving me the heebeejeebees. Please, if you read German or any other language, learn to pronounce it properly.

Good historical fiction

I’ve always liked the way the author wrote on historical mysteries where it’s not 100% clear on what the truth is. He presents a fictional case that can seem plausible and make it into a good story.

In this book it is far ranging delving into what possibly happened to some of the Nazis after World War II. It takes you to various countries in Europe, South America and Africa. And, it includes Cotton Malone, what’s not to like? It was a fun listen!

Loved it

Great story telling by the author, and a great narrator. Just hope they make a Cotton Malone TV show one day.

Another Steve Berry Historical Twist

Enjoyed! Great historical fiction. only negative was too preachy and repetitive on political beliefs for the characters and the mentality of people.